UPCOMING TASTING'S December 2018
December pop up tastings.
Friday 7th December 5-8pm
We will be sampling wines that are
estate grown, single vineyard, high altitude, 1100 metres,
hand crafted with minimal intervention.
Hemel-en-Aarde, Ataraxia wooded Chardonnay 2016
Reserva Remires de Ganuza 2010
Valle de Uco Mendoza, Bodega Lugi Bosca Malbec 2015
Saturday 8th December 1-4pm
West Hampstead's 8th annual Christmas fair will take place on West End Green between West End Lane and Emmanuel Church Lyndhurst Road. If you are planning to attend the fair, come and visit Tannin and Oak to celebrate the special occasion with Champagne Deutz (Celebrating special occasions with Champagne started in the royal courts in Europe where the drink was viewed as a status symbol).
Champagne Deutz
("I was blown away with the wines I tasted from Deutz" Robert Parker)
Gonzalez Byass Sherry
(the home to some of Spain's highest quality Sherries)
Quinta do Noval Port
(An historic Port house. An historic vineyard)
Saturday 15th December 1-4pm
If you're one of the many people celebrating Christmas lunch with friends and family we know pairing wines to festive recipes maybe a challenging task.
Therefore we would like to suggest serving the following Burgundy wines, a supple medium-bodied Pinot Noir, with soft silky tannins and a classic Chardonnay that is creamy and smooth with a fresh, crisp finish.
Come and join us in tasting a variety of Burgundy on offer,
from classic Burgundy village wines to top premier Cru.
Maison Louis Jadot who celebrate over 150 years of fine wine making and practice organic and bio-dynamic viticulture will be featuring some of their top wines at
Tannin and Oak.
Friday 21st December 6-9pm
Its a curious thing - colour changing gin.
As we all know Gin is a huge trend at the moment and it can be hard to find something unique and different, however we will be showcasing the following 3 very unique, colour changing gins from the Old Curiosity Distillery;
Old Curiosity Chamomile and Cornflower Gin,
Old Curiosity Apothecary Rose Gin
Old Curiosity Lavender and Echinacea.
Saturday 22nd December 1-4pm
The Pohutukawa tree is the New Zealand Christmas Tree thanks to its crimson coloured flowers. Inspired by this flower we have on offer Crimson Martinborough Pinot Noir, this wine reflects the complexity that more mature vines bring. Multi layered and complex, ripe cherry and black plum complimented by bitter dark chocolate and spicy notes. Silky and succulent with a long, rounded finish. Classy.
Past tastings
Friday 16th November: Fair Spirits – Free tasting
Join us on the 16th November to explore our range of FAIR. Spirits.
FAIR. are a French company who are 100% Fairtrade certified, who use innovation, sustainability and social responsibility for their products.
We will be tasting;
FAIR. Juniper Gin, FAIR. Quinoa Vodka, FAIR. Belsize Rum Extra Old. FAIR. Caoco
FAIR. Kumquat
Saturday 17th November: Thanksgiving tasting – Free tasting
Join us on Saturday 17th November 1pm-4pm when Avie will be talking us through a selection of Pinot Noir to enjoy with your turkey this thanksgiving.
We will be tasting;
Chateau Des Jacques Moulin-A-Vent 2008
Cote de Py Morgon 2006
Domaine Chasselay Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2015
Saturday 17th November; Canadian wine tasting – Free tasting
Rob will be taking us through some Canadian wine recommendations for thanksgiving. Join us for this tasting from 5pm onwards.
Friday 23rd November Wine tasting – Free tasting
Laura Dippie of Liberty wines will be showcasing a variety of grapes from interesting wine regions. Join us from 5pm onwards.
We will be tasting;
Producer- S.C.P Pannell, “Dead-end” Tempranillo McLaren Vale 2016
Walker Bay Cabernet Franc, Gabrielskloof 2015
Sonoma County Zinfandel, Seghesio 2015
Saturday 24th November Sipsmith Gin tasting 3pm-6pm – Free tasting
Sandy Brown from Sipsmith will be joining us on Saturday 24th November for a Sipsmith pop up tasting class. We will be tasting 3 different Gins, each unique in style and taste, with a fantastic story behind each.
We will be tasting;
Sipsmith London Dry Gin, Sipsmith Sloe Gin & Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin
Friday 30th November Vermouth tasting – Free tasting
Vermouth is fast becoming very fashionable. It is the perfect ingredient for any cocktail and we want to show you what you can do with vermouth as well as enjoying a glass over ice. Francesca will be joining us from 5pm on wards.
We will be tasting:
Del Professore Vermouth Classico, Del Professore Vermouth Rosso Uso di Torino
Del Professore Vermouth Chinato, Del Professore Gin a la Madame
Del Professore Gin Monsieur, Del Professore Gin Crocodile, Del Professore Aperitivo and Del Professore Bitter