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Cardiff - Battle of the Bottles dinner
Get ready for a fun and competitive twist on food and wine matching with our brand-new Battle of the Bottles dinner! Two of our Tastings & Events colleagues will go head-to-head, each selecting one wine to pair with each course of a specially designed three-course menu. As you enjoy the evening, you’ll have the chance to taste both pairings, compare them, and cast your vote for your favourite per dish.
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new event: Battle of the Bottles. This lively and interactive dinner will put wine and food matching to the ultimate test, with a playful competitive twist! Tastings team colleagues Gil Riggans and Jim Baxter go head-to-head in a contest of palate, instinct, and food-and-wine know-how. Each has carefully chosen one wine to match with every course of a specially crafted three-course menu, showcasing their own style and approach to perfect pairings.
As the evening unfolds, you’ll have the chance to taste, compare, and cast your vote for your favourite pairing per course. Will you be won over by a bold, unexpected choice or side with a classic, tried-and-true match?
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore how wine and food can complement each other in different ways, while enjoying great company, friendly rivalry, and a feast of flavours. Who will win your vote?
About The Potted Pig:
Nestled beneath the bustling streets, The Potted Pig is a unique restaurant housed in a restored underground bank vault which dates back to 1855. Exposed brickwork, original vintage safes create an ambiance of historic charm and industrial elegance. Diners enjoy gourmet dishes illuminated by soft, ambient lighting that highlights the vault’s rugged textures, blending old-world intrigue where Welsh and modern British inspired culinary delights await.
The menu and the list of wines to be tasted will appear nearer the time when the seasonal menu has been decided upon.
Sit back, relax, and let the Tastings & Events team guide you through the wonders of food and wine pairing, whether it be at a restaurant takeover, themed dinner, Members’ lunch, or foodie masterclass. Our team will help members learn the building blocks of how the flavours and sensations in food and wine interact. The menus for the events are usually provided on registration but do let us know of any dietary or seating requirements.
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.