Buckle your lederhosen and prepare your bellies for a glorious introduction to German wine. Experience the splendorous stylistic spectrum of Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), as well as other delights and destinations you may have never heard of… and if you think this is going to be an evening of gooey sweet wines, then you really need to sign up to see where Germany is at!

All wines contain varying levels of acidity but some grape varieties are naturally more abundant and can produce racy, refreshing and even electrifying styles. Acidity can help a wine age, it plays an integral role in food pairing, and it's one of the major structural qualities of wine — the others being tannin, alcohol and sweetness.  Join us to taste a selection of salivating sips including bubbles, still whites and reds, and a sweetie or two.

So many of the world's greatest gifts to our mouths start with the letter C. Charcuterie, Cheese, Croissants, Chips, Chocolate. That’s a pretty impressive list of hits. The letter C also pops up frequently in the world of wine: Champagne, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Chianti Classico... Is it a coincidence? Probably. Should we taste as many wines starting with C as we can? Why not?!

Reading a book while drinking wine is a natural and rewarding pleasure. This evening is dedicated to sharing wine, as well as passages from some of our favourite writers’ thoughts on the subject. We’ll supply the sips and Richard will lead the discussion with some of his most beloved wine-soaked readings.

Fortified wines are amongst the most traditional, historically relevant and culturally formative beverages in the world. Far too often, they are forgotten until called upon as an ingredient for a recipe, and too many wine lovers erroneously associate fortifieds with the dusty bottle that sits at the back of their relative's liquor cabinet. Join Eva to explore the fascinating world of fortified wines by tasting haunting examples, both dry and sweet, while discussing the utility of these fascinating and often precious elixirs.

Many of the world’s great wines have become financially unviable to most of us. For example, if you’ve recently fallen in love with Burgundy, Brunello di Montalcino or Napa Valley, then hopefully you’re as satisfied reading about wine as you are drinking it! This tasting is an opportunity to experience a flight of wines that might otherwise remain in the realm of curiosity and daydreams. Iconic vineyards, celebrated winegrowers and scarcity of supply will be common themes amongst the bottles being poured.Don’t miss the chance to taste them while enjoying Craig’s insightful and whimsical commentary.