Private and bespoke wine tastings

To make a booking, please call us on 01273 567176, or send an email to shop@tengreenbottles.com.

Small group tasting - £15 p/ head
2-7 people
Sample a selection of six of our wines by the glass with detailed explanations from one of our knowledgeable staff.

Introduction to wine tasting - £25 p/head
8-14 people
Do you feel intimidated at dinner parties when the topic turns to wine? Does the approach of the wine-waiter make you break into a cold sweat? Do you stand frozen with confusion when confronted with a wall of wine at your local supermarket? Well fear no longer, this wine tasting is for you! With expert advice you will taste through a selection of wines - a sparkling, three whites and three reds - and find out about grape varieties, wine regions, wine makers and wine making techniques. Hosted by one of the owners of tengreenbottles this is a relaxed and informal approach to the subject which will allow you to enjoy some seriously good wine and leave one-and-a-half hours later a little bit wiser regarding the intricacies of this wonderful liquid.

Wine challenge - £30 p/head, including prize
8 people +
A great event for networking, team building or just having fun, this option pits a number of teams against one another in a blind, wine-tasting challenge. Each team will be given 6 wines to try (three white and three red) and by matching them to their notes, will have to place each wine in the correct order listed. Easy you might say, but we have been know to throw in a few curve balls now and again - Nerello Mascalese anyone? Come and test your taste buds against our fantastic selection of wines, and remember, no charming the staff to get the answers out of them!

Premium wine tasting - £50 p/head
8-14 people
For the seriously vinously minded of you (try saying that after half a bottle of Claret) this is a tasting designed to let you get your teeth in to some seriously good stuff. More about individual wines of great character and regional expression than the basics of wine tasting, it allows you to discover some of the great, undiscovered gems of Burgundy, The Loire, Tuscany, Piemonte, The Mosel, Navarre, Rioja and even (dare say it) East Sussex. Indulge (or discover) your passion for grapes like Pinot Noir, Riesling, Nebbiolo, Chenin Blanc,Tempranillo, Sauvignon, Sangiovese and of course the wonderful Chardonnay, with the people who have spent the past few years individually selecting these wines for your enjoyment. We also provide a wonderful selection of meats and cheeses to compliment the wines and really bring them to life.

Bespoke - starting at £25 p/head
8-14 people
Are you a nonconformist? Do you naturally rebel against structure and authority? Then Nietzsche … and this tasting are for you. Ok, perhaps not the former, but what I’m trying to say is that with this option the world, or at least the shop, is your oyster. Tell us how you would imagine your perfect wine tasting event and we will endeavour to make it happen, and if you’re not sure we will consult with you to make sure you get everything you want. We can cater for both a relaxed style of tasting allowing for greater conversation and also a more technical and academic approach going into real detail. You can spend a little more and include a great selection of cheeses and meats to accompany the wines. Likewise you can opt for premium wines if you ‘re feeling flush or alternatively if you have a tighter budget we can select a range of excellent value-for-money wines that really show the strength and breadth of our wine list. Really, anything goes (within reason) so hopefully we will be seeing you soon.

Terms and conditions for private tastings
1. A 25% deposit is payable upon confirmation of numbers and the date.
2. The deposit is fully refundable providing notice of cancellation is given a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
3. Please note that the prices are based on the number of people attending, therefore once the booking has been confirmed, the full balance (based on the quote for the original number of attendees) is payable regardless of how may turn up on the day.
4. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of the event the deposit is not refundable.