BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T124947 CREATED:20260115T165440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T165953Z UID:10000075-1768816800-1768842000@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Maltby&Greek Portfolio Tasting DESCRIPTION:Maltby & Greek\, the UK’s leading supplier and retailer of premium Greek wine\, is holding its annual tasting on Monday 19th January.\nOwners Yannos and Stef would be delighted if they could welcome you to taste the wines from their portfolio.\nThis tasting will give an insight into the modern face of Greek winemaking with the country’s top winemakers in attendance. \nWhat to expect: \n\nShowing over 30 Greek producers – please see list below\nIntroducing five new winemakers\nNew additions from their existing producers\nWine talks and a masterclass by leading Greek winemakers and London hospitality voices – more details below.\n\nREGISTER NOW \nThe following producers are attending:\nThe Islands\n\nSanto Wines\nOeno Π\nDouloufakis Winery\nManoussakis Winery\nRobola Co-Operative of Kefalonia\nKefallinos\nGaralis Winery\nOusyra Winery\nTranampelo\nDomaine de Kalathas\nNopera Winery\nZambartas\n\nMainland Greece\n\nLa Tour Melas\nPatistis Winery\n\nNorthern Greece\n\nAlpha Estate\nDomaine Karanika\nMagoutes Vineyard\nMelitzani Winery\nMaras Winery\nKonstantinos Liapis\nAnatolikos Vineyards\nKtima Vourvoukeli\n\nAttica & The Peloponnese\n\nMylonas Winery\nKokotos Estate\nBosinakis Winery\nRouvalis Winery\nAcheon Winery\nKontogiannis Family\nBizios\nNikolaou URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/maltbygreek-portfolio-tasting/ LOCATION:Shoreditch Arts Club\, 6 Redchurch Street\, London\, E2 7DD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MaltbyGreek.png ORGANIZER;CN="Island Media":MAILTO:clare@island-media.co.uk GEO:51.5242432;-0.0764872 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shoreditch Arts Club 6 Redchurch Street London E2 7DD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Redchurch Street:geo:-0.0764872,51.5242432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T124947 CREATED:20251103T123508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171707Z UID:10000068-1769452200-1769461200@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Sommelier's Sommelier Award UK 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Sommelier’s Sommelier Award in association with Decanter magazine.\n  \nRSVP essential\, only registered guests will be permitted entry.\n\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/sommeliers-sommelier-award-2026/ LOCATION:67 Pall Mall\, St James'\, London\, SW1Y 5ES CATEGORIES:Award Events,Social Mixers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Somms-Somm-2026_event-listing.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com GEO:55.378051;-3.435973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=67 Pall Mall St James' London SW1Y 5ES;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St James':geo:-3.435973,55.378051 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T124948 CREATED:20260102T161003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T092719Z UID:10000069-1769508000-1769533200@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting 2026 - London DESCRIPTION:Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs\, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers.\nFeaturing 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. \nThe 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. \nREGISTER NOW\n>> London 27 January\n>> Edinburgh 29 January URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/australia-and-new-zealand-trade-tasting-2026/ LOCATION:Lindley Hall\, London\, 80 Vincent Square\, London\, SW1P 2PB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ANZTT_EDM-header_1200x600px.jpg GEO:51.0678866;-0.3145963 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lindley Hall London 80 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PB United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=80 Vincent Square:geo:-0.3145963,51.0678866 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T124948 CREATED:20250912T111617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T102531Z UID:10000064-1769522400-1769529600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Master the art of single origin tea DESCRIPTION:An Advanced Tasting for Sommeliers\nElevate 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. \nWhat You’ll Experience:\nFoundation Tasting – Single Origin Base Teas\nBegin with a curated tasting of four single-origin teas spanning the processing spectrum. \nYou’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. \nWe’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. \nLearn to assess brewing temperature\, steeping time\, and their impact on extraction and tea grading. \n \nSaicho Sparkling Tea Portfolio Tasting\nProgress through Saicho’s complete range of sparkling teas\, analysing how carbonation interacts with tea’s natural compounds to affect body\, mouthfeel\, and finish. \nYou’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. \nThis rare opportunity gives you market-leading insight into seasonal tea innovation and autumn harvest expressions before they reach your competitors’ lists. \n \nHands-On Food Pairing Workshop\nApply sommelier principles of complementary and contrasting flavours in a practical pairing session featuring artisanal canapés from Counter 71. \nWorking 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. \nThe most creative pairing concept receives recognition and a special prize. \nWhy This Matters for Your Programme:\nThe non-alcoholic beverage category is no longer an afterthought—it’s a revenue opportunity and guest expectation. This masterclass equips you to: \n\nMeet 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\nApply Existing Expertise: Leverage your sommelier training in new territory—terroir\, climate\, processing methods\, and seasonal variation all influence tea as profoundly as wine\nExpand Pairing Versatility: Master how tea’s diverse flavour profiles\, tannin structures\, and acidity levels complement cuisines from delicate Japanese to bold Middle Eastern\nLead 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\n\nThis masterclass serves both sommeliers new to tea service and experienced professionals deepening their non-alcoholic beverage knowledge. \nOur tea specialists provide technical expertise throughout\, ensuring you leave with confidence to recommend\, serve\, and pair sparkling teas at the highest level. \nSpaces are limited. Reserve your place today and gain the competitive edge in premium non-alcoholic beverage service.\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/single-origin-tea-tasting/ LOCATION:Counter 71\, Nile Street\, London\, Greater London\, N1 7RD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social Mixers,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tea-terrace.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com GEO:51.5295001;-0.0879386 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Counter 71 Nile Street London Greater London N1 7RD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Nile Street:geo:-0.0879386,51.5295001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T124948 CREATED:20260102T162345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T094419Z UID:10000070-1769680800-1769706000@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting 2026 - Edinburgh DESCRIPTION:Explore Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs\, vibrant winemaking communities and thrilling wines in this collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers.\nFeaturing 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. \nThe 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. \nREGISTER NOW\n>> Edinburgh 29 January\n>> London 27 January URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/australia-and-new-zealand-trade-tasting-2026-edi/ LOCATION:Sheraton Grand Hotel\, 1 Festival Square\, Edinburgh\, EH3 9SR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ANZTT_EDM-header_1200x600px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Winegrowers":MAILTO:sarahs@nzwine.com GEO:55.946989;-3.2071703 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheraton Grand Hotel 1 Festival Square Edinburgh EH3 9SR United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Festival Square:geo:-3.2071703,55.946989 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR