Tastings & Events

EVENTS AT CAMBRIDGE WINE MERCHANTS

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JUNE

Cambridge Wine Merchants Summer Wine Fair
Date: 13 June
Time: 5:00 – 9:oo pm
Location: Cambridge Rugby Club Grantchester Rd Cambridge CB3 9ED
Tickets: £30 per person
Please note: Food is not included in the ticket cost.
The Summer Wine Fair is back! After the fantastic turnout last year, we couldn’t resist bringing the wine fair back this summer. Mark your calendars for June 13th and join us for a great evening showcasing wines from all over the world. Explore 120 unique wines specially chosen for you to stock up on for summer drinking and parties, while tucking into delicious food from top local food vans. Plus, enjoy an exclusive discount on wines showcased at the event when purchasing 6 bottles or more.
See you there!

For Bookings: order here, or stop in any of our branches.

Tickets are transferable, but not refundable.

MAY

TORABHAIG / MOSSBURN MASTERCLASS, 31 MAY 2024,

On: 31 May, 2024

At: Kings Parade Branch

Time: 8.00 pm start

Cost: £20 per person 

Hosted by Global Brand Manager Bruce Perry

First new distillery on the Isle of Skye for nearly two centuries. Torabhaig has an elegant, gentle interpretation of peat.
Learn everything about Torabhaig’s journey to a 10yo single malt whisky.

For Bookings: order here, or stop in any of our branches.

Tickets are transferable, but not refundable.

APRIL

FILEY BAY WHISKY TASTING, 

On: Weds, 17 April, 2024

At: Cherry Hinton Branch, 163 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7BX

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Cost: £25 per person, (£10 of which is redeemable against the purchase of a bottle of Filey Bay whisky) 

Filey Bay is a new brand of English single malt whisky distilled near the north Yorkshire coast.  The whisky is an authentic expression of the local Yorkshire terroir with all stages, from the growing of barley to distillation, taking place within a small radius.  The range includes Flagship, a creamy and fruity whisky with flavours of citrus, caramel, honey and vanilla, while the Double Oak is matured in ex-Bourbon and virgin oak casks and is fruity and spicy with flavours of cream soda, banana bread, tropical fruit and toasted oak.  Filey Bay whiskies are non chill filtered and they don’t use any artificial colouring.

Morgan from Filey Bay, a Yorkshireman who is absolutely passionate about whisky, will be joining us to give a tutored tasting of 6 drams.

For Bookings: order here, or stop in any of our branches.

Tickets are transferable, but not refundable.

MARCH

THE CAMBRIDGE WINE MERCHANTS WHISKY FAIR 2024

On: Friday The 22nd of March 2024

At: Westminster College, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0AA

Time: 5.00pm – 9.00pm

Cost: £25 per person

On show: 80+ whiskies from all around the world

Food will be available directly from Westminster College, it is not included in the ticket price.

For Bookings: order here, or stop in any of our branches.

Tickets are refundable until the 29th of February. After that date, they will be transferable, but not refundable!

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MARCH

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Tuesdays, October March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9 & 16, 2024, 10am – 5pm
£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.

APRIL

Tour of Spain

When: Wednesday, 3 April;
7 pm for 7:15 start
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.
Tickets : £30 available from

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 10am – 5pm
£210 includes study guide, wine samples, tuition and examination
Tickets from:
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Tuesdays, April 30, May 7 & 14, 2024, 10am – 5pm
£895 includes study pack, over 70 wine samples, tuition and examination.
Tickets from:
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.

MAY

English Wine & Cheese

When: Wednesday, 1 May
7 pm for 7:15 start
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.
Tickets : £30 available from

JUNE

Discovering the Wines of Roussillon

When: Wednesday, 5 June;
7 pm for 7:15 start
Where: Cambridge Wine Merchants, Cherry Hinton Rd., Cambridge.
Tickets : £30 available from