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(tickets numbers will be emailed to you, no physical tickets will be issued)

Tutored Tastings

Expert chat, entertainment and speed tasting guaranteed. No previous experience required, just taste some delicious wines and listen. Scottish licensing laws apply, NO under 18 (apart from well behaved dogs). We have the right to refuse service and no refunds will be given.

Summery Reds Tutored £15

Thu 9th July 2026 6:00 pm at 61, Pleasance

In summary: if you are a red wine fan and are not entirely sure what to go for in the scorching Scottish summery months this is the tasting for you! JP will be showing a super selection of ravishing reds that make perfect seasonal quaffing.

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Yes! Other Sparkling Wines are available, Tutored £20

Thu 23rd July 2026 6:00 pm at 61, Pleasance

FEAR NOT! Champagne drinker on a budget? Had enough Prosecco to sink a battleship? If you love Champagne but don't want to spend every time you pop? Richard will fizz through an enormous array of quality options that will help you pay your mortgage of quicker. No actual financial advice given on the night.

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Irene Cleans up Tasting

Taste Like Irene, Exploring Shiraz, £15

Thu 13th August 2026 3:00 pm at 61, Pleasance

Two special tastings 3pm 13/14th August. Explore Shiraz featured within the themes of the production including a discussion on the pathway to becoming a professional sommelier. “Wine sits at the heart of Irene Cleans Up, but the play is really about perception, confidence and who we think belongs in certain worlds"

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Irene Cleans up Tasting

Taste Like Irene, Exploring Shiraz, £15

Fri 14th August 2026 3:00 pm at 61, Pleasance

Two special tastings 3pm 13/14th August. Explore Shiraz featured within the themes of the production including a discussion on the pathway to becoming a professional sommelier. “Wine sits at the heart of Irene Cleans Up, but the play is really about perception, confidence and who we think belongs in certain worlds"

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Bottleshops FREE DROP-IN Tastings

All year round, every week-end...Follow us @greatgrogshop for more info. Very informal, just drop by.

Private Tastings

Fees and Costs:  Small private events are charged at £195 inc vat for a Host-Tutor for the evening plus any wines tasted at retail price. Larger events are charged at £20 per head (minimum £400). No maximum number of participants. . A good number of wines to try is 8-10. Champagne or fine wine equivalent tastings are £30 per head (minimum £600) Snacks: If you would like a food vs wine element to the evening we can do snacks (Olives, Smoked Almonds etc) for a small charge. Tasting Themes: can be along "Country" themes, but could be by "Grape Variety, Organic, Regional" etc. The choices are almost limitless. We are happy to suggest wines along your chosen theme. Venues: We can suggest venues that can host wine tastings if you don't have your own space in mind. What we bring: We will bring the wines, glassware, tasting sheets, spitoons (often under-used) and considerable expertise and entertainment..