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
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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.
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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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Taylor's Port Top 100 Sommeliers 2026
2026-06-22 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Annual awards ceremony for the Taylor’s Port Top 100 Sommeliers.
A 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.
2026 Applications open until 24 May, or nominate a sommelier a sommelier.

Event strictly open to Top 100 Alumni and 2026 candidates.
Please contact the organiser for details.

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Danbury Ridge Vineyard Visit
2026-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Danbury Ridge Wine Estate, Hyde Ln, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4LN, United Kingdom
An Exclusive Sommelier Experience with Danbury Ridge
Date: Monday 29th June 2026
Location: Danbury Ridge Wine Estate, Essex
Join a group of fellow Sommeliers to visit the vineyards that are redefining the potential of English wine.
Danbury Ridge is located in the highly regarded Crouch Valley in Essex, blessed with London clay & ancient gravel ridges which provide the perfect foundation for world-class Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.
Their state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery is managed by winemaker Liam Idzikowski, where quality is prioritized over volume & wines are crafted to exceptional density & structure.
After a walk through the vines an opportunity to taste a flight of current releases alongside a light lunch will be served with the opportunity to chat all things Danbury with Liam & John Atkinson MW (Viti-Vini Consultant)
Spaces are very limited with places & travel details to be confirmed*
*Travel expenses are not included
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Gosset Matchmakers 2026
2026-06-30
GOSSET MATCHMAKERS IS A FOOD AND WINE PAIRING COMPETITION FOR RISING CHEFS AND SOMMELIERS.
The competition, now in its eleventh year, represents the pinnacle of Champagne and gastronomy pairing.
Each 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.
Organised 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.
Entry deadline 30 June, 2026
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New Zealand Wine Sommelier Scholarship 2027
2026-06-30 | New Zealand, New Zealand
Applications close 30 June
First launched in 2015, the scholarship is now a global initiative, having hosted over 123 sommeliers from 18 countries across across Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, UAE and the USA.
The scholarship provides engaged wine professionals from all over the world with the opportunity to take part in an unforgettable wine experience, discovering the regions, varieties, landscapes, and personalities that make New Zealand wine so distinctly New Zealand.
Scholarship recipients will attend the 2027 Sommit™, to be held in Waitaki Valley on 22-23 January 2027. Hosted by New Zealand wine and on-premise authorities Cameron Douglas MS and Stephen Wong MW, attended exclusively by sommelier scholarship recipients and targeted exclusively to their interests, the Sommit™ event is an all-encompassing celebration of the lesser known aspects of New Zealand wine.

The Sommit trip is a massive eye-opener, with an unprecedented level of access to world-class producers who all communicate with such refreshing openness and honesty. This opportunity actually changed my entire approach to buying and drove the approach that allowed me to win Best Single Site On Trade Buyer at The LWF Wine Buyers Awards this year.
Tom Fahey from The Terrace at Ventnor and winner of the 2025 Sommit™ scholarship comments on his experience and benefits of the opportunity.

“This programme is a unique and targeted experience for sommeliers to explore the world of New Zealand wine. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with fellow sommeliers from around the world and to discover and share their stories and best practices,” says Chris Stroud, Market Manager UK Europe.
“Our objective is that the winners of this scholarship will become ambassadors for New Zealand wine, passionately telling the story of New Zealand wine, and increasing availability and sales in restaurants within their communities.”
The winner of the scholarship this year will also be invited to attend at Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 in Marlborough from 2-4 February 2027, along with wider wine experiences and tastings in regions across New Zealand.
Candidates are expected to have a strong passion for the wine industry and a keen interest in developing their knowledge of New Zealand wine.
There is one space available for a UK sommelier.
Those interested and eligible* can >> apply online << before the closing date: 30 June, 2026.
Applicants must be:

A working sommelier*

Able to travel to New Zealand from 21 January 2027 to 5 February 2027

Able to present a New Zealand wine session (organised by New Zealand Winegrowers) upon return. Please note this is a mandatory requirement if selected.

*see application form link for terms and conditions

2nd Annual Top 100 Sommeliers NZ 2026
2026-09-01 18:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Northern Club, Auckland, 19 Princes Street, Auckland Central, 1010, New Zealand
