SCOTTISH INDEPENDENT WINE MERCHANT OF THE YEAR 2011,
"Grog" Tasting Tickets often act as "Money-back Vouchers"(redeemable against a case purchase)
so...a £16 ticket generally gets you £16 Off per case. It is best to call us to book tickets & to check availability, thanks. 0131 555 0222
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for reviews on tastings/dinners. Please let us know your e-mail address to be told of future events.
Tutored Grog (wine tastings "with chat", about 10 wines, taking about an hour & a half), see also "grog and food" tutored below
Sauvignon Blanc vs Alternatives (All White Tasting) Thursday 9th February 2012, 6-7.30pm, at the Bourne Fine Art,
6 Dundas Street Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ Tickets £16 each & there will be 8 wines to taste. Favourite New Zealand Sauvignons, French classic Sauvignon vs some new fangled rivals (Picpoul, Albarino? you heard it here first)
Ticket price fully refundable against a case purchase
A Wine Merchant's Choice (Whites & Reds) Tuesday 13th March 2012, 6-7.30pm, VENUE "secret" (central Edinburgh). A rare chance to see inside Richard's brain (not a pretty sight) to see what I personally get excited by. An insight into the wider spectrum. Come along & expand your horizons.
Tickets £16 each & there will be 8+ wines to taste.
Ticket price fully refundable against a case purchase
Private Grog we can host private tasting events all over Scotland. Price is £406 for 28 people (£560 for Champagnes or fine wines). Includes wine & an expert, experienced presenter.
We can either come to your venue of choice or we can suggest appropriate third party venues.
A few ideas of themes..... Call My Wine Bluff - a competition to decipher the right wines from their descriptions.
Blind Tasting Competitions...Guess the wines..Guess the grape variety...Guess the country
Tutored Wine Tasting :- Wines from around the World, Rugby World Cup Wines, Champagne vs Sparkling Wines, Fine Wine vs Cheese,
New World vs Old World, Weird & Wonderful Oddities...you name it we can do it!
Malt Whisky Tastings . Matt, our Shop Manager, knows a bit about Malts (understatement)...
Beer Tastings . We can lead you through he finest ranges of beer you can imagine (range of 180 at the last count in the shop).
Phone us for more details/prices, 0131 555 0222 in 2011 we have hosted tastings for Standard Life Investments (twice), Scottish Widows (twice), HBOS & Lloyds TSB, Morton Fraser, Baille Gifford, Deutsche Bank, CIMA, Cala & Fettes amongst many others.
Grog & Food Wine Dinner at 16 Byres Road, Glasgow Monday 20th Feb. 7pm, 16 Byres Road Glasgow, G11 5JY. Tel 0141 339 2544
Hosted by Richard. 3 courses with 6 wines all inclusive. Please call the Restaurant about prices & availability, thanks. "an exciting and unique dining experience in the heart of Glasgow’s west end."
Wine Dinner at the Four Seasons, perthshire Friday 9th March 2012, 7pm, The Four Seasons Hotel, St. Fillans, Perthshire, PH6 2NF. Tel: 01764 685 333.
Hosted by Richard. 5 courses with 6 wines all inclusive. Please call the hotel about prices & availability, thanks
Grog Classes Edinburgh
For more details see Education/Courses.
wset 3 minute wine clips wset courses website We run 2 levels of course FOUNDATION, Level 1 , which covers some theory, wine tasting & wine/food matching.
The cost includes a light 30 question multiple-choice exam at the end to get your qualification (nothing too tricky!).
No previous formal wine tasting experience is necessary.
Next FOUNDATION will be late Spring 2012. date tbc (11-4pm cost £80),
INTERMEDIATE Level 2 , just wine (no food element) tasting & theory.
Next INTERMEDIATE will be late Spring 2012. date tbc IN EDINBURGH,(Two day course, 11-4pm cost £160),
Phone Richard tel: 0131 555 0222 or e-mail richard@greatgrog.co.uk to register your interest or to ask me questions.
Details of the courses & the "Wine Spirit Education Trust" can be found on their website.
wset website
Pamphlet, Sandwich & all wines included in the price. Detailed study books can be ordered via the wset website.
wset shop.
cheers, Richard
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GREAT GROG WAREHOUSE
161 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5BQ, Scotland
TEL 0131 555 0222 FAX 0131 555 3400
Email richard@greatgrog.co.uk
