Wine Tasting Evenings - In-Person and Virtual
Covid-19 Update – 14th September 2021
During Autumn/Winter 2021/22 we will be back hosting in-person events at various locations and will continue to host virtual wine tasting evenings which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. You can book these with an open-dated voucher or purchase a dated voucher online.
If any forthcoming events have to be cancelled, we will issue you with a new open-dated voucher to use against another event on a future date. The voucher will be valid for 24 months from date of issue.
Virtual Wine Tastings
Our virtual wine tasting evenings are hosted via Zoom, with the wines sent to you in advance. Whether you are new to wine or a budding connoisseur we aim to give you a solid grounding that will help you navigate the world of wine with confidence. To book an event, select the date you'd like to attend below. Once payment is received we will email a voucher and a link to Zoom. The wines will be despatched by courier a week before the tasting.
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Wed, 29 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 3 places 5 days left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 15 Oct 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 6 places 21 days left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 27 Oct 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 12 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 4 Feb 2022 | Virtual Introduction to Wine Tasting | Zoom Online | 13 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 4 Mar 2022 | Virtual Introduction to Wine Tasting | Zoom Online | 13 places | £39 pp Buy |
Start time is 6.45pm to log in to Zoom for a prompt 7pm start.
The tasting lasts 2 hours, finishing at 9pm.
Wine Tasting Evenings - In-Person
Our in-person, expert-led wine tasting evenings are available in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Birmingham and Leeds. ThirtyFifty's wine tastings can be booked onto with open-dated gift vouchers which make a great birthday or Christmas gift or can be booked directly if you know which date you'd like to attend. The aim of the tastings is to share our knowledge so that you can learn the important bits about wine to help maximise your wine drinking pleasure! You'll also meet like-minded wine drinkers and learn in a small group of around 14 people in an informal setting.
The evenings are priced at £39 per person and include bar snacks or canapés served during the tasting. Please check below for forthcoming dates.
Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour
New for 2022 Chris will be hosting a series of wine tastings around the country in his UK Wine Tour. ThirtyFifty co-founder and host of the UK Wine Show podcast, Chris will be on tour with his own unique wine tasting, ready to share his knowledge and ready to entertain! The first dates are in March and April, with more dates to come later in the year. The evening is £39 per person - please check below for forthcoming dates.
Gift Vouchers and how to book:
You can book for a specific date from the list below or, if purchasing as a gift, you may want to give an open dated gift voucher which is valid for 24 months.
If you book a specific date we will send you a voucher for that date. The vouchers are sent by email or a printed voucher can be posted for an additional £2.
Wine Tasting Evening £39pp
A great starting point and good fun, covering the basics of wine and wine tasting with 7 wines to taste and bar snacks/canapés.
- Taste 7 wines - 3 whites, 3 reds and a dessert wine.
- How to taste wine like a professional!
- What to look for in wine and how to recognise key components - tannins, acidity, sugar, alcohol.
- How to evaluate quality with our one second trick for valuing a bottle of wine.
- How wines age and when is the best time to drink them before they go past their peak.
- Find out how your taste buds affect your wine and food preferences.
- Confidence to order from a wine list and try new grape varieties and styles
- Tips on buying, storing and serving wine and food & wine matching.
Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour £39pp
During 2022 Chris will be hosting a series of wine tastings in different UK locations. You'll taste 6 wines made from 6 of his favourite grape varieties, get tips on how to taste and learn a few wine tricks. There will be bar food provided to share during the tasting. Available on selected dates only, subject to availability.
- Enjoy 6 wines to taste from around the world
- Get Chris's guide to tasting wine like a professional!
- Take part in blind tastings and a fun quickfire quiz
- Learn more about how wines are priced and price in relation to quality
- Confidence to order from a wine list and try new grape varieties and styles
- Pick up tips on food & wine matching
- A selection of bar snacks or canapés will be served to accompany the wines.
Champagne & Fizz Evening £39pp
We'll taste a range of 6 styles of fizz for you to discover the main differences and pick your favourites. Cheese & charcuterie sharing plates will accompany the wines. Only available in London.
- The different styles of fizz explained!
- How do the bubbles get into the wine?
- How the different methods affect the taste.
- Blind tasting of Champagne vs Fizz
- Tips on buying, storing and serving bubbly
- Fizz matched with chocolate
- Create a classic champagne cocktail!
Gins of the World Tasting £39pp
Our Gins of the World Tasting will take you on a tour of the history and styles of gin. Only available in London. You'll sample 5 styles of gin styles from 4 countries. Made from a mash of various grains and flavoured with juniper berries and aromatics such as coriander and pink pepper, gin is incredibly diverse. Discover your preferred style and create a perfect G & T and Martini.
- Try 5 gins from 4 countries
- Introduction to Gin
- How gin has evolved over the ages
- Discover how to mix the perfect G&T
- Mix a Martini cocktail
- What's the story on garnishing your G&T?
Evening Tastings in London
Our London wine tasting evenings are refreshing and fun, ideal for enthusiastic wine novices to get a solid grounding that will help them navigate the world of wine with confidence. Sharing plates of cheese & charcuterie are served during the tasting.
Click this link for a full list of all ThirtyFifty's Wine Tasting Experiences in London. To book an evening tasting select the date you'd like to attend below to purchase a voucher.
Start time is 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start.
Each tasting lasts 2 hours, finishing at 9pm.
Bristol Evening Wine Tasting Courses
A selection of snacks are served during the tasting.
Follow for a full list of Wine Tasting Experiences in Bristol. To book select the date you'd like to attend below to purchase a voucher.
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Tue, 21 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Brasserie BS8 1RE | 6 places Call to Confirm | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 29 Sep 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Browns Brasserie BS8 1RE | 4 places 5 days left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Tue, 15 Mar 2022 | Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour | Browns Brasserie BS8 1RE | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 27 Apr 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Brasserie BS8 1RE | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 22 Jun 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Brasserie BS8 1RE | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
Start time is 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start.
Each tasting lasts 2 hours, finishing at 9pm.
Cardiff Evening Wine Tasting Courses
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Wed, 13 Oct 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Jurys Inn CF10 3UD | 4 places 19 days left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 16 Mar 2022 | Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour | Jurys Inn CF10 3UD | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Tue, 17 May 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Jurys Inn CF10 3UD | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 6 Jul 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Jurys Inn CF10 3UD | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
The start time is 6:45pm for a prompt 7:00pm start.
Birmingham Evening Wine Tasting Courses
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Fri, 24 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Birmingham B5 4BH | 5 places 0 day left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 25 Mar 2022 | Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour | Browns Birmingham B5 4BH | 12 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 29 Apr 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Birmingham B5 4BH | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 24 Jun 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Birmingham B5 4BH | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
The start time is 6:45pm for a prompt 7:00pm start.
Leeds Evening Wine Tasting Courses
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Wed, 6 Apr 2022 | Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour | Browns Leeds LS1 8EQ | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
The start time is 6:45pm for a prompt 7:00pm start.
Liverpool Evening Wine Tasting Courses
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Fri, 4 Mar 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Jurys Inn L3 4FN | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Tue, 5 Apr 2022 | Chris Scott's UK Wine Tour | Jurys Inn L3 4FN | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 29 Jun 2022 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Jurys Inn L3 4FN | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
The start time is 6:45pm for a prompt 7:00pm start.
