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York - Battle of the Bottles dinner
Due to overwhelming demand, we’re delighted to release a second date for this popular event. The original sold out quickly, and we’re thrilled to offer another opportunity to experience it.
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.
At the end of the night, the scores will be tallied, and one colleague will be crowned the ultimate pairing champion! Will you back bold creativity or classic harmony? The power is in your hands.
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! This unique dinner will see 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 Fish & Forest:
"An independent restaurant on Grape Lane, York, serving seasonal and sustainable fish, game and forest foods. Menus take inspiration from the sea, the forest and the Yorkshire countryside.
Michelin Guide: “The name is a clue as to this intimate restaurant’s focus, as well as to its sustainable ethos. Tucked down a narrow, cobbled street in York's pretty city centre, not far from the famous Shambles, its menu focuses on fish from small boats, meats reared putting husbandry first and game from local shoots. All parts of the ingredients are used too, so that the constantly evolving blackboard menu produces little waste. The self-taught chef's cooking has an ambitious edge, with dishes proving to be fresh and vibrant. The friendly team add to the appeal.”
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.