Jump into our Explore events where you will discover more about different countries, regions, grape varieties, tastes and flavours and begin to understand why wines can taste so amazingly different! Anything from a specific country's wine evening, through 4-week and 8-week courses to specialist Master Classes.
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Fri 30
Sep
- 2022 -
The Tour de France
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
The most famous wine-producing country in the world produces a myriad of styles and most grape varieties you've heard of are grown here. In this special evening we taste seven classic French wines, and decode the mysterious word "Terroir".
£30.00
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Sat 01
Oct
- 2022 -
Sherry & Tapas Masterclass
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Sherry and tapas is uber chic. Find out why with our masterclass, where you will taste six classic Sherries with some lovely tapas.
£40.00
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Fri 07
Oct
- 2022 -
Magnificent Italy
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
A real treat as we visit the largest wine producing country in the world, to sample seven from its multitude of famous wines. We also explore the principles of ensuring your food and wine match perfectly.
£30.00
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Wed 12
Oct
- 2022 -
Virtual Wine Wednesday - New Zealand
ONLINE
7:30pm
Virtual "Wine Wednesday" continues with 3 evenings sampling some of New Zealand's finest wines.
£60.00
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Fri 14
Oct
- 2022 -
Discover Spain & Portugal
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
From super refreshing white wines, to oaky aged wines from classic indigenous grape varieties there is so much to enjoy here, all accompanied by some Spanish-themed snacks.
We also explore some of the science behind ageing wines in oak barrels.
£30.00
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Fri 21
Oct
- 2022 -
4-Week New World Wine Course 2022 - Autumn
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 24 wines from around the world including wines from famous areas such as Marlborough, Barossa Valley and Stellenbosch. Learn to “taste like a professional” and explore 20 different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much le...
£110.00
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Fri 21
Oct
- 2022 -
Introduction To New World Wine
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
An exploratory journey across the world tasting 6 lovely wines, 4 white and 2 red from 5 different countries, including Australia, South Africa and the USA. An introductory level event, no experience necessary.
£30.00
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Fri 28
Oct
- 2022 -
Explore Australia & New Zealand
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
More than anywhere else, New Zealand and Australia are the flagbearers for the "Brave New World" of wine. If you've only ever drunk mass-produced supermarket wines you're in for a treat, with six great wines that are uniquely from "Down Under"
£30.00
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Fri 04
Nov
- 2022 -
Chile & Argentina - The Beautiful South
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Two of the UK's most popular countries for supplying wine, Chile for its dazzling array of fruity favourites and Argentina for its powerful Malbecs. Join us for this tasting and discover both countries have more to offer than you might think.
£30.00
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Fri 11
Nov
- 2022 -
South Africa & USA - A Grape Encounter
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Six lovely wines showcasing the very old "New World" winemaking of South Africa and what Californian wines can deliver away from those supermarket brands. Iconic Pinotage and Zinfandel backed by a host of other varieties basking in the sun.
£30.00
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Fri 16
Dec
- 2022 -
Port & Cheese Masterclass
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
A real Christmas treat. Six lovely Ports matched with some lovely cheese (and chocolate). Go on, indulge yourself, you know you want to...
£45.00
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Sat 17
Dec
- 2022 -
Christmas Wine & Food Masterclass
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
On this event we will taste a wonderful range of seven premium classic wines that take us through the ideal Christmas day.
£40.00
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Fri 27
Jan
- 2023 -
4-Week European Wine Course 2023 - Spring
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 26 wines from across Europe including famous wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chianti and Rioja. Learn to "taste like a professional", no experience necessary, decode the mysteries of wine labels and discover your new favourite wine.
£115.00
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Fri 27
Jan
- 2023 -
8-Week World of Wine Course 2023 - Spring
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Our comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of wine. Over 8 weeks taste 50 wines from over 10 countries and 20 different grape varieties.
£225.00
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Fri 27
Jan
- 2023 -
Introduction to European Wines
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
An exploratory journey across Europe tasting 6 lovely wines, 3 white and 3 red from 5 different countries: France, Spain, Italy, Germany & Austria.
An introductory level event, no experience necessary.
£30.00
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Fri 03
Feb
- 2023 -
The Tour de France
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
The most famous wine-producing country in the world produces a myriad of styles and most grape varieties you've heard of are grown here. In this special evening we taste seven classic French wines, and decode the mysterious word "Terroir".
£30.00
More Info
Fri 17
Feb
- 2023 -
Magnificent Italy
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
A real treat as we visit the largest wine producing country in the world, to sample seven from its multitude of famous wines. We also explore the principles of ensuring your food and wine match perfectly.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 24
Feb
- 2023 -
Discover Spain & Portugal
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
From super refreshing white wines, to oaky aged wines from classic indigenous grape varieties there is so much to enjoy here, all accompanied by some Spanish-themed snacks.
We also explore some of the science behind ageing wines in oak barrels.
£30.00
More Info
Starts
Fri 03
Mar
- 2023 -
4-Week New World Wine Course 2023 Spring
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Taste 24 wines from around the world including wines from famous areas such as Marlborough, Barossa Valley and Stellenbosch. Learn to “taste like a professional” and explore 20 different grape varieties, some very well-known, some much le...
£115.00
More Info
Fri 03
Mar
- 2023 -
Introduction To New World Wine
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
An exploratory journey across the world tasting 6 lovely wines, 4 white and 2 red from 5 different countries, including Australia, South Africa and the USA. An introductory level event, no experience necessary.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 17
Mar
- 2023 -
Explore Australia & New Zealand
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
More than anywhere else, New Zealand and Australia are the flagbearers for the "Brave New World" of wine. If you've only ever drunk mass-produced supermarket wines you're in for a treat, with six great wines that are uniquely from "Down Under"
£30.00
More Info
Fri 24
Mar
- 2023 -
Chile & Argentina - The Beautiful South
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Two of the UK's most popular countries for supplying wine, Chile for its dazzling array of fruity favourites and Argentina for its powerful Malbecs. Join us for this tasting and discover both countries have more to offer than you might think.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 31
Mar
- 2023 -
South Africa & USA - A Grape Encounter
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
Six lovely wines showcasing the very old "New World" winemaking of South Africa and what Californian wines can deliver away from those supermarket brands. Iconic Pinotage and Zinfandel backed by a host of other varieties basking in the sun.
£30.00
More Info
Fri 21
Apr
- 2023 -
Champagne, Fizz, Fish and Chips
The Lion Hotel
7:00pm
A well-kept secret, but one of the best food and wine combinations is fish and chips with Champagne! A decandantly indulgent evening.
£50.00
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