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Events Listings
The winter months really are the time to be out and about enjoying the latest wine launches – we have listed quite a few tastings so that you can take your pick!
Private Cellar London Tasting
Thursday 1st November 2012, 6 - 8.30pm
Private Cellar will be showing around 30 wines, ranging from everyday drinking to special occasion wines; a number of the wines will be presented by the growers themselves and
so it is an idea opportunity to learn more about the wines from the Château, Domaine and Winery owners themselves.
At The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Treasury Office, Middle Temple Lane,
London, EC4Y 9AT
Contact Amanda Skinner for tickets: amanda@privatecellar.co.uk
London
Saturday 3rd November, 12-6pm
There will be over 600 wines available to taste, the famous wine walks, an optional programme of masterclasses from top winemakers including Chateau Musar and Antinori, lots of fun with discounts on wines ordered on the day and festive beer and food to add to the mix of the delights you can sample.
At Vinopolis, No.1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU
Corney & Barrow’s Annual Tasting
Wednesday 7th November, time TBC
Corney & Barrow’s Annual Tasting will showcase wines from all around the globe with a special focus on the Classics; Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne in the run up to Christmas. You will also have an opportunity to meet with some of their renowned wine producers.
At One Marylebone, 1 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 4AQ
Tickets details are TBC. For more information or to purchase tickets call 020 7265 2522 or email events@corneyandbarrow.com
Averys ‘Celebration of Wine’ Tasting
Saturday 10th November 2012, 1–6pm
This annual event is always immensely popular. It’s a fantastic opportunity to taste over a hundred wines in a relaxing, informal environment. Wander between tables, tasting as you go and chat with staff and winemakers about the wines on show. It’s the perfect time to select your wines for the festive season.
Bristol Grammar School, Bristol, BS8 1SR
Tickets £20 (refundable against 12 bottles or more ordered on the day), call 01179 214 146 or order online at www.averys.com
The Wine Gang Christmas Fairs
Tickets are £15 per ticket on the Earlybird deal, instead of £20. To book, visit www.thewinegang.com or ticketSOUP.com.
Edinburgh
Saturday 10th November, 12-6pm
With over 300 wines available to taste, wine walks and an optional programme of masterclasses including the wines of Lebanon and sherries of Gonzalez Byass this is sure to be an interesting day! The event is just around the corner from Princes Street for those wishing to add some Christmas shopping or dinner after the fair.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR
Armit Christmas Tasting
14th November 2012, 6-8pm
Armit will be hosting a tasting evening of Bordeaux, Champagne and Christmas stocking fillers!
At Mary Ward House, 5/7 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN
Tickets are £30 each, purchased through Rhian Rosser: rrosser@armit.co.uk 020 7908 0620
Bath
Saturday 24th November
The roadshow reaches the beautiful city of Bath. Once again there’s so much on offer: 300 wines to taste, wine walks with the Gang and optional masterclasses that include the wines of Lebanon and of Southwest France.
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5AW
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