BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sommelier Edit X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sommelieredit.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sommelier Edit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Yerevan BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260409T115025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T131917Z UID:10000053-1779098400-1779296400@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:London Wine Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Sommelier Edit at LWF 2026\nWe’ve teamed up with London Wine Fair and will be exhibiting Sommelier Edit at this year’s fair. Visit us on Stand F59. \nRegister below to claim one of our FREE tickets to show\, exclusively for Sommelier Edit members. \nVisit our stand at LWF and you could win your own Coravin® Sparkling; learn how to taste for competitions with our ‘You be the judge‘ tasting sessions with expert chair judges; and take the last minute opportuntity to apply for the Taylor’s Port Top 100 Sommeliers 2026. \nSee you there! \n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Restaurant NameJob titleEmail(Required)\n \n QUESTIONSWhich wine regions\, styles\, or grape varieties currently interest you most?Who do you like to meet at LWF?\n \n Winemakers\n \n \n Export managers\n \n \n UK Account manager\n \n \n No one\, like to taste alone\n Are you coming to London Wine Fair?\n \n Definitely\n \n \n Maybe\n \n \n Persuade me\n \n \n Not this year\n Would you like sommelier-exclusive checklist of wines at LWF & a FREE VIP pass?\n \n Absolutely\, sign me up\n \n \n Interesting\, tell me more\n \n \n Still not coming\n Any tips for fellow sommeliers?Are you exhibiting on a stand? Who are you hoping to meet? What are you going to taste?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/london-wine-fair-2026/ LOCATION:London Wine Fair\, Olympia\, London\, Hammersmith Rd\, London\, Hammersmith Rd\,W14 8UX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Seminar,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LWF-2026.png GEO:51.4936403;-0.2158343 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=London Wine Fair Olympia London Hammersmith Rd London Hammersmith RdW14 8UX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hammersmith Rd:geo:-0.2158343,51.4936403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260506T151114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T151114Z UID:10000121-1779102000-1779120000@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Australia Takes on The Rhône DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into fresh\, modern Grenache and Grenache blends\, alongside an exciting range of white Rhône wines from across Australia.\nExpect both blends and standout single varieties—Marsanne\, Roussanne\, and Viognier—all on pour. Enjoy light bites from the fantastic team at Milk Beach\, on the outdoor terrace that captures a touch of Australian sunshine. \n>> Book your place\nThis event is not organised by Sommelier Edit. By registering to attend you agree to share your details with the organiser exclusively. URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/australia-takes-on-the-rhone/ LOCATION:Milk Beach\, Soho\, 14 Greek St\, James Court\, London\, W1D 4AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Australia-Takes-on-the-Rhone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260504T102207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T151331Z UID:10000119-1780340400-1780347600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:German Wine Quiz Night Manchester DESCRIPTION:Wines of Germany UK #SommSessions 2026\nThis year\, #SommSessions is switching up its usual masterclass series to engage the on trade in a new and exciting way\, reaching sommeliers in London and beyond. Set to take place in June\, these sessions will take the form of German Wine Quiz Nights in Manchester and London\, accompanied by a free-pour tasting and buffet-style supper. Teams will have the chance to prove they know their Ürziger Würzgarten from their Roter Hang. \nTopic: German wines: beyond Riesling\, beyond expectations.\nThe speaker: Chris Losh as the quizmaster. He is a leading UK wine and drinks writer\, with more than 25 years of industry experience. Over the years\, he has written extensively about wine\, spirits\, and the evolving drinks landscape\, and has judged in major competitions including the Sommelier Wine Awards\, which he helped establish. Chris will test attendees on their German wine knowledge\, with the sessions will aim to educate and inspire the on trade to recommend German wines beyond Riesling. \nEvent format:\nRepurposing the great British pub quiz for the premium on-trade\, the evening will include: \n\nAn introduction to German wine\nFollowed by 2-3 rounds of 10-12 questions themes around geography\, history\, grape varies\, styles\nA blind tasting round with two white wines and one red\, where participants will need to guess the variety and the vintage – This gives space for (for example) an older style of Riesling\, and younger style of one of the white Pinot varieties\, and a premium Spätburgunder\nA final speed round recapping key messages\n20 free pour wines provided by importers/producers\nPrizes for the winners\, for example a premium Sekt which will also reinforce the key messages\nBuffet supper\n\nThe wines\nWe will work with Chris Losh to choose wines which represent the full range of styles and German wine-growing regions available in the UK. \n>> Sign up now URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/german-wine-quiz-night-manchester/ LOCATION:Salut Wines\, 11 Cooper Street\, Manchester\, M2 2FW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social Mixers,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/German-Quiz-3-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Phipps PR":MAILTO:germanwine@thisisphipps.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260605T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Yerevan:20260607T223000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260424T140133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T140133Z UID:10000115-1780675200-1780871400@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Yerevan Wine Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:Yerevan Wine Days 2026 celebrates the festival’s 10th anniversary with three evenings dedicated to Armenian wine culture\, gastronomy\, and the people who have made the event a modern Yerevan tradition.\nHeld in the heart of Yerevan on June 5-7 (16:00-22:30)\, the festival brings together local wineries\, tastings\, masterclasses and pairing sessions\, live music\, art and cultural programming\, business talks and networking\, crafts and workshops\, souvenir-making activities\, and games/prizes. \nEntry to the festival area is free; wine tastings and raffle participation require the Wine Enjoyment Package. \n>> More information URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/yerevan-wine-days-2026/ LOCATION:Yerevan\, Davtashen 3rd district\, 30\, Yerevan\, Yerevan\, Armenia CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="EventToura":MAILTO:hello@eventtoura.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T220000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260504T101812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T151216Z UID:10000118-1780945200-1780956000@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:German Wine Quiz Night London DESCRIPTION:Wines of Germany UK #SommSessions 2026\nThis year\, #SommSessions is switching up its usual masterclass series to engage the on trade in a new and exciting way\, reaching sommeliers in London and beyond. Set to take place in June\, these sessions will take the form of German Wine Quiz Nights in Manchester and London\, accompanied by a free-pour tasting and buffet-style supper. Teams will have the chance to prove they know their Ürziger Würzgarten from their Roter Hang. \nTopic: German wines: beyond Riesling\, beyond expectations.\nThe speaker: Chris Losh as the quizmaster. He is a leading UK wine and drinks writer\, with more than 25 years of industry experience. Over the years\, he has written extensively about wine\, spirits\, and the evolving drinks landscape\, and has judged in major competitions including the Sommelier Wine Awards\, which he helped establish. Chris will test attendees on their German wine knowledge\, with the sessions will aim to educate and inspire the on trade to recommend German wines beyond Riesling. \nEvent format:\nRepurposing the great British pub quiz for the premium on-trade\, the evening will include: \n\nAn introduction to German wine\nFollowed by 2-3 rounds of 10-12 questions themes around geography\, history\, grape varies\, styles\nA blind tasting round with two white wines and one red\, where participants will need to guess the variety and the vintage – This gives space for (for example) an older style of Riesling\, and younger style of one of the white Pinot varieties\, and a premium Spätburgunder\nA final speed round recapping key messages\n20 free pour wines provided by importers/producers\nPrizes for the winners\, for example a premium Sekt which will also reinforce the key messages\nBuffet supper\n\nThe wines\nWe will work with Chris Losh to choose wines which represent the full range of styles and German wine-growing regions available in the UK. \n>> Sign up now URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/german-wine-quiz-night-london/ LOCATION:Browns Covent Garden\, 82-84 St Martin's Lane\, London\, WC2N 4AG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social Mixers,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/German-Quiz-3-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Phipps PR":MAILTO:germanwine@thisisphipps.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260423T133501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T133736Z UID:10000103-1782122400-1782147600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Australia and New Zealand Masterclass and Tasting DESCRIPTION:For the first time together\, Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers will be in Birmingham running a masterclass and free-pour tasting.\nThe Aussies and Kiwis are good mates\, with lots in common. Fine wine\, great food\, stunning scenery\, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude. Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things\, we push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse\, thrilling wines in the world. \nMasterclass (10.30 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 15.30)\nTaste sparkling wine\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, Pinot Noir and Shiraz/Syrah from Australia and New Zealand with Emma Symington MW (Head of Education EMEA\, Wine Australia) and Anne Krebiehl MW (Wine writer and consultant).\nDiscover the unique characteristics of the wines\, and why they’ve become signature styles of the regions. Learn about the cooling influence of the ocean and altitude\, as well as the diversity and impact of soils\, climate and winemaking. The line-up includes elegant cool climate expressions and new releases as well as older vintages.\nWe will run the masterclass twice – when you register\, please select either the morning or afternoon session. \nFree-pour tasting (10.00 – 17.00)\nThe free-pour tasting will run throughout the day\, featuring 60 wines from across Australia and New Zealand. The flights are sparkling wine\, Riesling\, aromatic whites\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, rosé\, light reds\, Pinot Noir\, Syrah/Shiraz\, and Cabernet Sauvignon and blends. \nAll the wines featured are available in the UK\, so if you’re looking to expand your range of Australian and New Zealand wines\, this is a great chance to explore and taste. \n>> REGISTER TO ATTEND\n  URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/australia-and-new-zealand-masterclass-and-tasting/ LOCATION:The Grand Hotel\, 1 Church Street\, Birmingham\, B3 2FE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Seminar,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UK_AUNZBirmingham2026_EB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wine Australia":MAILTO:uk@wineaustralia.com GEO:52.4818174;-1.8996306 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Grand Hotel 1 Church Street Birmingham B3 2FE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Church Street:geo:-1.8996306,52.4818174 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T220000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260421T093445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T093445Z UID:10000110-1782153000-1782165600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Taylor's Port Top 100 Sommeliers 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual awards ceremony for the Taylor’s Port Top 100 Sommeliers.\nA celebration event for the UK’s top sommeliers where the 2026 list is announced live on the night. In addition\, a series of special category awards are presented by judges and sponsors to highlight outstanding achievement in beverage service. \n2026 Applications open until 24 May\, or nominate a sommelier a sommelier. \n \nEvent strictly open to Top 100 Alumni and 2026 candidates.\nPlease contact the organiser for details. \n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting ListAttendedNo showYour DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Job title(Required)Restaurant(Required)Your mobile phone number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Declaration I understand that by applying for a place at this event I am committed to attend.Failure to attend once offered a place is as unpopular as 'no-show' at the restaurant. Please provide 48hrs notice if you are no longer able to attend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/taylors-port-top-100-sommeliers-2026/ CATEGORIES:Award Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/54611209974_1f3128237e_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260512T204356 CREATED:20260504T115245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T115245Z UID:10000120-1782777600-1782863999@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Gosset Matchmakers 2026 DESCRIPTION:GOSSET MATCHMAKERS IS A FOOD AND WINE PAIRING COMPETITION FOR RISING CHEFS AND SOMMELIERS.\nThe competition\, now in its eleventh year\, represents the pinnacle of Champagne and gastronomy pairing. \nEach year the competition attracts the very best from around the UK with the final taking place at the prestigious kitchens at Cord by Le Cordon Bleu in September. \nOrganised in partnership with Hallgarten & Novum Wines and Sommelier Edit\, winners are invited to visit the historic cellars of Champagne Gosset for a VIP tour\, tasting and stay. \nEntry deadline 30 June\, 2026\n>> FULL DETAILS & APPLY URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/gosset-matchmakers-2026/ CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SE-website_EVENTS-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR