This month’s tastings take you on a journey around the world – from delicate Japanese sake and vibrant Bordeaux reds, to sparkling wines from Down Under and award-winning Scottish whiskies. There’s something to tempt every palate, whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply keen to discover something new…
1. Celebrate World Sake Day – Free Tastings
To celebrate world Sake Day on Thursday 1st October the team @ Amathus are holding a weekend of Kay Sake sampling. Made with just water, rice, koji and yeast, Kay Sake is a premium Junmai Daiginjo sake with a smooth, creamy palate. Lower in alcohol than spirits and with no additives or sulphites, it’s delicious on the rocks and in cocktails. But don’t just take their word for it, call in and try it for yourself – the team will be offering the sake both neat and as an ingredient in some delicious cocktails.
Where & When: Amathus, Thursday 1st October 2026, 4 – 7 pm, Saturday 3rd October 2026, 11 am – 7 pm, Sunday 4th October 2026, 12 –5 pm
Tickets: Free, walk-in event. No booking required.
2. Amathus Autumn Drinks Fair
Medium-bodied, earthy reds and white wines with more body and texture really come into their own as the weather cools. Join the team at Amathus to taste a selection from their range of autumnal wines, and take advantage of special case discounts for this weekend only.
Where & When: Amathus, Saturday 3rd October 2026, 11 am – 7 pm and Sunday 4th October 2026, 12 – 5 pm.
Tickets: Free entry. Booking not required.
3. Autumn Wine & Canapés Night
Raise a glass for a great cause at this cosy evening of delicious wine and seasonal flavours in aid of children’s charity Wooden Spoon. Enjoy 7 carefully selected wines paired with 7 delicious canapés.
Where & When: Fire Stables, Thursday October 8th @ 6pm
Tickets: £30pp, with all proceeds going to the Wooden Spoon charity. Visit the Fire Stables website to book: https://www.firestables.co.uk/whats-on?month=october
4. French Esoterica: Red Edition
Discover more about some of the quirkier regional red wines from across France at this intimate in-store Jeroboams tasting. Taste six carefully selected lesser-known red wines from all over France, featuring unique styles, rare varietals and quirky expressions. From high-altitude Monduese from Savoie, to a rare Côt from Central Loire, there will be a juicy range of oddities to explore. The wines will be accompanied by cheese and nibbles.
Where & When: Jeroboams, Friday 9th October, 6 – 7.30 pm
Tickets: £35 pp. Book here: Eventbrite. Alternatively, pop in store to buy and enjoy a £3 discount.
5. House of Arras Tasmanian Sparkling Wine Masterclass
With its pristine, cool-climate vineyards, Tasmania is perfect sparkling wine territory. Taking advantage of this, House of Arras has dedicated decades to perfecting a distinctive Tasmanian sparkling wine style that now stands among the finest in the world. Join Toby Spiers from House of Arras, as he guides you through the winery’s story and award-winning wines. Tastings, which will be accompanied by light snacks include:
- A by Arras Premium Cuvée
- House of Arras Blanc de Blancs NV
- House of Arras Brut Elite Cuvée
- House of Arras Grand Vintage 2015
- House of Arras Vintage Rosé
Where & When: Amathus, Friday 9th October, from 6.30 – 8 pm
Tickets: £45 plus booking fee. Book here: Eventbrite
6. Lindores Abbey Whisky Sampling
A small family-run business, Lindores Abbey Distillery stands opposite the ruins of the Abbey – the site of the first recorded distillation of Scotch Whisky – on the outskirts of Newburgh in Fife. At this free event you will sample two of their lowland single malts: 1494, the distillery’s award-winning signature single malt, commemorating the earliest documented record of Scottish whisky distillation, and the recently released Nectere, which unusually is matured across four types of Sherry cask and offers beautifully balanced complexity.
Where & When: Amathus, Saturday 10th October 2026, from 11 am – 5 pm
Tickets: Free walk-in event. No booking required.
7. Cygnet Welsh Gin Sampling
Get in the mood for International Gin and Tonic Day on 19th October with a sampling of Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin.
Founded by Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins, Cygnet combines pure Welsh water with botanicals including fresh lime, orange peel and pink grapefruit to create an exceptionally smooth luxury gin with a delightful citrus vibrancy.
Call into Amathus and meet Gabriele, Cygnet’s Head of Advocacy – she’ll be delighted to offer you a sample of the Cygnet and mix a G&T or a Gin & It for you to try.
Where & When: Amathus, Saturday 17th October 2026, from 12 – 5 pm
Tickets: Free walk-in event. No booking required.
8. The Italian Spirit: Vermouth, Amari & Grappa Tasting
Italy is known the world over for its distinct aperitivi and digestivi drinking cultures. At this guided tasting you’ll try a range of aperitivi and digestivi from renowned Piedmont distillery Marolo. This includes a selection of their single-variety grappas – each expressing the distinct flavours and aromas of the grape varietal – as well as revived vermouth and fernet recipes from historic brand Domenico Ulrich.
The tasting will be accompanied by a selection of nibbles.
Where & When: Amathus, Thursday 22nd October, from 6.30 – 8 pm
Tickets: £35pp. Book here: Eventbrite
9. Angus Dundee Scotch Whisky Sampling
With the clocks going back this weekend and darker evenings setting in, what better time to explore the warming flavour profiles of Angus Dundee single-malt whiskies? Angus Dundee is an independent family-owned business with three award-winning Scotch whisky brands – Tomintoul, Glencadam and Old Ballantruan. The team at Amathus Wimbledon are delighted to welcome Jordan Hillman, grandson of the company founder, for a tasting of whiskies from each of the three brands. With Jordan to guide you, you’ll try the:
- Tomintoul 10yr
- Glencadam 15yr Madeira cask
- Old Ballantruan 10yr
Where & When: Amathus, Saturday 24th October 2026, from 11 am – 6 pm & Sunday 25th October 2026 from 12 – 5 pm.
Tickets: Free walk-in event. No booking required.
10. Bordeaux, Classic for a Reason
Take a tasting trip to one of the world’s most famous wine regions and try a selection of wines that showcase the variety of styles across it. A flight of six wines will be featured, complemented by cheese and charcuterie. Expect some big-hitters in this event including blockbuster wines from top Châteaux in Saint-Émilion, Margaux, Pomerol, Sauternes and more, trying vintages up to 20 years old.
Where & When: Jeroboams, Friday 23rd October, 6 – 7.30 pm
Tickets: £48 pp. Book here: Eventbrite. Also available to purchase in store.
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