Run by Tom Forrest, the Vinopolis wine expert, these workshops offer a light-hearted yet informative tutored tasting of the wines of the world and their background. From the classic production areas of France to the cutting edge producers of the New World, discover and enjoy the fruits of some of the best winemakers in the world today.

Each workshop includes a set of tasting notes of the wines, compiled by Tom Forrest, and a set of 6 wine tasting glasses. All the workshops will commence at 6.30pm and last for 2.5 hours on the dates shown below.

Tickets can either be booked for a specific session or open dated (valid for 6 months from date of purchase), making these an excellent gift for a friend or loved one.

July 2009
Modern French Wines - 16th July - £59.00 per person

Young French winemakers are experimenting all the time to produce new styles of wines whilst still working within the constrictive Appellation Controllée regulations. The results need to be tasted to be believed as their passions deliver intensely flavoured wines that still reflect the terroir and flavours of their regions.

August 2009
New Zealand; Wines Beyond Sauvignon Blanc - 20th August - £59.00 per person

Everyone is aware of, and has probably tried New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region. But what other wines does this unique country produce. This tasting will introduce you to clean Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir wines as well as other varieties grown with success in the ‘land of the long white cloud’.

September 2009
Wines of South Africa - 17th September - £59.00 per person

South African winemakers have come through the dark days of apartheid regime and international exclusion with a passion and vigour to produce some of the best wines in the world today. The discovery of new, cooler, areas to grow vines has excited and inspired them to new heights. This combined with a new generation of native winemakers means that the ‘Old New World’ wines of South Africa are wines to look out for.

October 2009
The Americas; Wines from Canada, USA, Chile and Argentina - 15th October - £59.00 per person

Chile, Argentina and California in the USA are known for producing cheap and cheerful wines. These regions and others can also produce top class premium wines as can the relatively new areas of the Pacific North West and Canada.

The tasting will include wines from some of the highest vineyards in the world, from the cool Pacific north-west coast of the USA, Niagara in Canada and the Aconcagua valley in Chile, amongst others.

November 2009
Wines for a Perfect Christmas - 19th November - £59.00 per person

Christmas is a time for celebration but ‘splashing out’ on special wines can still be a bit haphazard. Take some of the guess work out of buying wines for Christmas parties and the day its self by tasting our selection of good value and premium wines for the festive season.

To book tickets for all other classes.

Or call 020 7940 3000

Extend your opendated ticket
Opendated tickets can be extended by 3 months for a charge of £5, by calling 020 7940 3000

If you would like to receive a printed voucher, perfect for a gift, please call the sales team on 0207 940 3000 to place your order, there will be a £1 additional charge for this.