The Corn Stores, Reading

South Africa has a long and distinguished history of wine production going back over 400 years - it is an old 'New World' wine country!

A warm welcome to our South America evening! Whilst there are many similarities between the modern success stories of Chilean and Argentinian wine, these countries have very different approaches.

Who doesn't enjoy wine and chocolate? Perhaps two of the most indulgent treats around. Chocolate is notoriously tricky to pair with wine as there is such a taste explosion from the cocoa bean that it's hard for a wine to stand up to its intensity.

Join us as we explore the USA. Most people only think of California when it comes to American wine but every State in the US makes wine to one degree or another. 

Join us for the tastiest date at Thames Valley Wine School! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 hand-picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with English Sparkling and Champagn...

The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro! 

A tasting to celebrate all that is pretty in pink: 6 gorgeous rosé wines from all over the globe to put the pink into your summer drinking. We'll taste some Rosè Fizz along with a wealth of styles from delicate and light to robust and...

Come and enjoy a decadent evening of fine sparkling wines. It's a great excuse to taste some delicious sparkling wines from around the world.

Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak! Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks?

Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home. 

Charcuterie and wine go together. It's as simple as that, from all over the wine-producing world delicious charcuterie is cured alongside it.   

Sometimes you just don't have anything in the fridge, can't be bothered to cook, and for some reason can't decide on a takeaway, but still fancy having some wine and something nice to eat with it. For times like this a bag of crisps and some wine wo...

It's never too late to get the BBQ on. If you are anything like me then your BBQ gets used regardless of the weather. Get summer ready & join us and taste the very best wines and beers to enjoy alongside your BBQs next summer.

Gin seems unstoppable at the moment with new micro-distilleries opening up seemingly every month, but what exactly is gin?  Where was it first made?  Which country drinks the most gin and what are the styles of gin available today?

Ever wondered about other white wines from around the world? It's time to look past Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon to some of the lesser-known varieties.

Learn to stir, shake and mix your way through a range of different cocktails. 

The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro! 

English Wine Week celebrates English wines and promotes homegrown wines across the U.K. This year it runs from the 17th of June to the 25th of June and is a great excuse to head down to a vineyard and support our local wineries. 

How much should I spend on wine? Are more expensive wines better? Can you really taste the difference between a cheaper and more expensive bottle? These are questions we get asked a lot so it's time to find out! 

Craft Beer has spread across the UK like wildfire and our breweries are rated amongst the best in the world. Find out everything you need to know about the major styles of beer during this fascinating two-hour tasting.

Join us for the tastiest date at Thames Valley Wine School! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 hand-picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with English Sparkling and Champagn...

Love Cheese? Love wine? Why not come along to our cheese and wine matching evenings and learn more about the best cheese and wine pairings to enjoy at home.