Events

Wine is best learned
in good company.

Tastings, fairs, courses and harvest visits, in person and online. Each listing says who it suits and what to expect when you arrive. Formal qualifications are offered by WSET and the Court of Master Sommeliers.

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MON [DD] [TIME]
Tasting

[Event name: a guided tasting]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: the wines poured and the level it suits.]

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MON [DD]
Tasting In person

[Event name: a guided tasting]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: the wines poured and the level it suits.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Fair In person

[Event name: a wine fair or festival]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: how many producers and what the ticket includes.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Course Online

[Event name: an introductory course]

Online · [TIME ZONE]

[One sentence: what you will learn and how long it runs.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Harvest In person

[Event name: a harvest day at a vineyard]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: what visitors do and what to bring.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Tasting Online

[Event name: a tasting from home]

Online · [TIME ZONE]

[One sentence: which bottles to have ready and who leads it.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Competition In person

[Event name: a wine competition]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: who can enter and whether the public may attend.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Course In person

[Event name: a certificate course]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: the qualification and the number of sessions.]

Details and booking
MON [DD]
Fair In person

[Event name: a regional festival]

[VENUE] · [CITY, COUNTRY]

[One sentence: the region celebrated and the best day to go.]

Details and booking

What to expect

Four kinds of gathering.

Tasting

A guided flight of several wines, poured in small measures and talked through one by one.

Fair or festival

Many producers under one roof. You walk from table to table with a glass and taste what interests you.

Course

Structured teaching over one or more sessions, sometimes leading to a certificate.

Harvest visit

A day at a vineyard during picking, to see the work and often to join in.

First tasting?

Five courtesies

  1. i. Skip the perfume. Strong scents get in the way of everyone's nose.
  2. ii. Spitting is normal. It is how people taste many wines and stay clear-headed.
  3. iii. Hold the glass by the stem. It keeps the wine cool and the bowl clean.
  4. iv. Light before heavy. Whites and lighter reds first, sweet wines last.
  5. v. Water, food and a way home. Drink water between wines and do not drive.
Read: how to taste wine

Event questions

What to expect when you go.

For formal wine education, the main bodies are WSET, the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Institute of Masters of Wine.

What should I expect at a guided wine tasting?
A guided tasting typically involves a small group (6–20 people) tasting four to eight wines poured by a host who talks through each one. You may spit — it is normal and encouraged. Arrive without strong perfume. The Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET publish guidance on tasting etiquette. See also our courtesies list on this page.
What is the difference between a tasting and a wine fair?
A tasting is a structured session led by a single host; a fair lets you walk freely between many producer tables and pour at your own pace. Fairs are larger and more social; tastings are quieter and more educational. Both are worthwhile — see our Four kinds of gathering section for full descriptions.
Are online wine tastings worth attending?
Yes — especially for learning. Online tastings (where you receive bottles in advance and taste on camera with a group) have grown significantly since 2020 and are now offered by major educators including WSET and independent schools. They are often cheaper than in-person events and let you taste at home.
What qualifications can I gain from a wine course?
The main internationally recognised certifications are from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) (Levels 1–4, with Level 4 Diploma being near-professional), the Court of Master Sommeliers, and the Institute of Masters of Wine (the MW, which is the highest and hardest qualification in wine).
Can I visit a vineyard during harvest?
Yes — many vineyards offer harvest visits, especially in September and October in the northern hemisphere. Some are working visits where you help pick; others are tours with tastings. Boutique wineries and those listed on platforms like Wine Tourism are good starting points. Book early as places are limited.

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