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A taste of France in Stevenage
Bienvenue à Stevenage!
Continuing our vinous and culinary journey around the World, up next will be France, home to many of the Society’s most popular wines, not to mention a rich gastronomic history.
Continuing our vinous and culinary journey around the World, up next will be France, home to many of the Society’s most popular wines, not to mention a rich gastronomic history.
Influenced by a childhood of holidays around France, Jim has created a menu that is reminiscent of small bistros in town squares with the perfect wines to match them.
While we find the perfect wines to accompany this gastronomic tour, below are the dishes we will be enjoying:
Saint-Péray Brut Les Bulles d'Alain, Domaine Voge 2019
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Moules marinière
Pinot Blanc, Domaine Albert Boxler 2023
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Bistro steak with buttermilk onions rings and salade Lyonnaise
Faugères Les Bastides, Domaine Bardi d'Alquier 2021
Gigondas Grand Romane, Vieille Vigne, Pierre Amadieu 2012 (For Tasting Only)
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A pair of French Cheeses
Château Brane Cantenac, 2008, Margaux (For Tasting Only)
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Crème brûlée
Wines to be enjoyed
Saint-Péray Brut Les Bulles d'Alain, Domaine Voge 2019
Now more famed for still wines, Saint-Péray has long produced sparkling and i...
Pinot Blanc, Domaine Albert Boxler 2023
A mineral-driven and focused Alsace white, combining 65% auxerrois and 35% pi...
Faugères Les Bastides, Domaine Bardi d'Alquier 2021
One of the great wines of the Languedoc, syrah dominates but grenache and mou...
Château Brane Cantenac, 2008, Margaux
A riper version of the delicious 2004. 65% cabernet sauvignon will ensure a l...
Jurançon ‘Ballet d'Octobre', Domaine Cauhapé 2020
Made from October-picked petit manseng, this has fruit, freshness and perfect...
Whether traveling from near or far you will be greeted with a warm welcome and cool drink on arrival before you are led through an evening of food and wine discovery by way of a four-course meal with six matching wines.
Your palates will be teased and challenged and ultimately delighted as each wine pairing is meticulously planned to bring together seasonal produce with delicious wines from our 1,500+ wine list including rare treats from our stores of mature vintages.
Our friendly Tastings team will be on hand to guide you through the wines and dishes, offering fascinating insights into the wines, their producers and their winemaking practices, and chatting through why the food and wine pairings were chosen.
Join us for a night of tasty food, delicious wines and great company.
Do you send physical tickets or is it all e-tickets?
We no longer send out physical tickets for our events. An email confirming registration will be sent to the member who has purchased the ticket(s) and this email can be used as confirmation upon arrival at the event.
Can I bring a non-member?
Yes. Tickets must be booked by a member, but you are welcome to bring non-member guests.
Do I need to know lots about wine to attend?
Absolutely not! Our events target a range of experience and knowledge levels, and we try to make this clear on our event pages. If you’re unsure if an event is for you, simply contact tastings@thewinesociety.com and we will try to help.
Do I get a discount on wines after events?
After our ‘in person’ events, we offer attendees a 10% discount on the wines we have shown, subject to availability. You will be provided with a private code after attending the event to redeem the discount
What is your cancellation policy?
Full details on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Can I join a waiting list for sold out events?
Yes. Please do feel free to join our waiting lists for sold out events. If tickets become available you will be contacted by email.
To ensure our tastings and events run smoothly and are enjoyed by all, we would ask members and guests to:
• Be respectful of others by moving away from the tables once a sample has been poured, unless talking with a producer or staff member
• Be aware of others waiting to try the wines when talking to producers and staff members
• Not wear perfume or aftershave as this can make it difficult for others to taste the wines
• Avoid crowding around the spittoons to keep them accessible to others
• Avoid bringing large bags into the room or wearing back packs, for the comfort of others
• Be mindful of your alcohol intake and make use of the spittoons and water provided.
Please note that:
• We operate a Challenge25 policy and you or your guest/s may therefore be asked to show ID to confirm being over 18. We reserve the right to refuse service should it be deemed necessary.
• We have a duty of care to Society, venue and agency staff, winemakers and producers in attendance, as well as to members and guests. Any inappropriate behaviour or harassment will therefore not be tolerated. Instances of inappropriate behaviour or harassment will be dealt with by the Events Manager or Head of Tastings & Events in attendance, and if it's deemed that the behaviour is harmful, the offender will be asked to leave the tasting, with further action to follow.