June 2022
Steep-sided valleys bear some of wine world’s most famous names, from Hermitage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Journey through the white, red, rosé and sweet wines of the Rhône.
May 2022
This tasting will celebrate wines of both the most distinguished established regions, and the cutting edge of new Australian thinking: new grapes, new places.
April 2022
Famous appellations pepper the 1000km of France’s longest river, making an extraordinary range of styles. An exploration of the vast range of Loire wine styles.
March 2022
One year on from our Grand Tour of Italy, we present part II, looking at six new regions and tasting outstanding examples of their regional grapes and wine styles.
February 2022
It’s not all about Malbec and Carmenere: There’s so much to discover among the less well known grapes and regions of this awe-inspiring continent.
December 2021
Christmas classics include Champagne and sweet Monbazillac, but some inspiring alternatives too, all perfectly matched to traditional Christmas foods and more.
November 2021
Join Tom in a very special tasting of six fine wines he has chosen from his own cellar. Celebrating the best of Bordeaux and Burgundy, 50cl or 100cl bottles will be supplied.
October 2021
The subject is highly controversial. Via a tasting of six biodynamic wines, Tom will explain the concepts and realities as we taste together and see the results in the glass.
September 2021
New Zealand’s reputation may rest on Sauvignon Blanc, but we’ll see how the story is moving on as we explore other fabulous styles, grape varieties and emerging regions.
June 2021
We’ll taste classics like fine Rioja, rarities like a white Tempranillo, ancient vine Monastrell and the vibrant, shimmering whites of the new Spain.
May 2021
We travel back to the beginnings of wine in this fascinating tasting, with historic varieties from Georgia and Armenia, then on to Lebanon, Israel, Greece and Romania.
April 2021
One of the most diverse wine countries on earth, from the snow-capped north to the sun-baked south, we’ll taste some fabulous regional wines on our journey.
March 2021
South African legend Ken Forrester joins us live from Stellenbosch to taste his award-winning wines -introduced and described by Ken in his own inimitable style.
February 2021
No wine region on the planet inspires such a fanatical following as Burgundy. We’ll taste its Chardonnay whites and Pinot Noir reds, from the famous Côte d’Or slopes
January 2021
South America’s third-largest wine producer has fabulous conditions for sparkling, white and red wines of real quality, all of which we’ll taste in these sessions.
November 2020
How rarely do we venture off-piste in our wine choices? In this tasting we’ll delve into more obscure corners to unearth real gems from the wide world of wine.
October 2020
Featuring premium wines from one of the most exciting countries on the planet. Since the fall of apartheid, the wine scene has exploded, with young winemakers leading the way.
September 2020
The glory of Portugal is its extraordinary pool of indigenous grapes, and an ever-developing wine scene. Taste unexpected gems in this two-part session.