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ThirtyFifty's evening sessions are fun and interactive giving you essential tips and tricks for getting the most out of wine. Our popular Introduction to Wine Tasting evenings are £49 per person.
To book a place, select the date you wish to attend below to purchase tickets and we will email you a voucher to confirm your booking.
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
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| Friday 16 Oct 2026 | Introduction to Wine Tasting Evening | L3 4FN | PLACES AVAILABLE | £49 |
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
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| Friday 9 Oct 2026 | Introduction to Wine Tasting Evening | B5 4BH | 4 places left | £49 |
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
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| Wednesday 14 Oct 2026 | Introduction to Wine Tasting Evening | CF10 3UD | 4 places left | £49 |
Our One Day Courses in London are a great introduction to wine tasting with still and sparkling wines from around the world and a delicious 3 course lunch. The day is £129 per person and makes a perfect gift for budding wine enthusiasts.
Our London events are hosted at Brasserie Blanc on the Southbank within easy walking distance of Waterloo station.
| Date | Tasting | Location | Availability | Price |
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| Saturday 10 Oct 2026 | Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting with Lunch | SE1 8YP | 1 places left | £129 |
| Saturday 24 Oct 2026 | Discovery Day Wine Course & Lunch | SE1 8YP | PLACES AVAILABLE | £129 |
There are 3 main wine bottle shapes that you'll find in the UK. Often the shape will tell you what's in the bottle. The high shouldered Bordeaux bottle often contains Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot varieties. The sloping shouldered, fat-bottomed Burgundy bottle normally contains Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. The tall thin sloping shouldered Alsace bottle is mainly used for Riesling and is green. A similar bottle is used in Germany but is brown and even blue (Blue Nun!). Champagne bottles (you know the shape!) need heavier glass to deal with the higher pressure of the fizz, while the dimple at the bottom is essential to minimise the chance of the bottle exploding. Next issue - why the dimple in other wine bottles?!