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Stevenage Buyer's Lunch with Matthew Horsley
Next up to join us for lunch will be Buyer for England, South Africa, Greece and Bordeaux, Matthew Horsley.
We will begin with an aperitif in the comfort of the Members’ Room, followed by a delicious four course meal paired with five wines.
Society Buyer Matthew Horsley will joinging us to guide us through the wines he has chosen, offering interesting insights into the wines, their producers, and their winemaking practices, as well as chatting to us about what makes him tick as a buyer.
Expect an afternoon of good food, good wines, and good company!
The menu for this lunch will be published no later than the week commencing 9th June, however we will be enjoying the following wines.
We will be enjoying the following wines
The Society's Exhibition English Blanc de Blancs 2018
A vintage blanc de blancs from our good friends at Ridgeview and a brilliant ...
The Society's Exhibition Chenin Blanc, Western Cape 2022
From South African chenin specialist Chris Alheit, from offcuts of his world-...
Hatzidakis Santorini Familia Assyrtiko 2022
Broad yet focused Santorini assyrtiko taken from plots across the island owne...
Carinus Family Vineyards Syrah, Stellenbosch 2022
The class of Danie Carinus’ sought-after vineyards and the winemaking talents...
Earth and Sky Naoussa, Thymiopoulos 2022
From xinomavro sourced predominantly from the warmer Trilofos region, with th...
Les Forts de Latour, 2008, Pauillac
Very pure and long on the palate and stylish and balanced. Classic Claret, th...
Ulysse Cazabonne, Sauternes (3rd release)
The third release of the Ulysse Sauternes is from the same world-renowned châ...
Beginning with a short introduction to the history of The Society while you refresh with an aperitif, you will then enjoy a delicious four course meal with paired wines, all in the comfort of our Members’ Room.
Our friendly Tastings team will be on hand to guide you through the wines and dishes, offering interesting insights into the wines, their producers and their winemaking practices, and chatting through why the food and wine pairings were chosen.
Expect an afternoon of good food, good wines, and good 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.