Evening Tastings @ the Tasting Room

Each month the WSET offers a number of evening tasting events at the London Wine & Spirit School for people wanting to learn more about a particular topic without seeking additional qualifications. Theses tutored tastings are delivered by subject experts or winemakers and are designed to be both fun and educational and delivered in an informal manner.

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We have rated our tastings according to the required level of starting knowledge. For full details on course ratings and booking information click on the PDF below. All of these tastings (EXCEPT WHERE STATED) take place at the London Wine & Spirit School, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF between 6.30 & 8.00pm.

 

 

 Rating & Booking Information (14KB)

 

 

Select a course: a. February b. March c. April d. May e. June f. July g. August h. September i. October j. November k. December l. January

Why not bring a friend? Book two places and receive 50% off your second ticket! To take advantage of this discount please contact Student Services on 020 7089 3800 to book.


Courses

IW1203	Vine to Glass - Tuesday 7th February - £25/person Want to know more about wine but don’t know where to start? This introductory tasting provides you with necessary skills to taste wines like a true professional – from appearance to palate. In addition, we’ll teach you how wine is made and what makes them different, both in the vineyard and the winery. Perfect for the enthusiast eager to learn more! Sample Wine List: Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2010 - £11.99 Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia, 2005 - £12.99 Reichsgraf von Kessellstatt Josephshofer Riesling, 2001 - £18.99 Domaine du Murinais Crozes-Hermitage, 2009 - £13.99 Château Reynella Basket Pressed Shiraz, Australia, 2008 - £14.99 Château de Sours Bordeaux Rosé, 2010 - £9.99 Raimat Chardonnay, Vina 27, Spain, 2009 - £7.99 Enate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Spain, 2007 - £16.99
ITAL1202	Italy 2: Veneto - Thursday 9th February - £35/person As Italy’s largest wine-producing region, Veneto is responsible for producing a large proportion of quality wines. This tasting incorporates a diverse wine list to illustrate the multitude of wine styles, sheds light on some of the smaller regions and looks at some of the novel production techniques used to create their distinctive style. Sample Wine List: Bisol Crede Brut, Prosecco di Conegliano, 2009 - £15.59 Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico, 2009 - £16.79 Pieropan Le Colombare, Recioto di Soave, 2007 - £31.00 Nicolis Angelo Valpolicella Classico, 2010 - £10.79 Nicolis Angelo Seccal Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, 2008 - £15.59 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore, 2003 - £44.00 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, 2006 - £53.00 Corte Sant 'Alda Recioto Della Valpolicella, 2006 - £37.00
BTW1202	Best Beer Tasting - Monday 13th February - £25/person An introductory tasting targeted at the beer and ale enthusiast who’d like to know a little more about their preferred tipple. Learn how to taste professionally, and what makes beers different. We’re all familiar with the names, but what do they mean? Sample Beer List: Camden Town Hells Lager Jever Pilsener Thornbridge Jaipur IPA Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA Bath Barnstormer Westmalle Tripel Camden Town Wheat Bear Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Fuller’s Vintage Ale 2010 Fuller’s Vintage Ale 2005 Kernel Export Stout Harviestoun Ola Dubh 18 Lindemans Kriek
ITAL1203	Italy 3: Tuscany - Thursday 16th February - £55/person Tuscany has long been at the forefront of Italian viticulture. This tasting explores traditional Tuscany rather than the innovative Super-Tuscan movement. With a focus on reds this tasting will explore the increased use of blending with International varieties and the influence of oak maturation. Sample Wine List: Vernaccia di San Gimignano A Passoni, 2010 - £10.99 Morellino di Scansano Le Pupille Poggio V, 2007 - £30.00 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva, 2007 - £19.99 Renzo Masi Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Riserva, 2008 - £15.99 Antinori La Braccesca Vino Nobile di M, 2006 - 18.49 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino, 2004 - £78.00 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello, 1999 - £95.00 Isole e Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, 2003 - £63.00
ITAL1204	Italy 4: Super-Tuscans - Thursday 23rd February - £110/person Outside of the DOC regulations many producers towards the warmer Tuscan coast produce prestigious wines using local and international grape varieties. Small production volumes contrast with high profiles and equally high prices make these wines greatly sort after. This tasting provides insight into the “cult” wines of Tuscany. Sample Wine List: Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba, 2006 - £31.00 Isole e Olena Cepparello, 2006 - £43.00 Poggio al Tesoro 'W' Dedicato a Walter, 2007 - £44.00 Saffredi Le Pupille, 2007 - £60.00 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello, 2001 - £98.00 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 'Ornellaia' Bolgheri, 2007 - £120.00 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia, 2001 - £162.00 Marchesi Antinori Solaia, 2004 - £186.00
CHAB1202	Chablis Masterclass - Monday 27th February - £25/person Chablis - a name synonymous with top quality white wines. This presentation and tasting provides insight into the region and wines at all quality levels. Gareth Morgan, AWE member and approved International Wines of Burgundy Educator provides insight into the much admired wines of Chablis. Sample Wine List: Petit Chablis Dom. de Camu, 2009 - £11.99 Chablis Dom. Droin, 2009 - £14.49 Chablis Dom. Durup, 2009 - £14.49 Chablis 1er Cru “Montmains” Dom. Vocoret, 2009 - £14.49 Chablis 1er Cru “Mont de Milieu” Dom. N et G Fèvre, 2009 - £17.99 Chablis 1er Cru “Butteaux” Dom. Brocard, 2006 - £18.49 Chablis Grand Cru “Blanchot” Dom. Laroche, 2007 - £52.00 Chablis Grand Cru Ch. Grenouilles La Chablisienne, 2007 - £44.00