Get ready for a season of exceptional wine experiences!
Every Saturday from November 9th to December 21st, Friarwood invites you to join us for our free exclusive drop-in tastings at our Parsons Green and Wimbledon Village shops.
Each week, you’ll have the unique opportunity to meet the producers behind some of our most cherished wines, sample their finest selections, and gain insights into their production methods. Join us from 11.30 - 17.30 and enjoy a free tasting.
Here’s what’s in store:
Saturday, November 9th
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Parsons Green: Cecile, UK Agent for Cave de Ribeauville (Alsace, France)
- Featured Wines: Riesling Collection, Pinot Blanc Collection, Gewurztraminer Collection, Riesling Grand Cru Osterberg.
- Discover the elegance of Alsace with a focus on Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
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Wimbledon: Luca Fraccaroli, Owner of Domenico Fraccaroli (Veneto, Italy)
- Featured Wines: Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone
- Experience the rich and robust wines of Veneto, Italy.
Saturday, November 16th
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Parsons Green: Hugo, Technical Manager from Domaine Bonnardot (Burgundy, France)
- Featured Wines: HCDN Blanc, HCDN Rouge Coup de Foudre, Côtes de Nuits Village Rouge, Beaune 1er Cru Belissant
- Dive into the refined wines of Burgundy, with Hugo guiding you through their complexities.
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Wimbledon: Mathieu, Export Director from Bodega Monteviejo (Mendoza, Argentina)
- Featured Wines: Festivo Malbec, Petite Fleur, Lindaflor Chardonnay, Lindaflor Malbec
- Savour the bold flavours of Argentina’s Mendoza region with these standout selections.
Saturday, November 23rd
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Parsons Green: Caterina, Export Manager Europe from Capanna (Piedmont, Italy)
- Featured Wines: Sangiobi, Rosso di Montalcino, Sant’Antimo Rosso, Brunello di Montalcino
- Indulge in the rich and powerful wines of Piedmont, including the iconic Brunello.
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Wimbledon Village: Laurent, Export Manager from La Ferme du Mont & J.Boutin (Rhône, France)
- Featured Wines: Crozes Hermitage White, Crozes Hermitage Red, Gigondas, Rasteau
- Explore the robust and flavourful offerings of the Rhône Valley.
Saturday, November 30th
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Parsons Green: Andrea, Head Sommelier from Conti di San Bonifacio (Tuscany, Italy)
- Featured Wines: Monteregio, Docet, Sustinet
- Experience the heart of Tuscany with Andrea’s curated selections.
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Wimbledon Village: Marco, Export Manager from Reva & Cascina Ebreo (Piedmont, Italy)
- Featured Wines: Cascina Ebreo Sinchè, Cascina Ebreo Rosso, Reva Barbera, Reva Barolo
- Discover the depth of Piedmont’s Barbera and Barolo with Marco’s expert guidance.
Sunday, December 1st
- Wimbledon Village: Meet Michael Kennedy, CEO of Roebuck English Sparkling Wine, from 1-4pm and taste this stunning range of sparkling wines.
Saturday, December 7th
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Parsons Green: Alban, Export Manager/Agent from La Croix de Garde (Rhône, France)
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Wimbledon: Aurelie Nudant, Owner of Domaine Nudant (Burgundy, France)
- Featured Wines: Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Ladoix Rouge, Nuits Saint Georges
- Experience the elegance of Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Sunday, December 8th
- Wimbledon Village: Join us for a tasting from 12-5pm of Noughty's alcohol-free wines, perfect for those who are looking to enjoy the holiday cheer without the alcohol.
Friday, December 13th
- Wimbledon Village: Warm up your December evenings from 5-8pm with a tasting of Coachbuilt Scotch—a blend from Scotland's finest whisky regions.
Saturday, December 14th
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Parsons Green: Arnaud, Export Director from Domaine Devillard (Burgundy, France)
- Featured Wines: Renard Chardonnay, Chamirey Mercurey White, Chamirey Mercurey 1er Cru Red Clos du Roi, Ferte Givry, Pedrix Bourgogne Pinot Noir
- Discover the refined complexity of Burgundy’s finest selections.
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Wimbledon: Hakima Dib, Estate Manager from Chateau Fonplegade & Chateau Enclos (Bordeaux, France)
- Featured Wines: Enclos, Fleur de Fonplegade, Fonplegade
- Savour the rich, velvety textures of Bordeaux’s right bank.
Sunday, December 15th
- Parsons Green: Explore from 12-5pm the world of premium alcohol-free wines with Noughty. These tastings offer a delightful showcase of their top-rated, non-alcoholic sparkling and still wines.
Friday, December 20th
- Parsons Green: Experience from 5-8pm the craftsmanship of Coachbuilt, a blend that incorporates the distinct flavours of Scotland’s whisky-producing regions.
Saturday, December 21st - (14.30 - 18.30)
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Parsons Green & Wimbledon: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
- Celebrate the holiday season with the luxurious bubbles of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.
Join us each Saturday to meet the incredible producers, taste their exquisite wines, and find the perfect bottles for your holiday celebrations.
We look forward to welcoming you!
