Events at Cambridge Wine Merchants
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Events
September
Cherry Hinton Pub Quiz – 6 September
Join us for a fun-filled quiz night hosted by the Cherry Hinton Road branch. Gather your squad of up to 4 and get ready for a mix of general knowledge and wine/spirits questions, topped with an exciting blind wine-tasting round!
Date: Wednesday, 6 September .
Time: 7pm
Where: CWM – Cherry Hinton Branch
Cost: £16.00 per team.
For Bookings: Contact the Cherry Hinton branch, in person, phone (01223 214548) or email.
Please note that tickets for the event are transferrable, but are not refundable. Thank you.
Islay Whisky Tasting – Cherry Hinton Branch
A guided tasting of 5 Islay whiskies (surprise surprise) + 1 guest whisky, a peated Scotch from somewhere else
Light refreshments will be served.
Limited to 26 places.
Date: Wednesday, 20 September .
Time: 7pm
Where: CWM – Cherry Hinton Branch
Cost: £40.00 per person
For Bookings: Contact the Cherry Hinton branch, in person, phone (01223 214548) or email.
Please note that tickets for the event are transferrable, but are not refundable. Thank you.
Bordeaux Dinner – 28th September
A celebratory dinner held at Westminister College. The event will be hosted by award–winning Bordeaux buyer and CWM company owner Hal Wilson, with a selection of five wines from Bordeaux.
Date: Thursday, 28 September .
Time: 7pm – 10pm(-ish)
Where: Westminster College, Cambridge
Cost: £79.50 per person
Limited to 100 tickets
For Bookings: SALES HAVE NOW ENDED.
Please note that tickets for the event are transferrable, but are not refundable. Thank you.
June
30th Anniversary Wine Fair — SOLD OUT
Come help us celebrate our 30th anniversary at our very cleverly named ’30th Anniversary Wine Fair.’
Over 150 wines to sample.
Food vans available.
Date: Friday, 16 June .
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Where: Cambridge Rugby Club, Grantchester Road CB3 9ED
Cost: £25 per person
For Bookings: NOW SOLD OUT.
Please note that tickets for the event are transferrable, but are not refundable. Thank you.
Previous Events
We run so many events, and of such variety, that we’ve run out of room to list them here. So check out the Events Archive page to see more!
More Events by our friends at Cambridge Wine Academy
September
Spanish wine and tapas
There is so much more to Spanish wine than Rioja, Cava and Sherry. Join Spanish wine expert Steve Hovington from The Cambridge Wine Academy for a tour of Spain’s beautiful vineyard areas with specially selected wines and tapas. Buenísimo!
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
Wednesday 13th September, 7.15pm
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Tuesday 12th September, 10am – 5pm
Course fee: £210 includes study guide, wine samples, tuition and examination https://www.cambridgewineacademy.com/wine-courses/wset-level-1-award-in-wines/
This hands-on introduction to the world of wine is ideal for beginners and covers the basic styles of wine, main grape varieties, how to store and serve wine correctly, and how to pair food and wine successfully. The course makes an ideal gift for a friend or family member with an interest in wine.
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Tuesdays, September 19th, 26th & October 3rd
Course fee: £510 includes study guide, wine samples, tuition and examination https://www.cambridgewineacademy.com/wine-courses/wset-level-2-award-in-wines/
Do you enjoy wine but would like to know more? This course is designed for those that would like to gain a more structured knowledge of wine. You’ll learn about the main grape varieties and styles of wines produced in the wine regions of the world. You’ll learn why wines taste the way they do and the factors that influence wine quality, price and style. You’ll learn how to serve and store wine correctly and how to pair food and wine successfully. You’ll get to taste over 40 wines and build up your wine tasting skills to professional level. If you pass the exam at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate, lapel pin and internationally recognised wine qualification.
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel like it’s really changed how I drink, talk about and purchase wine!’
David, WSET Level 2 student
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
October
Tour of France
Wednesday 4 October, 7,15pm
Tickets are £30
To many France is the home of wine. Join French wine expert Steve Hovington us for a tour of France’s beautiful vineyard regions. Eight carefully selected wines from the award-winning Cambridge Wine Merchants range accompanied by tasty fromage, pan et charcouterie. Oh-la-la!
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 & 21 (exam on day six)
£895 includes study pack, over 70 wine samples, tuition and examination.
For dedicated wine enthusiasts and those who need to make informed decisions and recommendations about wine for work, this challenging yet rewarding expert level wine course is the perfect way to advance your wine knowledge.
https://www.cambridgewineacademy.com/wine-courses/wset-level-3-award-in-wines/
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.
Previous events
August
English Wine & Cheese
Who’d have thought it, dear old Blighty the home of fantastic wine and cheese? We’ll be pairing six artisan cheeses with six delicious English wines and exploring why this country is increasingly earning a world class reputation for both.
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
When: Wednesday 2 August
Time: 7pm for 7.15pm start
How much: £30 (includes tasty nibbles)
or tickets can be purchased at the branch
July
Great Wine Rivers of Europe
It is no coincidence that some of Europe’s greatest wine regions are found next to rivers. It was the Romans who spread their wine know-how far and wide and rivers were the ancient superhighways transporting wine in amphorae to the thirsty colonies. Jump on board for a fascinating wine cruise along eight of Europe’s greatest wine rivers, Danube, Rhine, Loire, Garonne, Rhone, Ebro, Duero/Douro and Po and taste some fantastic wines along the way.
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
When: Wednesday 5 July
Time: 7pm for 7.15pm start
How much: £30 (includes tasty nibbles)
or tickets can be purchased at the branch
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Do you enjoy wine but would like to know more? This course is designed for those that would like to gain a more structured knowledge of wine. You’ll learn about the main grape varieties and styles of wines produced in the wine regions of the world. You’ll learn why wines taste the way they do and the factors that influence wine quality, price and style. You’ll learn how to serve and store wine correctly and how to pair food and wine successfully. You’ll get to taste over 40 wines and build up your wine tasting skills to professional level. If you pass the exam at the end of the course, you will receive a certificate, lapel pin and internationally recognised wine qualification.
‘I thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel like it’s really changed how I drink, talk about and purchase wine!’
David, WSET Level 2 student
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
When: Tuesdays, July 4, 11 & 18
Time: 10am – 5pm
How much: £495 (includes study guide, wine samples, tuition and examination)
June
Burgundy Tasting
All aboard for a tour of arguably the world’s greatest wine region. From chilly Chablis in the North, through the gilded Cote D’Or then down to sunny Maconnais in the South, no one region anywhere else in the world boasts such a wealth of wine treasures and vinous delights. And what is more astonishing, is that despite the incredible diversity of wine styles, the wines are made from only two grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We will be unravelling the mystical term ‘terroir’ and finding out what all the fuss is about. If your a Burgundy wine lover, this is a not to be missed event.
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX
When: Wednesday 7 June
Time: 7pm for 7.15pm start
How much: £30 (includes tasty nibbles)
or tickets can be purchased at the branch