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Upcoming Events
Our Upcoming Tastings & Events
Here at Philglas & Swiggot we are back up and running with our in store tasting events. We are keeping the events limited to 12 participants to ensure everyone feels comfortable in our stores and make the most of our hosts expertise. Below is what we have planned so far, check back often as we are always adding new events at both our Battersea and Marylebone stores.
30th Tasting Celebration Event
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Battersea Store, Thursday 4th November 2021 @ Time slots between 5pm to 9:30pm - £20
Philglas & Swiggot have been discovering extraordinary wines since 1991. Please join us for a tasting celebration to help mark this occasion at our Battersea store:
Tasting Group 1 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Tasting Group 2 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
A selection of 50+ wines to taste and enjoy from our favourite fine wine suppliers. Some light snacks and soft drinks will also be available. We'd also like to give a short speech and show a showreel to thank our staff and customers, followed by a giveaway or two.
Address: Battersea Store, 21 Northcote Road, SW11 1NG
Charles Heidsieck Tasting Masterclass
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Marylebone Store, 11th November 2021 @ 6:30pm - £48
This event is an exclusive Charles Heidsieck Tasting Masterclass hosted by Simon Stockton, Brand Manager of Charles Heidsieck Champagne.
Simon will guide a group of guests through four Champagne’s whilst offering a unique insight into the history of the house and complexities of the wines.
Address: 22 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SB
An Evening with Henschke: 2016 Vintage Tasting
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Johann Henschke will be taking us through the 2016 vintages
Battersea Store, 21st November @ 7:30pm - £75
Over the past 30 years Philglas and Swiggot has developed a special relationship with Henschke, so we are delighted to welcome winemaker Johann Henschke to present his wines.
Join us as Johann takes us through a stunning line up of 2016 reds alongside some lovely whites. We will also be launching the 2017 Rose Grower Nebbiolo, which Philglas and Swiggot is proud to be the exclusive distributor in the UK.
A complementary cheese and charcuterie sharing board will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased online or in store.
Address: Battersea Store, 21 Northcote Road, SW11 1NG
Whiskies of the World Tasting
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Marylebone Store, Two Dates - 18th Nov & 5th Dec 2021 - £34
Discover a range of whisky from unique distilleries all over the world including Japan, Sweden and USA. Our resident whisky expert will talk through the origins and processes of each whisky, as well as the smell and flavours to expect upon tasting.
This tasting event will explore a variety of whiskies from six different distilleries around the world and not least Scotland and Ireland. Snacks will also be served and paired with the whisky, this event will be the perfect introduction to the spirit.
Address: 22 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SB
The World of Pinot Noir - Tasting - SOLD OUT
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Marylebone Store, Friday 22nd October 2021 @ 6:30pm - £38
Join us for a guided tasting evening into the wonderful world of Pinot Noir.
The evening will give you an opportunity to taste the similarities and differences of this grape, from every corner of the world. This will be a journey into the heartbreak grape, its history and how its character changes when grown in some unique climates.
A complementary cheese and charcuterie sharing board will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased online or in store.
Address: 22 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SB
Discover South Africa - Tasting - SOLD OUT
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Battersea Store, Thursday 21st October 2021 @ 7:30pm - £35
Come join us on a discovery tour of the majestic South Africa, presented by our trusted South African advisor this tasting will feature the wines of BLANKBottle, Restless River, Badenhorst and Keermont. Tickets are limited to 12 people so jump on the safari bus before it leaves the ranch!
A complementary cheese and charcuterie sharing board will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased online or in store.
Address: Battersea Store, 21 Northcote Road, SW11 1NG
Meerlust of South Africa - Tasting - SOLD OUT
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Marylebone Store, Thursday 14th October 2021 @ 6:30pm - £26
Described as the old world of the new world.
Meerlust has been part of the Myburgh family tradition for eight generations, beginning in 1756 so it’s long been recognised for producing world class wines, we will be walking you through these charming wines of and its rich history. If you haven’t tried Meerlust wines or want to further your taste of South African wines you have found the right event.
This guided tasting will be held in our Marylebone Store. Tickets can be purchased online or in store. A complementary cheese and charcuterie sharing board will also be provided.
Address: 22 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SB
An evening with Ata Rangi - Tasting - SOLD OUT
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Battersea Store, Thursday 14th October 2021 @ 7:30pm - £25
We are delighted to show the wines of Ata Rangi, presented by the UK brand Ambassador Mackenzie Paton, who's family founded the winery over 40 years ago.
Join us in our Battersea store as we taste through the delicious whites and stunning reds, including the award winning 2018 Pinot Noir. There may also be a few surprises on the night!
A complementary cheese and charcuterie sharing board will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased online or in store.
Address: Battersea Store, 21 Northcote Road, SW11 1NG
Au Bon Climat - Tasting - SOLD OUT
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Marylebone Store, Thursday 30th September 2021 @ 6:30pm - £45
Au Bon Climat is not just another label, it is a project of passion for winemaker/owner Jim Clendenen. These are artisan, small lots of distinctive wines where commerce is not the driving force.
Join us for a guided tasting through the Au Bon Climat range presented by Jonathan Scarfe from FMV, the exclusive agent for ABC. We will walk you through the wines, the wine making process and the Santa Monica region along with some history on the late wine maker Jim ‘Wild Boy’ Clendenen. It's sure to be a great event.
This tasting will be held in our Marylebone Store. Tickets can be purchased online or in store.
Address: 22 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SB
Introduction to Bordeaux - Tasting - SOLD OUT
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Battersea Store, Thursday 30th September 2021 @ 7:30pm - £35
Join us for a guided tasting through six of the most prestigious communes of Bordeaux. You will taste wine from six different producers and four vintages covering both left and right banks of the greatest wine region in the world.
We will walk you through the wines, how to taste them and what you should be looking for. This will be a journey into why these sub-appellations, their grapes, and history are held to such a high status in the wine world.
Tickets can be purchased online or in store.
Address: Battersea Store, 21 Northcote Road, SW11 1NG
Masterclass Tasting Event with Charles Heidsieck Champagne
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Saturday 21st August, 2021 @ 4pm - ENDED
Philglas & Swiggot in association with Charles Heidsieck Champagne will be showcasing some wonderful wines with our very own Pop-Up Champagne and Wine Bar as part of the Portman Square Gardens Food Market. During this event we are hosting an exclusive Charles Heidsieck Tasting Masterclass hosted by Willem Pincon and Simon Stockton, Brand Managers of Charles Heidsieck Champagne, who will guide a select group of fifteen guests through four Champagne’s whilst offering a unique insight into the history of the house and complexities of the wines.
Tuscan Superstars Virtual Tasting ENDED
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Thursday 8th April, 2021 @ 6.30pm - £79
Join us for a very special evening in Tuscany, tasting the wines from two very special producers – Fontodi and Isole e Olena.
In a rare coup we are thrilled to have the founders and owners of both estates join us via Zoom to share their stories and answer your questions, as we taste through each of their Chianti Classicos, as well as two vintages of their star wines – Super Tuscan legends Cepparello and Flaccianello.
Limited tickets, deadline 4th April.
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View winemaker page Isole e Olena
German Wine Discovery Virtual Tasting SOLD OUT
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Friday 26h March, 2021 @ 7pm - £49
We are excited to have Jan Konetzki, Director of wine at Ten Trinity Square Four Seasons Hotel and Private Club, co-host the tasting together with fellow German Anja Breit & Master of Wine Justin Knock from our Philglas team. We will taste some of Philglas' favourite German wines - fun and surprises are guaranteed!
Ticket purchase deadline 19th March.
Diamond Creek Virtual Tasting SOLD OUT
Thursday 18th March, 2021 @ 8pm - £125
Horizontal tasting of 2018 and 2014 vintages. Hosted by Nicole Carter, President & Graham Wehmeier, winemaker at the legendary Diamond Creek Vineyards. Co-presented by our very own Master of Wine Justin Knock. The wine selection wine will be carefully decanted into 6 x 50ml sample bottles and couriered directly to your door 1-2 days before the tasting.
Limited number of sample sets (24), ordering deadline 12th March.
View winemaker page Diamond Creek
BLANKBOTTLE Virtual Tasting SOLD OUT
Friday 5th March, 2021 @ 7pm - £45
Pieter Walser will guide us through his stunning line-up of BLANKBOTTLE wines live from the Western Cape in South Africa. Co-presented by our very own Master of Wine Justin Knock. The wine selection wine will be carefully decanted into 6 x 50ml sample bottles and couriered directly to your door 1-2 days before the tasting.
Limited number of sample sets, ordering deadline 1st March.
View winemaker page BLANKBOTTLE
Henschke Virtual Tasting SOLD OUT
Wednesday 16th Dec @ 7pm - £49.99
Working with an external partner, the wines will be carefully decanted in 6 x 50ml sample bottles into and couriered directly to your door 1-2 days before the tasting. You will also receive a booklet on the wines and the Henschke story, plus a link to join the event via Zoom and run for approximately 1 hour.
The tasting will start at 7pm GMT on Wednesday 16th December and run for one hour.
View winemaker page Henschke