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Stevenage Buyer's Dinner with Freddy Bulmer
Who is the real Freddy Bulmer? Join us for dinner where we will be joined by the man behind our outstanding Austrian, Australian and New Zealand ranges and find out what makes him tick.
We will begin with an aperitif in the comfort of the Members’ Room, followed by a delicious four course meal paired with five wines hand-picked by Freddy.
Joined for the evening by Freddy, your Buyer for Austria, Australia and New Zealand, we will be walked through his menu and wine choices, getting an insight into what inspires his ranges, and what we can expect for the future.
Expect an evening of good food, good wines, and good company!
Delighting your palates will be the following:
Aperitif
Mixed bruschette
1. Graham's Tawny Port 20 Years Old
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Starter
Smoked haddock risotto
2. Geyerhof Hofstudien Pinot Blanc, Kremstal 2021
3. Hunter's Offshoot Marlborough Chardonnay 2021
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Main
Rib of beef with rosemary baked potatoes and Italian sides: green beans in tomato and peas with pancetta
4. Whistler Wines 'Shiver' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
5. Contino Garnacha, Rioja 2021
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Cheese
Goat cheese with crackers and grapes
6. Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Dessert
Tiramisu.
7. Moscato d'Asti, La Caliera 2024
We will be enjoying the follownig wines

Graham's Tawny Port 20 Years Old
Outstanding 20-year-old tawny, with typical Graham's richness. Its soft textu...

Hunter's Offshoot Marlborough Chardonnay 2021
A remarkable Wine Champion from one of New Zealand`s rising star winemakers, ...

Geyerhof Hofstudien Pinot Blanc, Kremstal 2021
Pinot blanc has centuries of history in Austria and is almost as much at home...

Whistler Wines 'Shiver' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
Vibrant, midweight Australian shiraz which is full of life and energy. Grown ...

Contino Garnacha, Rioja 2021
A refined, supremely elegant Rioja from this top estate but this is unusual i...

Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Zesty, smart and refreshing sauvignon which demonstrates the finesse possible...

Moscato d'Asti, La Caliera 2023
From a family-owned historic producer in Piedmont making brilliantly balanced...
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.