Written by Andrew
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
Very interesting overview of the estate and their philosophy. 4 sparkling wines tasted and they were all very good. Location was nice.
Description
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Drinks Tasting, Food & Drink and Food/Drink Festival
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Tickets from £10.00
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Over 18
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Thu, 26th Jun 2025 @ 19:30 - 21:30
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19:30 - 21:30
Fortifieds are back! Sherry, vermouth, madeira, marsala, and port are all wines ripe for re-discovery. Often stereotyped as being for Christmas, cocktails, grandparents and fancy dinners, these are some of the most exciting wines right now, and ones that can be exceptionally adaptable and summery.
Vermouth is booming with a new generation discovering it and experimenting with spritzes. Even port can be a surprisingly versatile summer drink – white port and tonic is a refreshing twist, but even tawny ports can be brilliant when chilled. Sherry is back on the menu, and finos and manzanillas with their bright, zippy freshness are the perfect companions for the light bites of summer, while Pedro Ximenez can be a wicked treat on any occasion. Last, but far from least, we then have madeira with its incredible longevity, offering a rare chance to taste history.
In the lineup will be 30 wines including zippy en rama fino and bright vermouths from Lustau and quirkier examples from Equipo Navazos. There will be mature Oloroso and ambrosial Pedro Ximenez from Valdespino and fresher styles from Hidalgo and Barbadillo. From the Douro valley we'll be tasting Taylor's and Graham's and from the island of Madeira we'll being treated to a showcase of the category from HM Borges, Blandy’s, Pereira d’Oliveira and Henriques & Henriques. Rounding out the tasting we have some delicious Marsala from Pellegrino.
These more informal walk-around tastings are a chance to sample a wide range of wines and talk more casually with the people behind them.
Guests at this
tasting will get a £5 discount on the night on any purchase in
store over £15.
Offers
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Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fortifieds for Sumer – A Walk Around Wine Tasting | 19:30 - 21:30 | £10.00 |
Location
Address
The Whisky Exchange London Bridge, 88, Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LL
Getting there
Organiser
The Whisky Exchange
This June, The Whisky Exchange is hosting a wine festival: The Wine Exchange. While whisky is in our name and is our first love, we are passionate about the full spectrum of drinks and want to celebrate the brilliant wines that we list.
Dawn Davies, Master of Wine and The Whisky Exchange’s buying director, has curated a series of events to delve into the range, explore some of the most interesting topics in wine and open up the wide world of wine to as many people as we can. On top of that we will also be opening a collection of wines throughout the month in our central London stores for you to discover.
We know that wine can be intimidating. There are grapes, countries, climates, appellations d’origine contrôlée, oak, vintages and so much more that seems to confuse and occlude rather than to explain and engage. The aim of this festival is that with every bottle we open, we open up the world of wine to more people.
All of our events have education at their heart, and we believe that the best way to learn about wine, whisky or any other drink, is by tasting alongside the passionate people who make these brilliant bottles.
As Davies herself says: “ You knew we were masters of whisky, but did you know we were masters of wine?”
T&Cs
1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight (WFL Media Ltd) and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
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10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
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12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
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