Wine Tasting Evenings - Virtual and In-Person
Covid-19 Update – 10th September 2020
Over the Autumn/Winter we are hosting virtual wine tasting evenings which you can enjoy from the comfort of your home! You can book with an open-dated voucher or purchase a dated voucher online. We will send you a link to join the tasting on Zoom and send the wine samples to you a week before the event.
We hope to resume tastings in person as soon as the current law that limits group gatherings to 6 people is relaxed. If an event you have booked is cancelled we will contact you to let you know and 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 |
| Sat, 21 Nov 2020 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 8 places 21 days left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 27 Nov 2020 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 9 places 27 days left to book online | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 29 Jan 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 19 Feb 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Zoom Online | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 19 Mar 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Zoom Online | 14 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, Manchester 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 up to 16 people in an informal setting.
The evenings are priced at £39 per person and include antipasti or canapés served during the tasting. Please check below for forthcoming dates.
London Wine Tasting Supper Club
Our Friday night Wine Tasting Supper Club is held at Browns in Covent Garden. The evening includes wine tasting along with a supper of a main course (vegetarian option available) followed with cheese and starts with a glass of fizz on arrival. Each month we'll taste a different line-up of wines and cover different topics. The evening is priced at £49 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 with free delivery 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 antipasti/canapés.
- Taste 7 wines - a fizz, 2 whites, a rose, 2 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.
Wine Tasting Supper Club £49pp
Once a month we'll be hosting a Friday night wine tasting with supper included - only available in London. Each time there's a new line up of wines to discover and different topics. During the tasting, a two course meal will be served comprising a main course (with a vegetarian option) and cheese matched to wines.
- Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival
- Find out how to taste 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 storing and serving wine and food & wine matching.
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. Antipasti platters will accompany the wines.
- How to taste wine like a professional!
- 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.
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 Wine 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. In addition to tasting some delicious wines there are antipasti platters to enjoy. We also have a Friday Wine Tasting Supper Club with wine tasting during a main course and cheese course.
Click this link for a full list of all ThirtyFifty's Wine Tasting Courses and Experiences in London. To book an evening tasting select the date you'd like to attend below to purchase a voucher.
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Fri, 10 Sep 2021 | Wine Tasting Supper Club | Browns, St Martin's Lane WC2N 4AA | 16 places | £49 pp Buy |
| Wed, 15 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Brasserie Blanc (Southbank) SE1 8YP | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 1 Oct 2021 | Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Evening | Brasserie Blanc (Southbank) SE1 8YP | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 8 Oct 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Brasserie Blanc (Southbank) SE1 8YP | 13 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 15 Oct 2021 | Wine Tasting Supper Club | Browns, St Martin's Lane WC2N 4AA | 16 places | £49 pp Buy |
| Tue, 19 Oct 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Brasserie Blanc (Southbank) SE1 8YP | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 3 Nov 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Brasserie Blanc (Southbank) SE1 8YP | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 12 Nov 2021 | Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Evening | Brasserie Blanc (Southbank) SE1 8YP | 10 places | £39 pp Buy |
Start time is 6.45pm for a prompt 7pm start.
Each tasting lasts 2 hours, finishing at 9pm.
Bristol Evening Wine Tasting Courses
In addition to tasting some delicious wines there are platters of antipasti to tuck in to!
Follow for a full list of our different Wine Tasting Courses and 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 | 14 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 29 Sep 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Browns Brasserie BS8 1RE | 8 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, 8 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Jurys Inn CF10 3UD | 12 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Wed, 13 Oct 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Jurys Inn CF10 3UD | 15 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 |
| Wed, 15 Sep 2021 | 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.
Birmingham Evening Wine Tasting Courses
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
| Fri, 24 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Birmingham B5 4BH | 3 places | £39 pp Buy |
| Fri, 15 Oct 2021 | Gins of the World Evening Tasting | Browns Birmingham B5 4BH | 8 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, 22 Sep 2021 | Introductory Wine Tasting Evening | Browns Leeds LS1 8EQ | 10 places | £39 pp Buy |
The start time is 6:45pm for a prompt 7:00pm start.
