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Natural and Local wines at Artisan & Vine Wine Bar and Shop

A London wine bar has adopted an innovative approach which specialises in natural (i.e. organic or biodynamic) wines and wines which are local (i.e. within a 2-hour drive of Battersea in London. Offering a great range of 120+ wines, from all corners of the world, many of which are unfamiliar – and a great chance [...]

Moldova wines in Cheltenham

[ May 13, 2009; ] John Gordons, Independent Wine Merchants and Bistro in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire ventures into the lesser-known world of Moldovan Wines with a tasting at the Bistro on 13 May 2009. Moldova has a rich history of expert wine production; the inhabitants of the territory that comprises modern Moldova have practiced the art of wine making since at [...]

Tasting Tempranillo

[ May 27, 2009; ] On 27 May 2009 Manchester’s Spanish Fine Wine specialist EVUNA (wine bar/restaurant) is providing a rare opportunity to try some serious tasting of wines based on Spain’s classic Tempanillo grape:
Typically the Tempranillo grape is dark berried in fruit with a rustic edge. When aged, more savory aromas are experienced. We will taste together the same [...]

Edinburgh Tutored Tasting

[ April 23, 2009; ] Top Scottish independent merchant Valvona & Ciolla are hosting a tutored tasting on the evening of 23 April 2009:-
Spring Tasting
Held at Valvona & Crolla, Elm Row
Tutored tasting
Thursday 23rd April 6.30pm – 8.30pm| £12.50 (inc. VAT).| buy tickets
Join us on the evening of Thursday 23rd April to taste a selection of exciting new V&C wines and [...]

From novice to connoisseur with POTG

[ April 14, 2009; 7:00 pm; ]

From 15 April 2009 London independent wine merchant Planet of the Grapes is launching an enticing 6 week wine course at their shop in Holborn.
Each week you will taste wines from all over the world in all different styles and giving you the broadest range…..

14th April / Week 1 – How to taste: sweetness, acidity, [...]

Tasting the wines of Castile & Leon

[ April 1, 2009; ] Manchester’s Spanish specialist Evuna is holding a tasting of the wines of the Castile y Leon region on 1 April 2009. The region includes wines from the upper reaches of the Douro river – Ribera del Duero, which I have always thought deserve to be at least as good as many Riojas, but it less [...]

John Gordons in Cheltenham – Wine Shop and Bistro

Down in elegant Cheltenham is a wine merchant who also offers the opportunity to try a glass of wine, a coffer and a bite to eat – an ideal combination, esepcially in a town where they take local food produce seriously.
When we are not selling wines and spirits you may find us also serving glasses [...]

Spanish wine tasting vouchers for Christmas?

If you are struggling to find the perfect present for a wine buff, hows about a Spanish Wine tasting voucher from Evuna in Manchester, the Spanish bar/restaurant/wine merchant. For only £25.00 per person. Spanish wine is often underrated and misunderstood, especially outside Rioja, so a tutored tasting is almost inevitably going to be entertaining and [...]

Planet of the Grapes Annual Tasting

[ November 26, 2008 to November 29, 2008. ] Innovative London specialist wine and spirit merchant Planet of the Grapes announces it annual tasting over 3 days.
Whilst the World is going to the dogs, we bring you good news. Our 4th Annual showcase tasting type thing is near, this year we will be holding the tasting over 3 days at our newly expanded New [...]

Sherry and Food matching evening in Manchester

[ October 15, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] There is a move to change the image of sherry in the British mindset – too often associated with Christmas and old ladies – the fact being that there are a wide range of styles available, many of which defy the traditional stereotype.

Spanish specialist Wine Bar, Restaurant and Wine Shop EVUNA is the heart of [...]

Your own home wine dispenser?

A new “must have” wine gizmo is now available in France – and presumably in the UK soon – so for the wine buff who is so difficult to find that perfect gift, here’s an idea for Christmas – if you have €340 (about £300 in the UK).
Its called the SoWine-Bar, and has been created [...]

Wines from Woody Nook

Woody Nook at Woodcote is a gourmet Oxfordshire restaurant serving ‘international cuisine with an Australian flair’ and showcasing award-winning boutique Woody Nook wines from Margaret River, Western Australia. So a great opportunity to try a selection of wines at their best when matched with good food!
The Woody Nook wines are varietal wines from Western Australia [...]

Planet Grape Tasting

[ January 24, 2008; 6:00 pm; ] We don’t get up to London half as much as we would like – not only having to skip the many trade tastings but also for the retailers public tastings; such as this one from Planet Grape
We have a couple of splendid tastings up and coming at the New Oxford Street cellar. On Thurday the [...]