New Zealand wine exports surge to second-highest level on record
New Zealand wine exports rose 6% to 306.2 million litres, with strong growth in China and South Korea helping offset a challenging global market.
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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 |
Everyone knows the blackcurrant bush, Ribes nigrum, with its highly scented foliage and jet black berries. Blackcurrant is a classic aroma in wine tasting, a sign of maturity and of the grapes natural fruit concentration. It is sometimes suggested by the deep red colour of wine. It is useful to distinguish the warm fruity aroma of the blackcurrant from the vegetable notes of the blackcurrant bud which are often found in white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Blackcurrant is a hallmark of red Burgundies and other Pinot Noirs. It is also found in Cabernet Sauvignons.