Hampshire Wine School
Hampshire Wine School
Hampshire Wine School
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7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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A very warm welcome to Hampshire Wine School - an independent wine education company, not affiliated to any wine merchants or retailers. We run fun Wine, Champagne, Beer, Port, Gin & Tonic and Whisky Tastings and Wine & Food Pairing Courses in HAMPSHIRE (with venues in Southampton and Winchester) and NOW in DORSET (in Poole) for people who enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it. We also run professional staff training, corporate evenings, team building days and fun private events, as well as hen parties and stag dos. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE from only £25, with FREE p&p and NO EXPIRY DATE. The perfect present, beautifully presented!
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Taxi4one
12 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Cecile is incredibly knowledgable and yet made the tasting and pairing very simple and enjoyable. As always a really fun evening with friends. We would highly recommend!
Written 15 April 2023
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Sue C
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Mar 2023 • Friends
I would really recommend the 8 week wine course. Cecile’s enthusiasm is infectious, and her knowledge is amazing. Without even thinking I’m checking bottles for things Cecile has said and enjoying buying bottles I might not have before.
Her wine and food pairing advice is so useful and really does make such a difference!
What I also love is that as long as you give appropriate notice, if you can’t make a week on the course, you can have a credit for another time.
Thank you so much Cecile 😁 cheers
Her wine and food pairing advice is so useful and really does make such a difference!
What I also love is that as long as you give appropriate notice, if you can’t make a week on the course, you can have a credit for another time.
Thank you so much Cecile 😁 cheers
Written 1 March 2023
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Ant
Downton, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023
I've gone to a couple of wine tasting sessions with Cecile recently and can't recommend them enough. A great blend (pun intended) of education and entertainment; I learnt a lot about the wines, wine producing regions and tasting techniques, despite my lazy saliva glands and questionable taste buds. There's always an interesting selection of wines to try and it's really helped me in selecting new wines to buy.
Written 13 February 2023
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Andy P
Ringwood, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Excellent Cecile XXX❤️❤️❤️
Lots of excellent wines and explanations.
Looking for the next one to book.
Lots of excellent wines and explanations.
Looking for the next one to book.
Written 11 February 2023
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Nicki G
3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
My husband and I are hooked! Fantastic evening which was educational, interesting and fun.
This was our first wine tasting event and cannot wait to sign up for the next.
Thank you, cecille.. You're amazing 😊
This was our first wine tasting event and cannot wait to sign up for the next.
Thank you, cecille.. You're amazing 😊
Written 18 November 2022
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Chris T
Southampton, UK2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Kevin was excellent at the Champagne tasting, I do hope that Cecile gets well soon. 6 wonderful and varied Champagnes were tasted and the saborage was a real treat!
Written 30 July 2022
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Lesley Butterworth
13 contributions
Feb 2022
I have recently completed the eight week World of Wine course and cannot recommend this course enough. I have learned so much and am already reaping the benefits by understanding and appreciating what wines I am buying and sharing. Many of the wines Cecile recommends are easily found in supermarkets and local wine merchants, and frequently she provides really unique wines from her own cellar that would be unavailable without her input.
Cecile is a fabulous teacher, an engaging expert, a joy to listen to and learn with and no question, big nor small phases her. I am already booking myself onto more of her courses and again, I cannot recommend these courses highly enough, they are wonderful! Cheers Cecile!!! x
Cecile is a fabulous teacher, an engaging expert, a joy to listen to and learn with and no question, big nor small phases her. I am already booking myself onto more of her courses and again, I cannot recommend these courses highly enough, they are wonderful! Cheers Cecile!!! x
Written 25 April 2022
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SHR228
southampton4 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
What a fantastic evening! Cecile was the most wonderful host. She was so friendly, bubbly and knowledgeable. The champagne was delicious, the sabrage was brilliant and we learnt a lot. What a fun evening! Comes highly recommended! We will certainly be doing more tastings with The Hampshire Wine School. A great gift for friends and family!
Written 21 April 2022
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Jo P
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic evening! Cecile is an amazing hostess, full of knowledge, wit and humour. Such a relaxed and fun evening. I can’t wait to join in another experience, and for someone that never goes out and doesn’t tend to drink wine that’s a true reflection of the impact that Cecile has had on me. We bonded with strangers and laughed more than we have for a long time. Highly recommended.
Written 13 April 2022
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Lulu S
London, UK2 contributions
Feb 2022
A great evening - we learned lots about French Reds, enjoyed the wide variety of wines that we tasted and had fun - highly recommended! Only wish we'd brought a pen and paper to take notes.
Written 9 February 2022
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Hi, Could you please contact me regarding redeeming some vouchers, your website doesn't seem to work...
I have sent you emails, left messages on your mobile and even talked to the speaker on your latest Champagne course in Southampton! Thanks. Izabel Allen
Boxling61
Hampshire, UK3 contributions
hi
can you please clarify what food is included in the £95 wine tasting day is it a full lunch? thank you
Cecile B
Eastleigh, UK6 contributions
Hi Lesley,
Thank you for your interest in the Hampshire Wine School and for your enquiry about our tastings.
Our Saturday Wine Course with lunch (11am-4pm) will include the following:
- 11 wines to taste
- 1 glass of champagne upon arrival
- 2-course lunch prepared by our venue: 1 main course (at least 3 choices between a meat, fish and vegetarian dish) and 1 dessert (at least 3 choices, of which 1 cheese plate). Please find below our latest menu from St James Tavern for our Saturday Wine Course held there on 09/11/19.
All for £95 per person. We run 1 a month, either in Southampton or in Winchester. Please visit our website for more information and online bookings.
I look forward to welcoming you at one of my tastings real soon for hours of wine fun! ;-)
Best wishes,
Cecile, Proprietor, Wine Tutor and Champagne Expert
Menu for our Saturday Wine Course on 09/11/19 from St James Tavern:
Mains
Beer Battered Haddock, Chunky Chips, Proper Tartar Sauce & Minty Mushy Peas
Handmade Hampshire Beef Burger, Topped With Bacon, Smoked Cheddar, Matt’s Sauce, Gem Lettuce & Tomato, Skin on Fries & Coleslaw
Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Korma, Toasted Cashew Nuts, Turmeric Spiced Rice & Flatbread
Sausages, Creamy Mash Potato, Seasonal Vegetables & Gravy
Desserts
White Chocolate Panna Cotta, Hazelnut Cookie, Cape Gooseberries
Apple & Blackberry Almond Crumble, Custard
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice-cream
Selection of South Coast Cheeses with Perfect Pickle Chutney