Whether you’re a seasoned wine and spirits enthusiast, or simply looking to discover new flavours, these June events offer the perfect opportunity to sip, swirl and savour the very best tastes of summer. Chat with knowledgeable experts, try before you buy and explore drinks from around the world without leaving the Village…
1. Fenjiu Baijiu Sampling
Did you know that the world’s most popular spirit is one that few people in the UK have heard of, never mind tried?
Baijiu is made from three basic ingredients – sorghum, qu and water – and was traditionally enjoyed neat throughout meals, but today is also used as the base for premium cocktails.
Join Qiqi, Yiru and Samantha from Fenjiu Baijiu (purportedly China’s oldest Baijiu brand) to learn about the drink’s history and the complex production methods behind it – and of course to sample the Baijiu itself. As well as offering neat samples, the team will be mixing up a Baijiu Negroni, a Rose Highball and a Bamboo Garden for you to try.
Where & When: Amathus, Saturday 6th June 2026, 12 – 5 pm
Booking/Tickets: Booking not required. Free, walk-in event.
2. Elite Wines of Italy
Enjoy some of Italy’s most esteemed red wines in this superlative tasting honouring the Nebbiolo grape variety. You’ll taste six premium wines from both Barolo and Barbaresco, showcasing wines with floral delicacy, meaty power, and everything in between. Learn about the wines and their relationship with the local cuisine with a few examples of food from the region.
Where & When: Jeroboams, Friday 12th June, 6 – 7.30 pm
Tickets: £48 pp. Buy here on Eventbrite, or purchase in store.
3. Marrakech Gin & Martini Sampling
Imagine the scent of warm spices wafting through the sultry air in a busy Moroccan souk. Now imagine those same aromas captured in a gin – Marrakech Gin.
Infused with bright citrus and fragrant spices, including cardamon and ginger, try this delicious gin for yourself and meet co-founder of CBA Gin Co Peter Barney, who will be putting his extensive bar-management experience into practice, mixing up a Marrakech Gin Dirty Martini and classic G&T for you to sample.
Where & When: Amathus, Saturday 13th June 2026, 12 – 5 pm
Booking/Tickets: Free, walk-in event. Booking not required
4. Prams & Pinot
At this wine tasting welcoming all parents & prams, you will sample and learn about 4 seasonal wines, accompanied with light nibbles, in a relaxed and informal environment with plenty of pram space. Spittoons and a small changing table are available. You can also enjoy an exclusive discount, only available on the tasting day: Get 10% off your order when you purchase any of the wines tasted.
Where & When: Friarwood Wines & Spirits, Monday 1st, 15th and 29th June, 1:30-3 pm.
Tickets: £25pp. Book tickets on friarwood.com
5. Lanson Champagne Masterclass
Founded in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne houses and Official Supplier of Champagne to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
Join Lanson’s Dan Corry for a tasting of this celebrated Champagne house’s elegant Champagnes and experience their vitality and inimitable freshness for yourself. Dan will guide you through five delicious Lanson Champagnes accompanied by a selection of nibbles.
Where & When: Amathus, Wednesday 24th June 2026, 6.30 – 8 pm
Tickets: £50pp plus booking fee. Buy here on Eventbrite.
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