Shropshire Wine School

31/10/2026

29/10/2026

🌏 The Ultimate Southern Hemisphere Showcase: 6 Glasses of New Zealand & Australia! 🇳🇿🇦🇺✨
Ready to cross the equator for a night of incredible w**emaking? Join us for an exclusive New Zealand & Australia W**e Tasting Night as we explore the bright, bold, and world-class terroirs of the New World!
We’ve curated a spectacular 6-glass line-up featuring the crisp, cool-climate icons of New Zealand and the legendary, powerful classics of Australia:
🌾 NZ Sauvignon Blanc – punchy, aromatic, and exploding with zesty passionfruit and crisp lime.
🍒 NZ Pinot Noir – elegant, smooth, and packed with bright red cherry and subtle savoury spice.
🧈 Aus Chardonnay – beautifully textured, vibrant, and perfectly balancing stone fruit with subtle oak.
🍋 Aus Riesling – bone-dry, razor-sharp, and bursting with intense citrus and floral elegance.
🍇 Aus Shiraz – bold, rich, and full-bodied, delivering that classic punch of dark fruit and black pepper.
🍫 Aus Cabernet Sauvignon – structured, deeply flavourful, and layered with rich blackcurrant
Tuesday 24th November - St Vincent's 7.00-9.00pm

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28/10/2026

Following our vineyard walk through the Freedom Vineyard (planted 1843) we continued our visit under the expertise of cellar door manager Jon **ery in Tanunda, Barossa.

We moved into the underground tasting room, constructed from a historic 19th century well (apologies for the low light), to taste their old vine collection.

The term “old vines” is used in quite a random fashion around the world, but in typical Australian fashion, they have developed the “Barossa Old Vine Charter”, which has now become the “Old Vine Charter” internationally.

🍷35 Years + “Old Vines”
🍷70 Years + “Survivor Vines”
🍷100 Years + “Centennial Vines”
🍷125 Years + “Ancestral Vines”

We got to taste 5 w**es across these categories, Grenache and Cabernet-35 years plus, and 3 Shiraz, one from each of 70, and 125 years old. The last one was from the Freedom Vineyard planted in 1843. I suppose they didn’t think having a 150 years plus or even a 175 years plus was worth it as there are so vines that are THAT old!

The reason for all these old vines in Barossa is linked to the history of the region, most notably the fact that there is no Phylloxera here - the pest that attacks vines planted on their original roots.

All the vines at Langmeil, and commonly across much of South Australia are ungrafted, planted on their original Vitis Vinifera roots. We even saw some vine propagation in the vineyard, done the ancient way, what the French call “Marcottage” - bending a vine into the ground where it will take root. I’ve never seen this before.

The concentration of fruit flavour on these old vines w**es was truly astounding. But don’t think that simply means raw power, they were all beautifully balanced with acidity, tannin and alcohol to give superb structure on the palate.

These w**es are all available in the UK, so I will be making some “investment” on my return!

27/10/2026

❄️🍷 Defeat the Winter Chill with 6 Ultimate Big Reds! ✨

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, nothing beats the comfort of a rich, robust, and warming glass of red w**e. Join us for a spectacular Big Red W**es for Winter Tasting where we are pouring six of the world's most powerful, full-bodied blockbusters!
We’ve curated an incredible 6-glass line-up designed to warm you from the inside out:

• 🌿 South African Cabernet Sauvignon – deep, intense, and structured, bursting with dark blackcurrant and subtle cedar spice.
• 🍇 Australian Shiraz – bold, rich, and unashamedly full-bodied, delivering that classic punch of dark fruit and black pepper.
• 🏔️ Argentinian Malbec – velvety, plush, and intensely satisfying, exploding with dark blackberry, plum, and cocoa.
• 🔥 US Old-Vine Zinfandel – rich, jammy, and beautifully complex, packed with concentrated dark berry flavours and sweet baking spice.
• 👑 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France) – the legendary king of the Rhône; deep, warming, and layered with rich red fruits and wild herbs.
• 🍒 Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy) – intensely powerful, luxurious, and velvety, made from naturally dried grapes for unparalleled richness.
Whether you're looking for the perfect fireside sipper or a bold match for winter stews, come swirl, sip, and discover the ultimate winter warmers.

Friday 20th November St Vincent's 7.00-9.00pm

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26/10/2026

A fabulous visit to Langmeil w**ery, hosted by Jon, who took us to the “Freedom” vineyard of Shiraz vines planted in 1843, reputed to be some of the oldest vines in the world.

This is another Barossa w**ery that can trace its roots to German emigrants in the 19th century. Amazing to think these vines re coming up to 200 years old, and are obviously ungrafted.

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25/10/2026

Heading into the Barossa, we visited the iconic w**ery of Henschke in Eden Valley. Their Hill of Grace rivals Penfold’s Grange for the title of Australia’s best w**e.

We didn’t taste Hill of Grace though, but we did have some exceptionally good w**e, produced by a family-owned w**ery with a fascinating history.

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24/10/2026

Moving on from the Hunter Valley (NSW), we’ve arrived in the very centre of the Australian w**e industry - South Australia, and where should we start our visits, but the most famous w**ery in Australia - Penfolds, who produce what most people consider to be the flagship of Australian w**es - Grange, a blend dominated by Shiraz with a little Cabernet Sauvignon. This was a fascinating tasting, and I learned quite a bit. Penfolds have over 3,000 ha of their own vineyards spread across Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawara. They don’t follow a terroir single vineyard approach for most of their w**es, but instead select different quality grapes from multiple vineyards and create numbered “Bins” eg 28, 51, 407, 707 etc. Although they produce many w**es at quality levels from medium to super premium, we opted for the premium tasting which included Grange as I’ve never tasted it before.

A great tasting, lots of interest, including a Ch*****ne (I was wondering if the Aussies were courting a messy legal action until our host informed us that this was indeed the real thing, made in Ch*****ne), a great Riesling and two very different Chardonnay’s - Bin 25A was very “French” - just the way I like them. Onto the reds, all of which were great from Bin 28 all the way to Bin 707 and Grange. As with all the tastings in Australia we’ve been to the experience was first class with our very knowledgeable and friendly host.

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22/10/2026

🍇 The Ultimate Iberian Escape: 6 Glasses of Spain & Portugal! 🇪🇸🇵🇹✨

Ready to sun-drenched vineyards and rugged coastlines? Join us for an exclusive Spanish & Portuguese W**e Tasting Night as we journey through the absolute best of the Iberian Peninsula!
We’ve curated a spectacular 6-glass line-up featuring crisp, coastal whites and some of the boldest, most iconic reds in the world:
• 🌊 Albariño (Spain) – crisp, saline, and bursting with zesty citrus from the rocky Atlantic coast of Rías Baixas.
• 🍏 Verdejo (Spain) – bright, aromatic, and beautifully refreshing with notes of green apple and herbs.
• 🍒 Rioja (Spain) – the ultimate Spanish classic; smooth, oak-aged, and elegantly structured.
• ⛰️ Priorat (Spain) – rare, powerful, and deeply complex reds grown on legendary, steep slate hillsides.
• ☀️ Jumilla (Spain) – bold, rich, and intensely fruity Monastrell from the sun-baked vineyards of the south.
• 🍇 Douro Valley (Portugal) – rich, structured, and deeply flavourful, showcasing Portugal's finest, robust dry reds.
Come swirl, sip, and discover the passionate w**emaking traditions that make Spain and Portugal so legendary.

Wednesday 18th November - St Vincent's 7.00-9.00pm

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20/10/2026

🥖🍷 The Ultimate Guide to Charcuterie & W**e Pairing! ✨

Ever wonder why a specific slice of cured ham tastes completely different depending on the w**e you sip with it? Join us for an interactive, flavour-packed Charcuterie & W**e Workshop where we lift the curtain on the art of pairing!

During this delicious evening, we will guide your palate through 6 distinct artisan pairings. Because we only source the finest products, our menu evolves from workshop to workshop depending on availability—but every single event will feature at least 3 legendary combinations from this mouth-watering line-up:

🍕 Italian Salami with bold, rustic Italian Sangiovese
🥖 Traditional Saucisson with a rich, sun-drenched Southern French Carignan
🍇 Cured Spanish Ham with a beautifully aged, smooth Rioja Reserva
🍏 Cured French Ham with a beautifully textured, aromatic Roussanne
🥩 Rich Pork Rillettes with a classic, spicy Côtes du Rhône
🌶️ Spicy Chorizo with a dry, intensely complex Amontillado Sherry

Whether you're looking to elevate your next dinner party or just love a luxurious night out, this workshop is for you. Come hungry, leave inspired!

Friday 6th November St Vincent 7.00-9.00pm

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18/10/2026

Day three in the Hunter Valley, we visited one of the most historic w**eries in the area, in fact one of the most historic in Australia - Tyrell’s. A real privilege to taste all their award-winning iconic VAT series w**es, and also have a quick peek into the historic founder’s rooms.

Great w**es from a great w**ery. The Hunter Valley Semillon is a unique style of w**e, and Tyrells’s are masters of the style.

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