Our tasting evenings are aimed at all levels of wine knowledge – from the absolute beginner to the experienced quaffer. They are designed to be fun but informative, with of course plenty of delicious wines to sample!
Ticket price includes a Spanish cheese & meat platter for seated wine events . All events (at the shop) begin at 7.00pm and finish at approximately 9.00pm. There is a 10% discount on all wine and beer purchases made on the evening (including all products in the shop, not just those tasted on the night).
We have plenty of other events for you to enjoy as well! We love a good collaboration with other local independent businesses and charities, so you’ll find all sorts of things to keep you entertained, from arts and crafts, to pudding and cheese tasting, fashion shows and more!
And if that wasn’t enough for you, you can hire our upstairs rooms for an event, party or corporate evening of your own. Call or pop in for more details.
(All tickets for tasting events must be paid for in full, in advance and, once purchased, all sales for ticketed tasting events are final, non refundable, non returnable and non transferable.)
(You won’t need a physical ticket to attend an event, once we receive your booking information you will be added to our guest list).
Tom’s Tasting Club (November) ** Sold Out **
It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]
Sold out!Christmas Walkround Winetasting
OK, we’re going there – Christmas!! Yes it’s coming & this is a perfect opportunity to stock up on delicious for the festive season and test out some gift ideas for those ‘hard to buy for’ loved ones… We will be showcasing our Christmas wine cases, so you can ‘try before you buy’, plus a […]
Sold out!Cheese & Wine Tasting! **Sold Out**
We never need much of an excuse to visit the lovely folk at The Cheese Shop on Northgate Street, and we have the additional excuse that it’s coming up to Christmas so it’s practically research for your food shopping list…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just […]
Book TicketsEurope vs USA Wine Tasting ** Sold Out **
Here’s an interesting one – we all know that USA is not flavour of the month at the moment for one huge orange reason, but their West Coast wines are pretty flipping fantastic!! Are they good enough though to beat our home grown European wines? This is a potential clash of the Titans with traditional […]
Sold out!Festive Wreath Workshop with Three Sisters Flower Farm ** Sold Out **
Step into the festive season with an evening of creativity, good food, and cosy cheer. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique seasonal wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step by step, whether you’re a first-timer […]
Sold out!Festive Wreath Afternoon Workshop with Three Sisters Flower Farm ** Sold Out **
Step into the festive season with an afternoon of creativity, good food, and cosy cheer. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique seasonal wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step by step, whether you’re a first-timer […]
Sold out!‘Paint & Sip’ with The Paint Republic
Think you can’t paint? Think again! The fabulous Lindsay Burgess of The Paint Republic will guide you, brush stroke by brush stroke, to create your own fabulous masterpiece you’ll be proud to hang on your wall! Lindsay has hosted more painting parties than you’ve had hot dinners, so you’re in safe hands!! As Lindsay says: […]
Book TicketsMillionaire’s Christmas Wine Tasting!
If you’re after an extravagant night out with some fantastic wines that cost far more than you’re prepared to pay, this is the money shot! Bring friends, bring loved ones, bring someone you’re really trying to impress….. We’ll be showing another range of 6 wines retailing at upwards of £60 each, with some top quality […]
Book TicketsTom’s Tasting Club (December) ** Sold Out **
It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]
Book TicketsTom’s Tasting Club (January)
It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]
Book TicketsNew Year – New World Wine Tasting!
Well that’s another Christmas out of the way, and we’re halfway through dreary January, but hang on, there’s a beacon shining through the drizzle! We’re going on a rather lovely jaunt around the world, discovering some of the amazing wines the New World has to offer! Where will we go – South Africa, Australia, South […]
Book TicketsCheese & Wine Tasting!
We never need much of an excuse to visit the lovely folk at The Cheese Shop on Northgate Street, and it’s always a pleasure to choose a fresh batch of dairy goodness to match with 6 of our amazing wines…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just drinking […]
Book TicketsPudding & Wine Tasting
The gorgeous Steph Peters from Pastry Pedaleur in Chester Market is in more demand than a self-cleaning house, and she’s making a return visit to pickles with another mouthwatering selection of French inspired patisserie and puddings in the new year. We will take your taste buds on a magical journey through desserts and wine – […]
Book TicketsAlsace Wine Tasting!
We’ve decided that we need to take a deeper dive into some of the classic wine regions, and to start with we’ve chosen Alsace, subject of the ‘tug of love’ between France and Germany. What makes it so special? Why does it have 36 Michelin starred restaurants? Why is the wine so delicious? And did […]
Book TicketsTom’s Tasting Club (February)
It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]
Book TicketsCheese & Wine Tasting!
We never need much of an excuse to choose a fresh batch of dairy goodness to match with 6 of our amazing wines…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just drinking lovely wine & eating fabulous cheese, what could be more fun when you’re sitting down?? “Buying […]
Book Tickets‘Call My Wine Bluff’
For those of you old enough to remember the show Call My Bluff, you’ll be aware of the format, but for the youngsters here’s what it’s about…. Tom & Sam will take it in turns to describe a wine while you taste it. It’s up to you to decide who is describing the wine correctly, […]
Book TicketsItalian Wine Tasting
Italy does seem to be one of our most popular wine regions, so I’m sure it won’t be long before this is a sell-out! From North to South, Italy crosses 10 degrees of latitude, meaning totally different climates. Over the centuries Italy has cultivated hundreds of grape varieties to grow in these many different terroirs, […]
Book TicketsTom’s Tasting Club (March)
It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]
Book TicketsCheese & Wine Tasting!
We never need much of an excuse to choose a fresh batch of dairy goodness to match with 6 of our amazing wines…. You don’t have to be a top restaurant critic or a sommelier – it’s just drinking lovely wine & eating fabulous cheese, what could be more fun when you’re sitting down?? “Buying […]
Book TicketsEaster Wreath Workshop with Three Sisters Flower Farm
Let’s take a bit of a break from chocolate with an evening of creativity & a glass of something inspirational…. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique Easter wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step […]
Book TicketsEaster Wreath Workshop Afternoon with Three Sisters Flower Farm
Here’s a fun way to spend Saturday afternoon on Easter Weekend…. The fabulous Sheila Boekweit is joining us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own unique Easter wreath. Using fresh, locally grown foliage and natural additions, Sheila will guide you through the process step by step, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned […]
Book TicketsTom’s Tasting Club (April)
It’s not really a club, just a relaxed get together once a month to try some of Tom’s top picks from the shelves & have a chat about it. You know our vibe, no pretentious talk, just a fun couple of hours trying some really nice wines in our upstairs Tasting Room with Tom. You […]
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