Themed, blind-poured evenings that explore regions, grapes, and styles—labels covered, senses awake

BLIND WINE TASTING

No labels, no preconceptions—just aroma, texture, and finish. Each edition follows a clear theme (announced in advance) and is tasted blind together, with a gentle reveal at the end. Calm, guided, and genuinely fun for curious beginners and seasoned tasters alike.

Theme-Led Editions

Upcoming & Example Themes

Each evening centres on a single idea—region, grape, or style—poured blind in 4–6 small glasses. The theme is announced in advance, bottles stay under wraps, and we reveal them at the end. Line-ups rotate through the season; the examples below show the spirit of the series.

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PIWI of Central Europe — resistant by design

From Austria and Germany to Friuli and Slovenia: compare modern PIWI expressions for purity, freshness, and line.

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Red Classics: Europe & Beyond — lineage and style

Taste European touchstones alongside leading global expressions; see how climate and cellar choices shape tannin, fruit, and oak.

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South Africa: Coastal Whites — breeze, brightness, texture

Chenin, Chardonnay, Sauvignon/Semillon from Atlantic-influenced sites; saline edges and quiet depth.

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The Americas — north–south panorama

From cool-climate Pinot to Andean Malbec and Chilean reds: a continental conversation in four to six pours.

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Alpine Whites — height, acid, precision

Mountain fruit and mineral drive: think Alto Adige, Savoie, Valle d’Aosta, Wachau—clean lines and clarity.

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Syrah / Shiraz Around the World — pepper to plush

Northern Rhône restraint meets Australian warmth and coastal South American lift; same grape, different voices.

Aerial view of rugged volcanic vineyards on Lanzarote, showcasing unique circular formations.

Mediterranean Islands — wind, sun, sea

Assyrtiko, Vermentino, Nerello Mascalese, and friends—salinity, herbs, and volcanic nuance in the glass.

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Merlot & Cabernet Dialects — blends and varietals compared

Left/Right Bank cues alongside Tuscan and New-World takes; balance, oak handling, and ripeness in focus.

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Friuli & Neighbours — borderland dialogues

Collio in context with Brda, Isonzo, and Carso—Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, and beyond.

How It Works

Arrival & theme primer — a quick orientation on what to notice and why it matters.

Blind sequence — 4–6 paced pours; note your impressions on simple cards (nose • palate • texture • finish).

Shared read — compare hunches; your host offers gentle clues, not “right answers.”

Reveal & debrief — lift the covers, trace the common threads, and spot the outliers together.

Timing: ~75–90 minutes (please allow up to 100 minutes for small groups).

What’s included

Blind-numbered pours · scorecards & pencils · guided hosting · water and simple palate cleansers.

Good To Know

Calm, seated format. Fragrance-free environment appreciated. Over-18s for tasting; under-18s welcome to observe. Please tell us any access needs in advance.

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