Circle of Wine Writers

Australia and New Zealand Masterclass and Tasting
2026-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

WineGB Conference - 16 July 2026
2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00
There will be headline speeches from Terry Jones, Former Director General at the NFU and Founder & Owner of Brewgooder, Alan Mahon. Alongside breakout sessions on Viticulture, Sustainability and the Export opportunity. For the first time ever, the Awards Ceremony follows the Conference where the trophy winners will be presented for our 2026 Awards.

WineGB 2026 Trade & Press Tasting
2026-09-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Billingsgate, 16 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DX
Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-national-winegb-trade-and-press-tasting-2026-tickets-1990792167965
This event is for members of the trade and press only.
Completed registrations will be reviewed by the WineGB team. If you are not a bona fide trade or press visitor, WineGB reserve the right to cancel your registration. Email notification will be sent if your ticket is cancelled.

There’s Sunshine Inside – Wines of South Africa Trade Tasting
2026-10-13 10:30 - 17:00 | The Lindley Hall, 80 Vincent Street, London, SW1P 2PE
Coming to London this autumn: a celebration of all that South African wine has to offer. Organised by Wines of South Africa (WoSA), this showcase will bring together more than 70 exhibitors under one roof. Come and meet the producers, join a masterclass, visit the Cap Classique x Coravin Bar, munch on traditional South African food, and taste the sunshine inside every glass.
VENUE: The Lindley Hall, 80 Vincent Square London, SW1P 2PB
For questions, contact WoSA UK Country Manager, Elona Hesseling: elona@winesofsa.com
Register on Eventbrite now.
