FORTHCOMING EVENTS
In addition to our own programme of wine tastings throughout the year, we are delighted to
hold a number of tasting events in conjunction with our brilliant wholesale partners across Sussex.
To enable you to come and enjoy these events we regularly update our calendar below with all our
public events.
If you would like to hold your own bespoke tasting event, please do not hesitate to contact us:
01273 833830 or at wine@southdownscellars.co.uk.
SOUTH DOWNS CELLARS IN-HOUSE EVENTS
All our in-store tastings are ticketed, so please click on the links below to reserve your place. New tastings will appear here as soon as we have confirmed dates.
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South Downs Cellars Wine School - Navigating Wine (3 Session Course) Date: Thursday 18th June, Thursday 25th June, Thursday 2nd July Evening One: Taste six benchmark white wines, exploring how climate and winemaking shape each variety's character. The wines are chosen to show clear varietal typicity, and the session ends with participants building their own personal flavour map. Evening Two: From the silky lightness of Gamay to the structured power of Cabernet Sauvignon, taste six definitive reds and discover how tannin, acidity, and oak define style. Evening Three: Learn the principles of food and wine matching and put knowledge to work. Rather than just explaining pairing ‘rules’ in the abstract, participants will experience first-hand — including deliberate clash pairings that are often the most memorable moments of the whole course. Maybe rules are meant to be broken! By the end of this course you will be able to: • Taste wine systematically using the SWAS method — See, Swirl, Smell (Aroma), Sip. • Identify the hallmark aromas and structural characteristics of 12 major grape varieties. • Understand how climate, terroir, and winemaking choices shape a wine's flavour and style. • Read and interpret wine labels from both Old World and New World regions with confidence. • Apply the five principles of food and wine pairing to any dish and any bottle. • Describe a wine clearly and confidently — whether choosing in a restaurant or a shop. • Build the vocabulary, curiosity, and framework to continue learning independently.
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A Grand Tour of... Sauvignon Blanc Date: Friday 3rd July Sauvignon Blanc is a grape that has captured the imagination of the British wine-drinking public for well over 20 years, but how much do we actually know about it? Join us to discover the hidden versatility of the nation's favourite grape variety through tasting 6 different wines, including sparkling and dessert wine examples. A tasting to open your eyes to the myriad of inspiring wines this magnificent grape can create.
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South Downs Cellars Wine School - Introductory Session Date: Monday 14th September Wine is one of life's great pleasures, yet for many, the overwhelming array of wines available can be intimidating and cause us to fall back on the same old favourites every time. Whether you're new to wine or simply want to enjoy it more, our courses are designed to change that, making navigating the world of wine easier and more enjoyable than ever.
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SOUTH DOWNS CELLARS PARTNER EVENTS
We are delighted to work closely with a range of brilliant local pubs, bars, and restaurants to create the perfect wine list for them and, as part of this, we work with them to deliver a calendar of tasting events designed to inspire the taste buds!
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