Essex Wine School
Essex Wine School
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Colchester, Essex, England
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2023
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Emily M
Essex, UK5 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Neil was fantastic and explained everything in great detail. Would highly recommend and would definitely go again.
Written 16 February 2023
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davenash1
Wickford, UK3 contributions
Feb 2023
My Daughter (24) & I took George for his 90th birthday to the Essex Wine School Cheese & Wine pairing tasting evening. All three of us enjoyed the evening immensely. As usual Neil Bull pitched the evening perfectly sharing information with knowledge, humour and in a relaxing and friendly manner.
The choice of wine and accompanying cheese was fantastic and we came away satisfied and with a little more knowledge about cheese and wine.
The choice of wine and accompanying cheese was fantastic and we came away satisfied and with a little more knowledge about cheese and wine.
Written 16 February 2023
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ChrisShreeve
Chelmsford, UK26 contributions
Nov 2022
I attended Neil's Central and Eastern Europe Wine tasting in Chelmsford and it was excellent. Neil made it fun with his wit and knowledge but i think he would also agree he was supported by an enthusiastic co-host and a really good group of attendees! Great, generally unknown, wines were sampled and enjoyed and it was disappointing when the evening finished
Written 5 November 2022
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Hi Chris,
many thanks for the lovely review. It was such a good evening and having Lia there definitely helped!
I look froward to catching up again soon,
Neil
Written 27 November 2022
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Teresa M
Rayleigh, UK1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
I was taken here for a birthday treat for the Gin Tasting. What a great evening. Not only trying a selection of great Gins but also learning a little of the history behind it. Would highly recommend. I’d now like to try the Port & Cheese tasting.
Written 5 October 2022
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hellothere29
Chelmsford, UK73 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
A really excellent evening, extremely knowledgeable and passionate host - lovely selection of wine and cheese. Interesting information whilst feeling relaxed and friendly! Definitely interested to try one of the other offerings - Gin tasting etc.
Written 25 September 2022
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Thanks for the lovely review. I look forward to seeng you again soon.
Written 26 September 2022
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Ruth W
Sudbury, UK3 contributions
Jul 2022
Attended the Saturday Wine tasting in Colchester and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Tim had superb knowledge, was engaging and professional. We tasted 12 wines in total, a good range and ample sample! Lunch was excellent and venue very comfortable, would highly recommend
Written 1 August 2022
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Melanie K
1 contribution
Jul 2022
My best friend from school and i went on Saturday. The day was great fun, very knowledgeable and we had some fantastic wines and champagne. Tim's knowledge and experience of the industry showed immensely answering every question with passion and interest.
All 12 wines were tasted and the size of the 'tasting' measure was more than ample./ The food was very good too.
Thoroughly recommend.
We had a great day and met some nice people.
All 12 wines were tasted and the size of the 'tasting' measure was more than ample./ The food was very good too.
Thoroughly recommend.
We had a great day and met some nice people.
Written 1 August 2022
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Tim P
Colchester, UK166 contributions
Jul 2022
In a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere you taste good quality wines provided by an experienced, professional wine expert. There are visual aids to help explain various aspects of the programme, but it is not a "schoolroom" scenario. The wines are often unusual, and always worth trying. My wife and I went to a Saturday tasting, and had a great day. The food was very good too, which added to the treat. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes their wines.
Written 1 August 2022
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Tracy Baker
1 contribution
Jul 2022
I can highly recommend the Essex Wine School. I have so far attended three events - Saturday Wine Tasting with lunch (brilliant Birthday treat for husband), Rosé Wine Tasting and Spanish Wines & Tapas. They have all been great fun, interesting and pitched at just the right level; not too heavy but informative. Neil and Tim both have a great sense of humour and ensure you have a wonderful time. The venues at Chelmsford (with Neil) and Colchester (with Tim) have a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. I am looking forward to the Port and Cheese tasting in December - these events are becoming addictive! Thank you Neil for bringing this to Essex.
Written 22 July 2022
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Laurence T
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May 2022 • Couples
Excellent evening of wine, cheese and learning a lot along the way. Good mix of incredibly knowledgable guy and small group, without being too formal. Definitely recommend and would do again
Written 20 May 2022
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Claire H
Essex223 contributions
Hi, does Prosecco tastings happen regularly and is good included? And what kind? Thank you
caz45Essex
essex33 contributions
Do many people go by themselves rather than in a couple or group?
sue_harris1
Chelmsford, UK90 contributions
When we went it was so relaxed and friendly. There was a mix of couples, groups and single attendees. I certainly wouldn't feel out of place going on my own. Hope that helps!
ColchesterCch
Colchester25 contributions
How do you get tickets, there is no info here, or web site?
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Louise S
20 contributions
you can book on the site. if you go on to the site then choose the tasting. if not, Neil from Essex Wine School normally answers e-mails promptly or there is a phone number on there.