Saturday Tasting Bench - Meet The Maker James from Snapper Rock 2-3pm
Saturday Tasting Bench - Meet The Maker James from Snapper Rock 2-3pm
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A Special Saturday Tasting Tasting Bench - Meet the maker James from Snapper Rock
Join us on Saturday 14th March for a very special Saturday Tasting Bench as we welcome James, the winemaker behind Snapper Rock and Ward Valley, to The Wine Shop.
James will be with us from 12:00 – 3:30pm for our relaxed, drop-in Saturday Tasting Bench, giving you the chance to taste through the wines and chat directly with the producer. Snapper Rock Sauvignon Blanc has long been our most popular wine, and we’re incredibly proud to have worked with James since before the shop even opened, supporting him as he first established his wines in the UK.
Alongside the informal tasting, James will host a tutored tasting from 2:00 – 3:00pm, where he’ll guide you through the wines in more depth and share the story behind both Snapper Rock and the newer Ward Valley project.
The 2:00 – 3:00pm tutored session is free, but booking is essential as places are limited. Please reserve a space only if you’re able to attend.
Please note a maximum of two tickets per customer.
We hope you can join James and the team for what promises to be a brilliant afternoon of New Zealand wine.

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Absolutely recommend all of the wines, some I did not think I would enjoy but loved them all.
Really great having a nice glass of wine to go with my meal.
A real treat, can’t wait to order again
Lyre's Sparkling has a very pleasant taste and stands out in the "zero" space. It arrived very promptly after ordering from The Wine Shop.
We invited the lovely Rector of our parish church (the oldest church in Surrey) over for supper with her equally charming husband a while back. They were very kind enough to bring a bottle of this wonderful wine with them as a gift. We liked it so much I subsequently ordered 7 bottles from The Wine Shop to be delivered. I can recommend the wine AND The Wine Shop highly. In fact I have just placed a further order for another 8 bottles.
This one was a surprise find at a local restaurant, so we sought it out to order more. It's hard to describe a flavour, as much as it is to describe sound, but it may be easier to recount my experience of it. Here goes... It has good balance of fruit and body; it doesn't dry the mouth nor kill my palate after a single glass. It's a Primitivo from Puglia, so it has that character. Definitely recommended.
Thought I would give this wine a go as it was a favourite of Winston Churchill, well what can I say but Winston had great taste in red wine. A lovely dark red colour and a deceptive first slurp brings a super easy drink which then catches up to you with a powerful warm feeling in your stomach. Let’s just say it’s dangerously good. 😉
This is my second order of 12 bottles! Lovely wine, easy drinking! Mellow, light fruity notes and a clean refreshing finish!
This Primitivo is waaaay above the equivalent you would be able to buy in a supermarket at a comparable price point.
It pairs really well with Lasagna and rich meaty pasta dishes. Stands up well with strong flavours, such as garlic.
In fact it would pair well with a beef stew from any country, goulash etc.
It is also a lovely velvety wine that could be enjoyed on its own after the meal.
Fantastic value and easy drinking, in a good way.
Great service from the he Wine Shop, really quick delivery well packed and the wine was splendid.
Wine Shop offered the best price and I can highly recommend them.
My first ever wine from the Wine Shop! This is a beautifully smooth wine but which also has a bit of ‘bite’. Very happy with this wine and I’ll be back!
Bought this as a present for my 22 year old son who was 15 when he first had a taste on a D Day visit 7 years ago. The wine is just as I remembered it, smooth and round, a delicious drink. My son also enjoyed the taste, as an adult.
It doesn’t get better than this!
I love Botter chianti. It has a great peppery finish and the bottle is a delight. Quick and reliable delivery too.
Amazing wine and a 24 hours delivery service.
Excellent service. Thank you
Very moreish sparkling Pinot Grigio at a reasonable price. Light and refreshing with none of the acidity or slight chemical aftertaste you often get with sparkling wines at this price. Went through a dozen bottles far too quickly.
This full fruity , complex red is our absolute favourite!