BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.16.3//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:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20260601T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T141824 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=Europe/London:20260204T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T141824 CREATED:20260107T152229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T152355Z UID:10000072-1770201000-1770222600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Koshu of Japan DESCRIPTION:Annual trade tasting of wines from the Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan.\n“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 \nDiscover 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 \n>> Register now\nSommelier’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: \n\n\n\n\n11:00am with Luke Harbor\n14:00pm with Sarah Jane Evans MW URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/koshu-of-japan/ LOCATION:67 Pall Mall\, St James'\, London\, SW1Y 5ES CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Koshu-fuji.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phipps PR":MAILTO:germanwine@thisisphipps.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:20250616T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T141824 CREATED:20250513T085627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T114848Z UID:10000057-1750068000-1750073400@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Deep Dive into German Reds with Isa Bal MS DESCRIPTION:Wines of Germany UK is thrilled to invite you to “A Deep Dive into German Reds”\, an online #SommSessions masterclass led by renowned Master Sommelier and co-owner of Trivet\, Isa Bal.\nIn this special session\, #SommSessions explores the remarkable diversity of German red wines\, showcasing the elegance\, depth\, and character that define them. \nJoin us on Monday\, 16th June\, from 10:00am to 11:30am via Zoom.\nTogether\, we’ll taste and discuss six carefully selected wines\, each offering a unique expression of Germany’s red wine landscape. Tasting packs will be sent to your address in advance of the session. \nThe featured wines that will be sent to you are: \n\n2022 Spätburgunder\, Recher\, Jean Stodden\, Ahr\n2015 Portugieser\, Bernhart\, Pfalz\n2022 Lemberger\, ‘Nashorn’\, Aldinger\, Württemberg\n2019 Spätburgunder\, Ihringen\, Dr. Heger\, Baden\n2018 Frühburgunder\, Appenheimer Dry\, Bischel\, Rheinhessen\n2022 Spätburgunder\, Malterdinger\, Bernhard Huber\, Baden\n\nWhen: Monday 16th June 2025\, 10:00am-11:30am (log on 9.55am for a prompt 10am start) \nWhere: On Zoom (link will be sent to your email in advance) \n \nApplication deadline: 6 June\nPlease note: you can join the zoom from anywhere but only sommeliers based in the UK will be sent tasting kits.\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/deep-dive-into-german-reds-with-isa-bal-ms/ CATEGORIES:Online Events,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Phipps PR":MAILTO:germanwine@thisisphipps.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR