We have run wine events of all shapes and sizes, for all sorts of different groups.  From six to ninety-six people; from low key tastings at home over dinner, to glitzy fine wine events for top clients, via competitive blind tasting quizzes. 

If you're searching for inspiration, or would like an idea of what we can do, have a look at some of the events we have run in the past and see if you think they might suit you. But if you don't see one you fancy, we'll design something just for you!

Format
We make our events suit your needs entirely. If you need a sit-down, in-depth tasting for a group of enthusiasts; a fun wine quiz for a group of employees; a low-key wine presentation as part of a bigger event - we can do all of these and more. Flexibility is what we are about: if it involves communicating about wine, we can help!

Wine quizzes

Where in the world?
Here we pit classic wines styles from France against their New World counterparts. Can you tell the difference?  And more importantly, which one do you prefer?  Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged!  This event can be run as a "blind" tasting, where guests don't know in advance what the wines are.  Or it can be just as much fun if you do know - but less competitive!

Whose wine is it anyway?
If you're looking for a fun and competitive evening that is ideal for team-building - or just fun for friends - then is is for you. Get your teams and heads together and join in some wine-based fun. No previous wine knowledge required - and a prize for the winning team.

Other types of tasting
Wines of ...
...Chile...or Spain, or Italy, or North America, New Zealand, Australia or Austria - you get the idea. If they make wine there, we can cover it.  As an example, the Chile event entails an evening reviewing the best of the current crop of Chilean wines.  Starting with light, aromatic whites, running through to rare, iconic red wines and finishing with a delicious late harvest dessert wine. We can run this kind of country or region-based tasting with food to match for virtually any wine-producing country or region.  Just name your country and we will do the rest.  Or we can take your guests on a Mediterranean tour, starting in Spain, ending up in the Lebanon, taking in Southern France, North Africa, Italy and Greece on the way.  Or for a really high speed wine experience, go Around the World in 8 Wines.

Vertical - or horizontal - tasting
For wines which are designed to improve with age, you can have fun and learn alot by trying different vintages of the same wine: a vertical tasting. Which years taste best now? Do you prefer the wines young or with some maturity? Alternatively, have a snapshot of a particular year via a number of different wines: a horizontal tasting. What effect did the hot summer of 2003 have on wines across the Northern Hemishpere? Or just have fun choosing your favourites from a particular year. *Please note - these tastings can cost more to run than others - please contact us for a quote.*

Pick a variety, any variety
See how a grape variety performs around the world. Is Chardonnay always Chardonnay, or does it respond to different conditions and wine-making techniques? Can you tell the difference between Syrah from its home in the Northern Rhone of France and Shiraz (the same variety) grown in Australia or Chile?

A wine for all seasons
Match a wine tasting to the season – Christmas, Spring, Summer… Spend an enjoyable evening with a selection of fine wines selected to reflect the season.
Which wines to serve over Christmas – what really goes with mince pies and Christmas pudding? Wines with zing and zest to reflect the coming of Spring
Perfect wines for the Summer: barbecues, parties and alfresco dinners
Wines to warm the cockles as the nights draw in in Autumn
This is a relaxed and informal event that gives plenty of time to network and chat.

Food and wine matching
Discover the matches made in heaven, the so-so and the ooh-noo when it comes to bringing together wine and food.

• Wine and cheese - it sounds simple - but which wines really flatter cheeses?
• Wine and spice - what's hot and what's not with Asian food, or anything with strong spice
• Wine and chocolate - the ultimate indulgence, choose your favourite combination - you could be surprised!
• Food and wine-matching over dinner - let us come to your house and cook up the 3-course meal of your dreams - with wines to match. Great for special birthdays and anniversaries - please contact us for a pricing quote.

Pick of the High Street
Sometimes you want a tasting for a group of friends that's fun and sociable - and where you can go out and buy the wines you like. Depending on what you're looking for, we can focus on everyday bargains, what's new and hot, or special occasion wines. Just let us know and we'll organize it all.

Sparkling wine and Champagne
Wines with fizz mean celebration and good times - but do you know how the bubbles get there? Are all sparkling wines made in the same way? What's the difference between Champagne and other sparklers? Find out all this and more and a tasting dedicated to all things fizzy.