Our just for fun experiences are great for treating yourself (and a friend!) to a pleasurable and relaxing evening tasting or a full day including Champagne, a delicious lunch, and 12 wines! Learn more if you want to, or just kick back, relax and drink some great wines with good company on these friendly and sociable evenings or weekends.
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Thu 10
Jul
- 2025 -
Meet the Maker: with The Lane at Corney & Barrow
Corney & Barrow are hosting a fabulous Meet the Maker BBQ, Aussie style! Spend an evening in the company of Kate and Adam of C&B, plus special guest Jared Stringer CEO of The Lane, a beautiful boutique vineyard in South Australia's Adelaide H...
£50.00
Tue 16
Sep
- 2025 -
Old Vines, Fine Wines
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Age really matters when it comes to vines - we've scoured the globe for the finest examples of Old Vine wines. You really can 'taste the difference'!
£37.50
Sat 20
Sep
- 2025 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting with Lunch (York)
Hotel du Vin, York
11:00am
Come and enjoy a fun and relaxed day in the company of other wine lovers, learning a little more about your favourite tipple. Luxuriate in the surroundings of Hotel du Vin as we kick off the day with a taster of Champagne. What a wonderful weekend!
£97.50
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Tue 30
Sep
- 2025 -
Introduction To Wine Tasting Evening
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
The launchpad to 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!
£30.00
Thu 02
Oct
- 2025 -
Orange Wine and Cheese Pairing Evening
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Come discover the new trend with a long history - orange wine. The future's bright!
£50.00
Sat 04
Oct
- 2025 -
France vs The New World Tasting Day with Lunch (Harrogate)
Hotel du Vin, Harrogate
11:00am
Our France vs The New World Saturday is surely the most fun you can have whilst actually learning a great deal about the role of 'terroir', wine making, and grape variety? Hotel du Vin, Harrogate will be the perfect backdrop to your indugent day
£97.50
Tue 07
Oct
- 2025 -
Fabulous Fizzy Fish & Chip Supper
The Cross Keys, Leeds
7:00pm
Join us for the tastiest date at YWS! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 perfectly picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with both a Premier Cru and a Blanc de Blanc Champag...
£57.50
Wed 08
Oct
- 2025 -
Syrah vs Shiraz
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Join us to discover more about this noble grape variety with a Jekyll and Hyde complex! From the Northern Rhône to Australia, and everything in between!
£32.50
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Thu 09
Oct
- 2025 -
Charcuterie and Wine Pairing
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Parma ham with Lambrusco, Rioja with Iberico Chorizo, Bardolino with Bresaola. So many delicious pairings of hand sliced charcuterie and wine: YUM! The flavours which go hand in hand with cured meat- smoke, spice- bring out the best in the wine too!
£40.00
Sat 11
Oct
- 2025 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting with Lunch (Leeds)
The Cross Keys, Leeds
11:00am
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day in the company of other wine lovers, learning a little more about your favourite tipple. We start with 1er cru Champagne, later you'll enjoy delicious lunch in the atmospheric surroundings of the Cross Keys
£97.50
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Tue 14
Oct
- 2025 -
8 Week - Wonderful World of Wine Course - Leeds
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 8 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through 50 wines, learning as you go...&...
£230.00
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Tue 14
Oct
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: Bordeaux, Languedoc, and Rhone Valley
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
We kick off our World of Wine series with a look under the skin at some of France's most illustrious and prestigeous regions. We'll cover common wine labelling terms, basic geography, key grape varieties and what makes some wines so expensive?
£32.50
Wed 15
Oct
- 2025 -
Where in the World
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Everyone's favourite blind wine tasting is back! The concept is simple: 6 wines, all from the same country, all tasted blind. It's time to don your deerstalkers, follow the clues given by Laura, to figure out Where In The World these wines are from!
£35.00
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Thu 16
Oct
- 2025 -
The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Evening
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
We love to pair wine and cheese! Join us for a taste through our greatest hits pairings-wise, featuring many different styles of wine and cheese. Fizz, Sweeties, Whites, Reds... We find a perfect cheesy partner to each and every one!
£45.00
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Tue 21
Oct
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: Australia and New Zealand
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Next up on our World of Wine series we head down under to get to grips with wine down the Antipodean way... we've all heard about (and tried) Sauvignon Blanc from NZ and Shiraz and Chardonnay from Oz. But where are the hidden gems best found?
£32.50
Sat 25
Oct
- 2025 -
Discover Italy Tasting with Lunch (York)
Hotel du Vin, York
11:00am
Journey to the four corners of Italy in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore the North, South, East and West of this spectacular peninsula. Discover the unique and delicious grapes and wines that Italy has to offer...
£97.50
Tue 28
Oct
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: Loire and Burgundy
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Part 3 of our global wine journey sees a return to France, but now we head to the North to learn about the stunning whites of the Loire and Burgundy. Elegant, racy wines with an abundance of mineral notes; like Spring in a glass, whatever the season!
£35.00
Tue 04
Nov
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: Chile and Argentina
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Time to hit up some South American sunshine as we journey to the land of Malbec, Carmenere and Torrontes! With the dramatic Andes as our backdrop we'll enjoy settle in to an evening of tasting wines big and bold with fruit and spice- delicious!
£32.50
Tue 11
Nov
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: Italy, Spain & Portugal
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Our roving World of Wine series continues with a broad brush stroke across the southern end of Europe. Wines from Italy, Spain and increasingly Portugal, are consistently voted favourites by our Wine Schoolers. Value for ££ and food frien...
£35.00
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Wed 12
Nov
- 2025 -
Wine and Crisp Pairing Evening
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
As classic wine parings go, who hasn't enjoyed some crisps with their wine?
£37.50
Sat 15
Nov
- 2025 -
Iberian Adventure Tasting with Lunch (Leeds)
The Cross Keys, Leeds
11:00am
Journey around Iberia in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore this spectacular peninsula. As if your day couldn't get any better, we'll be enjoying a delicious lunch at The Cross Keys where simple cooking, delicious flavour...
£97.50
Tue 18
Nov
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: South Africa and North America
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
A night of New World wonders! Both countries are plagued by reputations forged on big brands, selling uninspiring wines, on deep supermarket discounts. But not with us! We're showcasing the area's most unique and authentic wines for you to enjoy!
£32.50
Sat 22
Nov
- 2025 -
Iberian Adventure Tasting with Lunch (Harrogate)
Hotel du Vin, Harrogate
11:00am
Journey around Iberia in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore this spectacular peninsula.
£97.50
Tue 25
Nov
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: England, Alsace & Germany
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
A cornucopia of aromatic white wines awaits, our cups runneth over with Riesling, Bacchus, Gruner and Pinot Gris. If you're looking for some zing in your wine then this is the tasting for you! The fragrant aromas of spring, whatever the time of year!
£32.50
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Wed 26
Nov
- 2025 -
Red Wine and Cheese Pairing Evening
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Ah! Red Wine and Cheese... one of life's great gastronomic pleasures! Come and indulge in one of the finest selections of farmhouse cheeses we can rustle up, matched perfectly to six delicious red wines. Winter is coming...
£40.00
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Tue 02
Dec
- 2025 -
World of Wine Series: Fizz & Sweeties
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
Our World of Wine Series reaches its finale as we toast the end of our journey. Fizz and Sweeties often feature at the start and the end of a great meal. They are drinks we reach for in times of celebration, marking a special occasion, so lets enjoy!
£32.50
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Thu 11
Dec
- 2025 -
Fortified Wine and Cheese
Radisson Blu, Leeds
7:00pm
The ultimate indulgence for a winter's night - 6 full-flavoured fortified wines paired with sumptuous cheese for the ultimate festive treat!
£50.00
Sat 17
Jan
- 2026 -
Discover Italy Tasting with Lunch (Harrogate)
Hotel du Vin, Harrogate
11:00am
Journey to the four corners of Italy in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore the North, South, East and West of this spectacular peninsula. Discover the unique and delicious grapes and wines that Italy has to offer...
£97.50
Sat 24
Jan
- 2026 -
Iberian Adventure Tasting with Lunch (York)
Hotel du Vin, York
11:00am
Journey around Iberia in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore this spectacular peninsula.
£97.50
Wed 28
Jan
- 2026 -
Fabulous Fizzy Fish & Chip Supper
The Cross Keys, Leeds
7:00pm
Join us for the tastiest date at YWS! Your Fish and Chip Supper will be served alongside a tasting of 6 perfectly picked wines. Starting with classics like Picpoul and Albariño, we'll finish with both a Premier Cru and a Blanc de Blanc Champag...
£57.50
Sat 31
Jan
- 2026 -
France vs The New World Tasting Day with Lunch (Leeds)
The Cross Keys, Leeds
11:00am
Welcome to the Battle Royale of wine tastings... the classic French regions and grape varieties go head to head with the best that Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa and England have to offer. We'll end the show with a blind tasting challenge...
£97.50
Sat 14
Feb
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting with Lunch (Harrogate)
Hotel du Vin, Harrogate
11:00am
Come and enjoy a fun and relaxed day in the company of other wine lovers, learning a little more about your favourite tipple. Luxuriate in the surroundings of Hotel du Vin as we kick off the day with a taster of Champagne. What a wonderful weekend!
£97.50
Sat 28
Feb
- 2026 -
Discover Italy Tasting with Lunch (York)
Hotel du Vin, York
11:00am
Journey to the four corners of Italy in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore the North, South, East and West of this spectacular peninsula. Discover the unique and delicious grapes and wines that Italy has to offer...
£97.50
Sat 14
Mar
- 2026 -
Discover Italy Tasting with Lunch (Leeds)
The Cross Keys, Leeds
11:00am
Journey to the four corners of Italy in one single day. Taste 12 wines, including 1 fizz, as we explore the North, South, East and West of this spectacular peninsula. Discover the unique and delicious grapes and wines that Italy has to offer...
£97.50
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