The end of the school holidays marks a return to tasting for many in the trade. From Glasgow to Bristol, this month offers a bumper crop.
Moldova Uncorked
September 12
Delapré Abbey, Northampton
11am-2pm (trade session)
Discover the world of Moldovan wine through a curated selection from 10 Moldovan wineries and over 60 wines available to sample. Winemakers will be on hand to discuss the wines.
Register interest
Liberty Wines Autumn Portfolio Tasting
September 15
Kennington, London
11am-5.30pm
Register interest: events@libertyines.co.uk
Berkmann Wine Cellars Independent Christmas Showcase
September 15
The Light bar, London
10am-4.30pm
Register interest: zara.cameron@berkmann.co.uk
Charles Taylor Wines
September 15
11 Catherine Place, London
10am-6pm
The tasting features new vintages shipped over the summer alongside a range of wines ready for autumn drinking.
Register interest: office@charlestaylorwines.com
Vindependents Autumn Portfolio Tasting
September 15
Soho, London
11am-5pm
Register interest: louise@vindependents.co.uk
Hallgarten & Novum Regional Tasting – Glasgow
September 15
Citation, Glasgow
Register interest: sarah.charlwood@hnwines.co.uk
SITT London
September 21
St Mary’s Church, Marylebone, London
10.30am-5pm
Masterclass highlights include Rebecca Gibb MW speaking about the growing appeal and value of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Elsewhere, Filippo Bartolotta is set to explore the traditions and potential of Abruzzo’s Cerasuolo and Pecorino. Plus, Sonya Hook, editor of Drinks Retailing, will lead a panel on ‘The Business of Wine: Trends, Threats & Opportunities’ in discussion with the WSTA and independent retailers.
Register interest
Boutinot
Manchester (Indie)
Monday September 21
Stoller Hall, Manchester
10.30am-4pm
London (Indie)
Tuesday September 22
St Mary’s Church, Bryanston Square, London
10.30am-4pm
Liverpool (On-Trade)
Wednesday September 23
Duke Street Food Market, Liverpool
11 am-4pm
This autumn, Boutinot’s Independents and on Trade portfolio tastings will host visiting winemakers and producers from their core portfolio from around the world. “Alongside winter promos there will be some exciting new Parcels on show,” the company said. Back again this autumn will be the chance to buy via Boutinot’s Bordeaux Direct initiative, which offers exclusive ship-to-order wines from premium Bordeaux estates and chateaux.
Register interest: Contact your account manager or email wine@boutinot.com
SITT Manchester
September 23
Etc venues, Manchester
10.30am-5pm
Masterclass highlights include Rebecca Gibb MW speaking about the growing appeal and value of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Elsewhere, Filippo Bartolotta is set to explore the traditions and potential of Abruzzo’s Cerasuolo and Pecorino.
Register interest
Flint Wines – The Manchester Pour
September 23
Terrace NQ, Manchester
10am-5pm
Featuring wines from Alex Moreau, Bret Brothers, Berthaut-Gerbet, Bruno Lorenzon, Duroché, Sylvain Pataille,Evening Land, Hirsch, Matthiasson, Piedrasassi, Gianni Brunelli, Cascina Penna-Currado, Roagna, Chiara Condello, Claude Riffault, François Chidaine, Jonathan Didier Pabiot, Serol, Champagne JM Seleque, Domaine Vincey and more.
Register interest: orders@flintwines.com
Wines of Greece Highlights
September 28
The Balcony Room, Swan London
11am-5pm
This self-pour tasting will feature 104 wines from 35 wineries. While there won’t be any producers in attendance, oenologist and Greek wine expert Sofia Perpera will be on hand to answer any questions.
Register interest.
Grapest Hits London
September 28
The Crypt on the Green, London
10.30am-4.30pm
The 2026 collective features Bancroft Wine, Condor Wines, Marta Vine, Moreno, North South Wines and Rakq Wines.
Register interest: felicity@northsouthwines.co.uk
Thorman Hunt Autumn Portfolio Tasting
September 29
Paintworks, Bristol
10am-4pm
Register interest: adrian@thormanhunt.co.uk
Halo Wines Autumn Portfolio Tasting
September 30
Simpson’s in the Strand, London
10am-4pm
Featuring wines from Champagne, Alsace, Loire, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Madiran, Rhône, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus and Lebanon.
Register interest
Grapest Hits Manchester
September 30
People’s History Museum, Manchester
10.30am-4.30pm
The 2026 collective includes Bancroft Wines, Condor Wine, Marta Vine, Moreno, North South Wines and Rakq Wines.
Register interest: felicity@northsouthwines.co.uk
