Sommelier Edit

UK Sommelier of the Year
2025-07-07 10:00 - 2025-07-08 17:00 (Europe/London) | Christ Church, Spitalfields, Commercial St, E1 6LY, E1 6LY, United Kingdom
The UK Sommelier of the Year competition has long been a prestigious event in the hospitality industry, celebrating the talents and expertise of sommeliers across the country.
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) is proud to take ownership of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition and continue its commitment to fostering excellence and education within the wine, spirits, and hospitality industries. The IWSC works in partnership with the UK Sommelier Academy to host this annual event, celebrating and recognising the UK’s finest sommeliers.
Entries to the 2025 competition close on 1st May. Download the entry form here and send completed forms to community@iwsc.net.

Closing date for applications: 1st May

Competition dates: 7th & 8th July

Winner announcement: 8th July

Taylor's Port Vintage Years UK Sommelier Challenge
2025-07-14 12:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Napoleon Cellar, Berry Bros & Rudd, 3 St James Street, London, SW1A 1EG, United Kingdom
Successful nominees from around the UK invited to attend an event at Berry Bros & Rudd’s Napoleon Cellar on Monday 14 July, which will hosted by Taylor’s Port Technical Director and Head Winemaker, David Guimaraens.
As part of the competition, participants will blind taste their way through six different Vintage Ports from six different decades, after which they will be asked to write a tasting note, suggest a recommended drinking window and advise on what dish they see each wine sitting against on their menu.
Following the event, participants will have one week to refine their answers prior to submission. Guimaraens will judge the winners based on the accuracy of their tasting notes, suggested drinking windows and the quality of their pairing suggestions.
Prior to the blind tasting, on the day all entrants will be treated to a seminar on Vintage Port led by Guimaraens, which includes a Port Tong masterclass.
The overall winner of the Taylor’s Port Vintage Years | UK Sommelier Challenge, will receive a two-night trip to Porto for two people staying at the five-star Yeatman Hotel, including meals and a private tasting with David Guimaraens as well as a selection of Taylor’s Vintage Port. The runner up and those competitors who are placed third, fourth and fifth, will also receive prizes.
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100 Years of Rioja Festival
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Units 1-28, ECHO BUILDING, London, E15 2SJ
To celebrate a century of excellence, Rioja Wine UK is hosting 100 Years of Rioja — a two-day festival at Hackney Bridge in East London on 19th and 20th July.
This summer, Rioja Wine UK is bringing the vibrant energy of Spain to East London with 100 Years of Rioja – a new wine festival celebrating a century of world-class winemaking. Hosted by TV wine icon Olly Smith and world-renowned Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy, the festival will take place on 19–20 July at Hackney Bridge. Wine lovers will have the chance to revel in the past, present, and future of Spain’s leading wine region in a vibrant celebration of all things Rioja.

Discover a century of Rioja wine
Festival-goers will be able to explore Rioja’s full range of styles with 50 different wines available to buy by the glass, bottle or as 50ml samples. From elegant whites and refreshing rosés to fruit-forward reds and rich, barrel-aged classics, there’s a Rioja to suit every palate.
Set against the thriving riverside backdrop of Hackney Bridge, the festival will showcase Rioja’s rich heritage and dynamic wine culture through expert-led masterclasses, live chef demonstrations, bold food and wine pairings and lively entertainment—bringing the spirit of Spain and the soul of Rioja to life.
Raise a glass with the experts
Award-winning wine expert and TV presenter Olly Smith will take guests on a tasting journey through Rioja’s key moments — from the official creation of the wine region in 1925 to its rise on the global stage. Visitors will also have the chance to meet the winemakers themselves during intimate panel tastings, exploring the stories and styles behind both heritage producers and new-generation talent.
Pair flavours from around the world
A line-up of global street food vendors will serve bespoke, pintxo-style dishes — each paired with a recommended Rioja wine to highlight the region’s versatility.
Festival admission is £10 (+ booking fee) and includes £10 worth of wine tokens, redeemable against 50ml Rioja wine samples. Premium tickets will also be on offer, giving consumers additional access to one of the wine masterclasses during their session.
100 Years of Rioja will be a vibrant celebration of Spanish wine, gastronomy and culture, featuring:

50 exceptional Rioja wines — all available by the glass, bottle or 50ml sample size
Live chef demonstrations hosted by renowned Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy
Masterclasses with wine expert Olly Smith and a panel of visiting Rioja winemakers
Street food, live music and entertainment throughout the weekend to capture the energy of Rioja!

Full event details and ticket info can also be found here: https://100yearsofrioja.eventbrite.co.uk

Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand 2025
2025-08-26 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Park Hyatt Auckland, 99 Halsey Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

Gosset Matchmakers Final 2025
2025-09-29 09:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | CORD Restaurant, Fleet Street, London, Greater London, EC4Y 1AE, United Kingdom
Five Teams Announced as Finalists
for the 10th Anniversary Edition
of the Gosset Matchmakers Competition
Champagne Gosset, available exclusively in the UK through Hallgarten Wines, is delighted to announce the five finalist teams for the prestigious 10th anniversary edition of the Gosset Matchmakers competition. This annual contest pairs emerging chefs and sommeliers, challenging them to create a dish that this year harmonizes beautifully with Gosset Grande Réserve Champagne.
The finalist teams will showcase their skills in a live cook-off on Monday, 29 September, at CORD by Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant in London, judged by a panel of leading industry experts. The winning duo will be revealed on the day and awarded an exclusive private visit to Maison Gosset, where they will enjoy a guided tour and tasting with chef de cave Odilon de Varine.
Learn more about this year’s finalists >> visit the Gosset Matchmakers website
If you would like to attend the final, to watch the teams prepare their dishes and/or stay to hear who the winner will be, simply complete the registration below.

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Gonzalez Byass Prestige Tasting
2025-10-06 10:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, United Kingdom
The Prestige Tasting by Gonzalez Byass will be held at The Dorchester, London, on Monday 6th October 10.30am – 4.30pm
Some amazing back vintages of top brands will be opened on the day from top name houses such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Champagne Deutz, Neil Ellis, Vidal Fleury and many more.
To attend the tasting contact Victoria Jupe, Gonzalez Byass @ vjupe@gonzalezbyassuk.com

Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux | Vintage 2023
2025-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2PB
Join the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and its members for an exclusive tasting of the 2023 vintage.
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is a group of 132 top estates based in the Gironde’s finest appellations. Created in 1973, it shares the history and quality of Grands Crus Bordeaux with trade partners
and wine enthusiasts around the world.
A list of exhibitors will be available on ugcb.net late October.

Maltby&Greek Portfolio Tasting
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Shoreditch Arts Club, 6 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DD, United Kingdom
Maltby & Greek, the UK’s leading supplier and retailer of premium Greek wine, is holding its annual tasting on Monday 19th January.
Owners Yannos and Stef would be delighted if they could welcome you to taste the wines from their portfolio.
This tasting will give an insight into the modern face of Greek winemaking with the country’s top winemakers in attendance.
What to expect:

Showing over 30 Greek producers – please see list below
Introducing five new winemakers
New additions from their existing producers
Wine talks and a masterclass by leading Greek winemakers and London hospitality voices – more details below.

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The following producers are attending:
The Islands

Santo Wines
Oeno Π
Douloufakis Winery
Manoussakis Winery
Robola Co-Operative of Kefalonia
Kefallinos
Garalis Winery
Ousyra Winery
Tranampelo
Domaine de Kalathas
Nopera Winery
Zambartas

Mainland Greece

La Tour Melas
Patistis Winery

Northern Greece

Alpha Estate
Domaine Karanika
Magoutes Vineyard
Melitzani Winery
Maras Winery
Konstantinos Liapis
Anatolikos Vineyards
Ktima Vourvoukeli

Attica & The Peloponnese

Mylonas Winery
Kokotos Estate
Bosinakis Winery
Rouvalis Winery
Acheon Winery
Kontogiannis Family
Bizios
Nikolaou

Sommelier's Sommelier Award UK 2026
2026-01-26 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 67 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5ES
Join us for the inaugural Sommelier’s Sommelier Award in association with Decanter magazine.

RSVP essential, only registered guests will be permitted entry.

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Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting 2026 - London
2026-01-27 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Lindley Hall, London, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PB, United Kingdom
Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers.
Featuring more than 1,000 wines from 200 wineries spanning 50 regions, this is your chance to discover new wines, revisit the classics and meet the makers. Taste the wines that have put Australia and New Zealand in the spotlight and discover exciting new styles that are coming out of the two countries.
The tasting booklets are online for London and Edinburgh. Browse the wines in advance, read up about the wineries and check out the importers. Printed versions of the tasting booklets will be available on the day.
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>> London 27 January
>> Edinburgh 29 January

Master the art of single origin tea
2026-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Counter 71, Nile Street, London, Greater London, N1 7RD, United Kingdom
An Advanced Tasting for Sommeliers
Elevate your beverage expertise with this exclusive masterclass exploring premium single-origin teas and their role in modern fine dining. Developed in partnership with Saicho Sparkling Tea, this intensive masterclass delivers the technical knowledge and sensory skills to confidently integrate sophisticated non-alcoholic options into your wine programme.
What You’ll Experience:
Foundation Tasting – Single Origin Base Teas
Begin with a curated tasting of four single-origin teas spanning the processing spectrum.
You’ll taste Darjeeling black tea from the Gopaldhara Estate in the Himalayas with its distinctive muscatel character and summer flush complexity; Hojicha roasted green tea from Tenryu, Shizuoka, Japan offering toasted notes of nori seaweed, hazelnut, and roasted chestnut; aromatic Jasmine green teafrom Fu Ding, Fujian Province, China with its delicate floral scenting of apple, lychee, and vanilla; and Osmanthus Oolong from Xianyou County, Fujian featuring apricot, cucumber, and custard apple notes with honeyed floral complexity.
We’ll examine how terroir, elevation, and processing techniques—from oxidation and fermentation to scenting and roasting—create distinct flavour profiles, tannin structures, and aromatic compounds.
Learn to assess brewing temperature, steeping time, and their impact on extraction and tea grading.

Saicho Sparkling Tea Portfolio Tasting
Progress through Saicho’s complete range of sparkling teas, analysing how carbonation interacts with tea’s natural compounds to affect body, mouthfeel, and finish.
You’ll taste their Hojicha with its clean, umami-rich character enhanced by delicate bubbles; Darjeeling with ginger, mandarin orange, and wood spice notes balanced by elegant effervescence; Jasmine offering crisp apple and lychee aromatics with a vanilla finish; and an exclusive first taste of their newest seasonal release—Osmanthus—showcasing delicate apricot and honey aromatics with floral top notes and creamy undertones.
This rare opportunity gives you market-leading insight into seasonal tea innovation and autumn harvest expressions before they reach your competitors’ lists.

Hands-On Food Pairing Workshop
Apply sommelier principles of complementary and contrasting flavours in a practical pairing session featuring artisanal canapés from Counter 71.
Working collaboratively, you’ll develop innovative pairing menus that demonstrate sparkling tea’s versatility across flavour profiles—from delicate seafood and seared scallops (perfect with Osmanthus’s apricot notes) to rich, umami-driven dishes and fruit-forward desserts.
The most creative pairing concept receives recognition and a special prize.
Why This Matters for Your Programme:
The non-alcoholic beverage category is no longer an afterthought—it’s a revenue opportunity and guest expectation. This masterclass equips you to:

Meet Growing Demand: Offer refined alcohol-free options that match the sophistication of your wine list, catering to mindful drinkers without compromising on complexity or pairing potential
Apply Existing Expertise: Leverage your sommelier training in new territory—terroir, climate, processing methods, and seasonal variation all influence tea as profoundly as wine
Expand Pairing Versatility: Master how tea’s diverse flavour profiles, tannin structures, and acidity levels complement cuisines from delicate Japanese to bold Middle Eastern
Lead Industry Trends: Position yourself ahead of the curve as sparkling tea establishes itself in fine dining, with insights into sustainable sourcing, seasonal releases, and ethical beverage procurement

This masterclass serves both sommeliers new to tea service and experienced professionals deepening their non-alcoholic beverage knowledge.
Our tea specialists provide technical expertise throughout, ensuring you leave with confidence to recommend, serve, and pair sparkling teas at the highest level.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your place today and gain the competitive edge in premium non-alcoholic beverage service.

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Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting 2026 - Edinburgh
2026-01-29 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR, United Kingdom
Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers.
Featuring more than 1,000 wines from 200 wineries spanning 50 regions, this is your chance to discover new wines, revisit the classics and meet the makers. Taste the wines that have put Australia and New Zealand in the spotlight and discover exciting new styles that are coming out of the two countries.
The tasting booklets are online for Edinburgh and London. Browse the wines in advance, read up about the wineries and check out the importers. Printed versions of the tasting booklets will be available on the day.
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>> Edinburgh 29 January
>> London 27 January

Sommeliers' Sommelier Award Spain 2026
2026-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Barcelona Wine Week, La sala Workshop del pabellón B, Barcelona, 08004, Spain
This new award was established following demand from the Top 100 Alumni—comprising all professionals who have appeared on the prestigious Top 100 Sommeliers in Spain 2024 & 2025.
The Sommelier’s Sommelier Award will recognise one sommelier who has been listed in the Top 100 Spain, including all special award winners. The recipient will be a professional their peers have voted as outstanding and an ambassador for service within hospitality.
Voting is conducted exclusively by Top 100 Alumni, with each alumnus permitted to vote once. All votes must be cast for a full-time working sommelier or beverage professional based in Spain.
There will be one winner only, who will be announced at Barcelona Wine Week in Barcelona on Monday 2 February.

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Koshu of Japan
2026-02-04 10:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | 67 Pall Mall, St James', London, SW1Y 5ES
Annual trade tasting of wines from the Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan.
“For a grape that has been cultivated for over a thousand years, Koshu still feels like a discovery – quiet precision, mineral‑etched profile, versatility. For sommeliers, its an opportunity to explore how site, climate, and culture converge in the glass.” >> read more Sommelier Edit, January 2025
Discover over 30 wines from nine leading wineries across Yamanashi Prefecture, in an exciting showcase of the Koshu grape’s precision, versatility, and exceptional food-pairing potential. You’ll taste wines already in the UK market alongside standout cuvées seeking representation
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Sommelier’s are invited to register for one of two masterclasses led by Sarah Jane Evans MW, award-winning wine writer, speaker and judge, and Luke Harbor, group beverage director at PIG Hotels and WSET educator:

11:00am with Luke Harbor
14:00pm with Sarah Jane Evans MW

Guigal Wine Dinner
2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Petrus, 1 Kinnerton Street, London, SW1X 8EA
Hosted by Philippe Guigal

Pétrus invites you to a truly exceptional wine dinner celebrating Domaine E. Guigal, one of the Rhône Valley’s most revered producers. On 18 February 2026, join us for an intimate evening hosted by Philippe Guigal, owner of the celebrated family estate and custodian of its modern legacy. With just 34 seats available, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s great wine houses in the refined setting of Pétrus.
The evening begins with a Champagne reception and canapés, followed by a five course seasonal menu thoughtfully curated by the Pétrus kitchen. Each dish has been designed to complement a selection of Guigal’s most iconic wines, from the expressive whites of Condrieu La Doriane and Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc to the legendary Côte Rôtie La Mouline, La Landonne, and La Turque. Highlights include Violina pumpkin with ceps and duck liver, lobster raviolo with bisque, and Aynhoe Park deer paired with two of the famed Côte Rôtie cuvées.
Throughout the dinner, Philippe Guigal will share personal insights into the family legacy, the vineyards, and the meticulous approach behind these extraordinary bottles. Bringing together rare wines seldom experienced side by side and Michelin starred cuisine, this exclusive evening offers a distinctive and immersive exploration of Rhône excellence.
Arrival of guests at 6.30 for welcome drink.
Dinner starts at 7 PM
£375 per person. All food and Sommelier selected wines included.
7 Days cancellation, if cancelled within will forfeit the payment made.
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Ivo Varbanov Wines Selection Portfolio Tasting
2026-02-19 10:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Bulgarian Cultural Institute, 186-188 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5HL
Sommeliers are invited to join us at our upcoming Trade Portfolio Tasting, where we’ll be opening a carefully selected range from our portfolio of over 200 wines, imported directly from independent producers across Europe.
As always, our focus for the on-trade is on wines with individuality, a strong sense of place, and a healthy resistance to overexposure — producers whose wines already sit comfortably on the lists of leading restaurants, while remaining refreshingly hard to find elsewhere. These are bottles chosen for character, identity, and how well they work at the table.
At the tasting you can expect:
· A focused selection drawn from our full portfolio
· The chance to meet visiting winemakers and speak directly with the people behind the wines
· A range shaped specifically for the on-trade: expressive, food-friendly wines with a genuine point of difference
· Producers whose wines are selectively listed, allowing sommeliers to work with bottles that feel personal rather than ubiquitous
Producers attending include:
Argatia (Naoussa, Greece)
Aya Estate (Struma Valley, Bulgaria)
BioVio (Albenga, Liguria, Italy)
Borgo Paglianetto (Matelica, Marche, Italy)
Bottled Opinions (Bulgaria)
Bratanov Winery (South Sakar, Bulgaria)
Clos Figueras (Priorat and Montsant, Spain)
Cornarea (Roero, Piedmont, Italy)
Ivo Varbanov (South Sakar, Bulgaria)
Joannes Protner (Maribor, Slovenia)
Ketri (Bulgaria)
La Rasina (Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy)
Luigi Mauro (Dolceacqua, Liguria, Italy)
Marash Winery (Black Sea, Bulgaria)
Masseria Jorche (Manduria, Puglia, Italy)
Montelio (Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, Italy)
Moroder (Conero, Marche, Italy)
Muri-Gries (Alto Adige, Italy)
Nirasca (Ormea, Liguria, Italy)
Palari (Faro and Etna, Sicily, Italy)
Pertinace (Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy)
Pietra del Focolare (Colli di Luni, Liguria, Italy)
Prediomagno (Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy)
Ronco dei Tassi (Collio, Friuli, Italy)
Rossidi (Thracian Lowlands, Bulgaria)
Schloss Englar (Alto Adige, Italy)
Spadafora (Camporeale, Sicily, Italy)
Terra Thiva (Central Greece, Greece)
Terre Boscaratto (Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy)
Tre Monti (Emilia-Romagna, Italy)
Vini La Quercia (Colline Teramane, Abruzzo, Italy)
Zanut (Brda, Slovenia)
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Mentzendorff Portfolio Tasting
2026-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | One Great George Street, 1 Great George St, London, SW1P 3AA, United Kingdom
Mentzendorff is thrilled to extend an invitation to its Annual Portfolio Tasting – our flagship event of the year.
This exclusive gathering will bring together world-renowned winemakers from our Portfolio, providing you with the incredible opportunity to explore our diverse selection of champagne, wine, fortified wine, spirits, and so much more.
Masterclass 3 – Three Decades of Vintage Port
Three Decades of Vintage Port brings together three of the Douro’s most iconic houses – Taylor’s, Fonseca, and Croft – for a rare comparative tasting spanning 1997, 2007, and 2017. This masterclass offers a unique opportunity to explore how time, terroir, and house style shape Vintage Port across three defining decades, through some of the most celebrated releases of the modern era.
Hosted by Adrian Bridge
Time: 3:15pm – 4:00pm
REGISTER NOW >> Via Mentzendorff link

The Best of Rioja
2026-03-09 11:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | One Great George Street, 1 Great George St, London, SW1P 3AA, United Kingdom
As one of the world’s leading experts on Spanish wines, Tim Atkin MW produces an annual Special Rioja Report highlighting the best producers and wines from the region. Based on his report, this trade and press tasting will showcase wines he has selected to appear in his list of First and Second Growths as well as a group of producers he has highlighted as ‘Rising Stars’ – the ones to watch.
This tasting will provide a unique overview of what’s happening in the region right now. It will feature traditional and modern producers, single vineyard wines and pan-regional blends, different sub-regions and villages and the full line-up of Rioja’s grape varieties. The best news of all is that many of the winemakers will be there in person pouring their wines.
SOMMELIER EDIT EXCLUSIVE
Sommeliers that ask at reception on arrival can ask for ‘Tim Atkin MW personal recommendations’ and insight on which producers to taste.
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Producers confirmed include:

Abel Mendoza
Arizcuren Bodega Y Viñedos
Benjamin de Rothschild/Vega Sicilia
Beronia
Bodega Contador
Bodegas Baigorri
Bodegas Bhilar
Bodegas Exopto
Bodegas Hermanos Peciña
Bodegas Javier San Pedro Ortega
Bodegas Loli Casado
Bodegas Mauro
Bodegas Miguel Merino
Bodegas Muga
Bodegas Ostatu
Bodegas Sonsierra
Bodegas Tierra
Bodegas Urbina
Bodegas Valdelana
Bodegas Valdemar
Bodegas Vinícola Real
Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke
Bodegas y Viñedos Eguíluz
Bodegas y Viñedos Pujanza
Bodegas y Viñedos Quiroga de Pablo
Bodegas y Viñedos Verum
BVGC Gómez Cruzado
Carlos Mazo Gutiérrez
Carlos Sánchez Vinos
Castillo de Cuzcurrita
CIA Bodeguera de Valencisco
Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodriguez
Cosme Palacio
CVNE
Familia Luis Cañas
Finca Valpiedra
Grupo Vinícola Marqués de Vargas
Jesús Mendoza Pérez Viticultor
José Basoco
La Marquesa / Valserrano
La Rioja Alta
Marqués de Murrieta
Marqués de Riscal
Mitarte
Nivarius y Proelio (Finca Palacios)
Nunc Dimittis
Ramón Bilbao
Remírez de Ganuza
Sierra de Toloño
Sínodo Viñedos y Vinos
Ukan
Víctor Ausejo Victicultor
Vignerons de la Sonsierra
Vina del lentisco
Viñedos El Pacto
Viñedos de Paganos
Viñas Leizaola

Jascots Annual Portfolio Tasting 2026
2026-03-10 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Glazier’s Hall, 9 Montague Close, London, SE1 9DD
Jascots invites you to its Annual Portfolio Tasting 2026.
Join us to discover our award-winning wines from the Regional Hero producers we champion who produce wines with passion, respect for the environment and authenticity of style.
We will showcase our exclusive wine partners alongside our incredible value range of Essential Wines and our on-trade tailored Fine Wine service. We’ll also be hosting some special masterclasses so look out for the announcement on how to reserve a spot.
This is an excellent opportunity to try 500+ wines from Jascots’ portfolio, which have been carefully selected for the on-trade. There is the chance to engage with winemakers from around the winemaking world and explore new styles and wines.
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Sommelier Edit members will receive early-bird invites to our featured masterclasses.

The Cellar Series, Hallgarten Wines
2026-03-24 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Banking Hall, Banking Hall, 14 Cornhill,, London, EC3V 3ND, United Kingdom
Following its launch in 2025, Hallgarten & Novum Wines is proud to once again to be hosting a tasting of The Cellar Series. The Cellar Series is a new way for UK sommeliers to purchase fine wines, giving them access to cellar-aged bottles that are ready to drink now.
Taste a carefully selected range of fine wines from the Hallgarten & Novum Wines portfolio, including mature, current drinking vintages from some of Bordeaux’s finest châteaux, and examples from world-class producers in other regions of France and from around the world.
This event is by invitation only. Spaces are limited so please register your interest with your Hallgarten Account Manager or by contacting events@hnwines.co.uk.

Shogun Sake Brewery Visit
2026-04-13 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | UNIT 29 (ARCH 125), Station Passage. London, Queens Road, Peckham SE15 2JR, UNIT 29 (ARCH 125), Station Passage. London, Queens Road, Peckham, se15 2jr, United Kingdom
Don’t pass up this opportunity to visit a sake brewery without leaving London!
Join Shogun’s brewing team, brand ambassador and co-founder for a brewery visit to discuss all things production, food pairings, use in lower ABV cocktails, market positioning, and of course tasting!

Established in 2025, Shogun set up their own brewery in Peckham, one of only two sake breweries in London.
Built entirely from the ground up, Shogun produces modern, high quality English sake in-house for drinkers looking for something different.
Numbers are limited so please register your interest below.

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Barolo, Brunello and Beyond!
2026-04-28 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Osteria by Bocconcino, 366 Strand, London, United Kingdom
Join Hallgarten & Novum Wines, and our producers, for a journey through Piedmont and Tuscany, home of Italy’s most celebrated wines, as well as many lesser-known gems.
Test your knowledge with our Blind Tasting Challenge for a chance to win a magnum of 2019 Barolo.
Sign up on the day to attend our Vietti and Querciabella Masterclasses.
This event is Trade only and pre-registration is required. Please contact your Hallgarten Account Manager or events@hnwines.co.uk to register your interest.

Taste Canada London 2026
2026-05-12 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | central London, United Kingdom
Westbury Communications would love to invite you to the annual Taste Canada London Trade Tasting hosted by the High Commission of Canada on Tuesday 12th May at Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London SW1Y 5BJ.
32 producers will be attending from the regions of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. We will also be welcoming a few Taste Canada London newcomers this year! The full list of attending wineries can be found on the CanadaTasting website: www.canadatasting.co.uk

London Wine Fair 2026
2026-05-18 10:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 (Europe/London) | London Wine Fair, Olympia, London, Hammersmith Rd, London, Hammersmith Rd,W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Join Sommelier Edit at LWF 2026
We’ve teamed up with London Wine Fair and will be exhibiting Sommelier Edit at this year’s fair. Visit us on Stand F59.
Register below to claim one of our FREE tickets to show, exclusively for Sommelier Edit members.
Visit 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.
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Australia Takes on The Rhône
2026-05-18 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Milk Beach, Soho, 14 Greek St, James Court, London, W1D 4AL, United Kingdom
A deep dive into fresh, modern Grenache and Grenache blends, alongside an exciting range of white Rhône wines from across Australia.
Expect 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.
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This event is not organised by Sommelier Edit. By registering to attend you agree to share your details with the organiser exclusively.

German Wine Quiz Night Manchester
2026-06-01 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Salut Wines, 11 Cooper Street, Manchester, M2 2FW, United Kingdom
Wines of Germany UK #SommSessions 2026
This 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.
Topic: German wines: beyond Riesling, beyond expectations.
The 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.
Event format:
Repurposing the great British pub quiz for the premium on-trade, the evening will include:

An introduction to German wine
Followed by 2-3 rounds of 10-12 questions themes around geography, history, grape varies, styles
A 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
A final speed round recapping key messages
20 free pour wines provided by importers/producers
Prizes for the winners, for example a premium Sekt which will also reinforce the key messages
Buffet supper

The wines
We will work with Chris Losh to choose wines which represent the full range of styles and German wine-growing regions available in the UK.
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Yerevan Wine Days 2026
2026-06-05 16:00 - 2026-06-07 22:30 (Asia/Yerevan) | Yerevan, Davtashen 3rd district, 30, Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia
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.
Held 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.
Entry to the festival area is free; wine tastings and raffle participation require the Wine Enjoyment Package.
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German Wine Quiz Night London
2026-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Browns Covent Garden, 82-84 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4AG, United Kingdom

Crouch Valley Trade Tasting
2026-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Brewhouse and Kitchen, Anne Knight Building, Duke St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LW, United Kingdom
The Crouch Valley is one of the UK’s most exciting premium wine regions, and it is right on our doorstep. As consumer interest in local provenance continues to grow, the region offers restaurants and retailers a timely opportunity to showcase high-quality wines produced locally.
Hosted by the Crouch Valley Vineyard Association, this walk-around tasting and masterclass brings together 18 local producers and growers. It is an opportunity to explore the region and its wines, taste the latest releases and a number of unreleased wines being shown publicly for the first time, including our own 2024s.
Guests can also attend a dedicated masterclass hosted by Master of Wine John Atkinson, offering a deeper understanding of what makes the Crouch Valley so special for winemaking.
Exhibitors include:
Blackbook Winery, Clayhill Vineyard, Crouch Ridge Vineyard, Crows Lane Estate, Danbury Ridge Wine Estate, Flint Vineyard, Great Wheatley Vineyard, Gutter & Stars, Hollands Wine, Marbury Wines, Martin’s Lane Vineyard, New Hall Wine Estate, RAD Custom Winery, Riverview Crouch Valley, Sugrue South Downs, The Althorne Estate, Vagabond Wines and Walgate Wines.
Event details:
Time: 12pm to 3pm (Masterclass at 1:30pm)
Location: Brewhouse & Kitchen, Anne Knight Building, Duke St, Chelmsford CM1 1LW
The venue is directly opposite Chelmsford Station (c. 30 minutes from Liverpool Street) with several public car parks within a five-minute walk.
If you wish to attend, you will need to register by emailing: info@danburyridge.com

Australia and New Zealand Masterclass and Tasting
2026-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Grand Hotel, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE, United Kingdom
For the first time together, Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers will be in Birmingham running a masterclass and free-pour tasting.
The 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.
Masterclass (10.30 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 15.30)
Taste 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).
Discover 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.
We will run the masterclass twice – when you register, please select either the morning or afternoon session.
Free-pour tasting (10.00 – 17.00)
The 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.
All 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.
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