Tastings & Events

Over the past few years we have welcomed some of the wine world’s most celebrated figures including Hugh Johnson OBE and Michael Broadbent MW to The Wine Company, as well as leading producers from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Rhone Valley, Rioja, Australia and Chile. We run tastings to suit most pallets and budgets and we make sure to include something for the beginner and connoisseur alike.

As well as enjoying an exciting array of wines, you will also be treated to some of the finest dining in the region thanks to our extremely talented executive chef Craig Formoy. Craig takes great care in creating menus to complement the wines and wherever possible he sources quality local produce, so expect vibrant fresh flavours with contemporary presentation.

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Upcoming events with The Wine Company...

The ‘Bordeaux’ Style - Friday 10th February 2012

The noble grapes of Bordeaux; Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, together with their cousins Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, have travelled far and wide from their original home on the banks of the Gironde, confirming their high reputation for stunning quality. George has carefully chosen ten wines from across the globe to assist us in deciphering the ‘Bordeaux’ style.

Wine dinner.

£49 per person.

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Ten Under Ten - Saturday 18th February 2012

We at The Wine Company are never shy of a challenge and with the knowledge that an element of competition is always relished by the Team we have set Buying Manager Ben Godfrey and Shop Manager James Russell-Grant the task of selecting five wines each; all with a price tag of £10 or less. Their challenge is simple – to persuade you, our discerning audience, that their quintet offers the best in taste, value and enjoyment.

Ten wine tasting and lunch.

£39 per person.

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Out of Africa - Friday 2nd March 2012

As a nation of predominately smallholding vineyards, there are little gems to be found all over the country’s wine regions. Our Private Sales Manager, George Unwin, has recently returned from his travels and has picked some of his favourites for you to sample this evening.

Ten wine tasting and dinner.

£49 per person.

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Seafood Extravaganza - Saturday 24th March 2012

Our hugely popular Seafood Extravaganza is a celebration of the Colchester Native Oyster, probably the most renowned in epicurean circles, and provides a unique opportunity to taste them in a stunning new setting as close to their natural habitat as one can get. Upon your arrival at the new Oyster Sheds, you will be greeted with a glass of Champagne, before a five-course seafood luncheon is served accompanied by a top-flight selection of wines.

Champagne aperitif and fine wine luncheon

£125 per person.

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The New Spain - Friday 30th March 2012

From fresh, zippy Verdejo’s from Rueda and Yecla; to big intense blended reds from the northern border regions of Emporda and Costers del Segre; there’s a whole host of new wines that we can’t wait to show you. Spanish wines go hand-in-hand with Iberia’s gastronomy, and the increasing popularity of Spanish cuisine has no doubt had a hand in making Spain one of the ‘hottest’ wine regions around.

Four course ‘tapas’ and wine dinner

£55 per person.

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To book your tickets:

Telephone: 01206 713560
Email: events@thewinecompany.co.uk

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Past events...

2010 White Burgundy - Friday 27th January 2012

So excited were we about the quality of the 2010 vintage in Burgundy, that for our first event of 2012, we couldn’t resist showing these delicious wines almost as soon as they are shipped...

Ten wine tasting and dinner.

£59 per person.

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Read Ben's blog here, with a review of the event