Tejo Tasting & Masterclass – Freshness, Sustainability, Value and Diversity from Portugal
2026-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | ASIA House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LP
10 dynamic producers from Tejo, the region that’s currently rising up the charts in Portugal, are coming to London to share over 90 wines from this diverse winemaking region.
A chance to meet the winemakers, taste wines available in the UK and those seeking representation, and take a deep dive into the richness of this region’s offering in the masterclass; New Terroir, Old Vines and Modern Styles of Tejo led by Portuguese expert, Dirceu Vianna Junior MW.
Register here for Wines of TejoTasting & Masterclass 11 May 2026 or contact emma@eviva.co.uk for more information.

CWW Let's talk about... Sekt-Appeal: Reviving the luxury Spirit of German Fizz!, with Nicole Wolbers
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00
In this 40-minute session, led by Circle member Nicole Wolbers, we will explore the remarkable transformation of German sparkling wine. in the last decades, a market dominated by high-volume brands, Germany is currently experiencing a “quality revolution” led by a niche of ambitious “Sektmacher” (premium sparkling wine makers).
We will trace the journey from the 18th-century pioneers—many of whom founded famous Champagne houses—to the modern era of estate-bottled “Winzersekt”. Learn about the fall of a once-luxury product to cheap, mass-produced wine, and its secret rise back to glamour in the glass today. The presentation will illustrate the general requirements to be called Sekt or German Sekt along with the rigorous new quality tiers, such as the VDP.SEKT.STATUT or Sektmacher. We will explore the various facets and labels that characterise the current German sparkling wine landscape, discovering a hidden gem that is considered as the finest (looking at the quality levels) in the country and is growing in popularity! It examines Riesling´s potential as premium sparkler and the fiercer getting competition with Pinot varieties that are emerging in Germany mirroring the trend as global stars in the overall sparkling wine world.
Note for Participants: As this is an online session, I would like to encourage participants to have a glass of German Sekt (ideally a „Winzersekt“, German Crémant or one made via the “traditional method”) ready to enjoy during the talk. This will allow them to experience the quality we are discussing firsthand.
Biographical Note: Nicole Wolbers, DipWSET
She is a specialized wine writer, educator and sparkling wine expert. Originally a textile engineer, she discovered her passion for viticulture in California before earning her WSET Diploma, where her thesis on bubbles earned her a nomination from the Champagne Bureau UK. Today, she runs schaumweinmagazin.de, a platform dedicated to the “quality explosion” of German Sekt, where she also raises awareness of lesser-known traditional method sparkling wines. Nicole is one of the regional speakers for Vinissima e.V. Berlin-Brandenburg and a certified Cava Expert. She lives in Potsdam and frequently judges at international wine competitions. She was recently awarded the title of first ever Sekt Ambassador for the Sektmacher organisation!
To register, follow the link below. Guests will be very welcome, but please let Andrea know their names.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/E267mvJxRIqXuAK75Qvm0w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We look forward to seeing you then.
If you can’t attend the live session, there will be a recording available to watch afterwards on the Circle’s YouTube channel (links to this and earlier sessions are in the members’ area of the website).
Helen Savage, CWW online events organiser

Australia and New Zealand Masterclass and Tasting
2026-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 | The Grand Hotel, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
The Aussies and Kiwis have lots in common: fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude. Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things, we push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world.
Join us for the masterclass to taste sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz from Australia and New Zealand. Find out why they’ve become signature styles of the regions, and learn about the diversity and impact of soils, climate and winemaking.
The line-up includes elegant cool climate expressions and new releases as well as older vintages. We also invite you to explore classic and contemporary styles in the free-pour tasting, which features 60 wines. The flights are sparkling wine, Riesling, aromatic whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, rosé, light reds, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon and blends. Challenge your perceptions and discover a fresh side of Australian and New Zealand wine. All of the wines are available in the UK. If you’re looking to expand your portfolio of Australian and New Zealand wines, this is a great opportunity to taste and explore a diverse range under one roof.
Masterclass:
10.30 – 12.00
14.00 – 15.30
Free-pour tasting
10.00 – 17.00
Masterclass – Explore sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz in the masterclass with Emma Symington MW and Anne Krebiehl MW, then try 60 classic and contemporary wines in the free-pour tasting. Challenge your perceptions and discover a fresh side of Australian and New Zealand wine.
For more information and to register to attend, please visit https://ausnzwine-birmingham.eventbrite.com.au
Please note that this is a trade tasting and is limited to wine trade and media only.

Wino the Rhino & Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa trade tasting
2026-06-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Quo Vadis, Dean Street, Soho, London, W1D 3LL
