Wine Tastings
We have our very own Tasting Room for Wine Tastings. There are regular events to book online, such as visiting winemakers, or our very popular wine quiz. We can also offer private tastings for small groups.
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Beaujolais Nouveau Day, Thursday 19th November. 6pm – 8pm
The 2026 Beaujolais Nouveau will be released on Thursday 19th November, join us on the night to get your first taste of the new vintage!
This has become an annual tasting for us and is always great fun. Your ticket includes your first glass, additional glasses are available for £7.
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The Grand Christmas Wine Tasting, Friday 27th November, Griffin Mill
Our legendary Christmas tasting returns! 50+ wines open from 5pm to 9.30pm on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November. You are free to drop in at a time to suit.
We have selected our favourite wines of the year including classics from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Rioja, Tuscany, Piedmont. A great selection from South America, Australia, Germany, South Africa and of course Port, Madeira, Sherry, Whisky, Rum and liqueurs. There will be plenty of sweet wines too.
You will be provided with a tasting book and we will be on hand all day to talk through the wines with you. On the Friday & Saturday evenings we will also have our suppliers to give their expert advice on choosing your wines for Christmas.
Not only that but we will again be offering Velo Bakery pizzas to enjoy alongside the tasting! Just place your order on arrival.
Tickets are just £12pp. We would expect the evening sessions to be busier so if you are looking for quieter times then please come along in the afternoon. We hope that this should give everyone the opportunity to try as many wines as they would like with no need to rush or queue at tables.
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The Grand Christmas Wine Tasting, Saturday 28th November, Griffin Mill
Our legendary Christmas tasting returns! 50+ wines open from 5pm to 9.30pm on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November. You are free to drop in at a time to suit.
We have selected our favourite wines of the year including classics from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Rioja, Tuscany, Piedmont. A great selection from South America, Australia, Germany, South Africa and of course Port, Madeira, Sherry, Whisky, Rum and liqueurs. There will be plenty of sweet wines too.
You will be provided with a tasting book and we will be on hand all day to talk through the wines with you. On the Friday & Saturday evenings we will also have our suppliers to give their expert advice on choosing your wines for Christmas.
Not only that but we will again be offering Velo Bakery pizzas to enjoy alongside the tasting! Just place your order on arrival.
Tickets are just £12pp. We would expect the evening sessions to be busier so if you are looking for quieter times then please come along in the afternoon. We hope that this should give everyone the opportunity to try as many wines as they would like with no need to rush or queue at tables.
We really hope to see you there.
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Sherry Tasting for International Sherry Week, Friday 6th November – The Yard
International Sherry Week returns from 2nd -8th November and we will be celebrating with a tasting of 4 different styles. These are absolutely stunning wines from some fantastic producers, so come and join us to try them all. There will also be delicious Spanish olives, almonds and seafood available to purchase.
The tasting will run from 6pm – 8.30pm so please drop in any time to suit. If we are busy we will stay open later.
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South America, beyond Malbec. Friday 25th September @ 7pm. Griffin Mill
South America, beyond Malbec brings Laurie Webster of Ucopia Wines to Stroud for an evening that looks past the continents famous flagship grape. Laurie will guide guests through the regions, altitudes and winemakers reshaping Argentina’s identity, showing how varieties such as Criolla, Petit Verdot and Torrontes are driving a new wave of characterful, site‑focused wines. Then we will move to Uruguay to taste the Tannat and Albarino from the wonderful Vino Progresso winery.
Laurie has specialised in South American wine since 2008, first with Las Bodegas, then since 2021 through his own business, Ucopia Wines. Ucopia is the UK’s leading importer of top-quality wines from Argentina, working with small to medium-sized wineries.
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Blank Bottle Tasting, Friday 30th October. 7pm @ Griffin Mill
We’ve been raving about Blank Bottle wines for a long time now, and they have been amongst our best selling wines for years. For those of you that have tried any of Pieter Walser’s wines, then this is a chance to sample more of the range, and also to hear the stories about the wine. If you don’t know them, then this is definitely not to be missed! Hosted by Francesa Addis, this is going to be a fantastic evening tasting through 6 of Pieter’s wines.
Curious, unconventional and fiercely independent, Pieter has built BlankBottle around one simple philosophy: make the wines he wants to make, free from recipes, expectations or marketing trends. Every wine tells a story, and every label has one too – often inspired by a chance encounter, a forgotten vineyard, or an idea that simply refused to leave him alone.
Rather than owning a single estate, BlankBottle is a collection of remarkable vineyards scattered across South Africa’s finest regions. Pieter works closely with growers to source fruit from old vines and exceptional sites, crafting small-batch wines that express both place and personality. The result is a portfolio unlike any other: adventurous, thought-provoking wines that range from elegant, site-driven classics to daring blends and varieties you won’t find anywhere else. No two vintages – or often even two wines – are quite the same.
Pieter embraces experimentation, constantly exploring new vineyards, varieties and winemaking approaches, while remaining uncompromising in his pursuit of quality. Production is limited, demand is high, and many wines are released only once!
Call My Quaff Wine Quiz. Friday 13th November. 7pm @ Griffin Mill, 7pm – 9pm
The most popular quiz in town is back!
Call my Quaff is a fun game involving blind tasting 6 wines, each with two tasting descriptions. One will be the truth, one will be a lie. It is up to your team to decide which is which. Bonus points for guessing the bottle price, there will be a prize for the winning team! We recommend teams of 2-4 players, no previous knowlege of wine is required, you just need the ability to drink it!
Champagne Tasting with Fish & Chips supper, Friday 11th December @ 7pm
A very special tasting of some our finest Champagnes, accompanied by a classic Fish & Chips supper from Simpsons, Stroud. Come and learn the history of Champagne, how it’s made and try four different styles from aross this fascinating, historic and prestigious wine making region.
We will talk and taste through our 4 favourite wines, then we will be serving fish and chips with an additional glass of Champagne to enjoy with your supper.
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