Tutored Tastings
Want to explore a particular style of wine? A wine region? Is there a grape you want to know more about? Have you ever wondered what a winemaker actually does in the winery? Now's your chance!
Our tastings for the 2025 festival so far are listed below. To receive updates as new tastings are added please subscribe to our mailing list, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
PLEASE NOTE - Tutored tastings are limited to one per attendee, to ensure as many people as possible have the chance to attend.
Tutored tastings last for around an hour and all tastings are free unless specified. Our tastings are relaxed and informal, and no prior wine knowledge is needed!
To book onto a tutored tasting you first need to have booked your tickets to the relevant session of the festival. Then email us at Ihaveaquestion@oxfordwinefestival.org to reserve your places. All tutored tastings will fill up well before the festival starts, so don't delay!
Friday Evening Session:
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6.30 - 7.30pm: The Wines of the Southern Rhône - Dan Farrell-Wright, Wickhams
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6.30 - 7.30pm: Unexpected Wines from Rias Baixas - Alison Dillon, UK Ambassador, D.O. Rias Baixas
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8.00 - 9.00pm: A Masterclass in Traditional German Winemaking with Paul Anheuser
Saturday Afternoon Session:
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1.00 - 2.00pm: Secrets of Sparkling Wine - Tim Bradley, The Oxford Wine School (SOLD OUT)
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1.00 - 2.00pm: Exploring the Wines of Ukraine - Tania Olevska, The Ukrainian Wine Company
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2.30 - 3.30pm: Talk Wine! What makes me like this tipple? - Matthieu Longuère, Master Sommelier and Wine Development Manager, Le Cordon Bleu
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2.30 - 3.30pm: Terroir, Typicity, and Tasting Notes: How does a vineyard's environment affect the character of a wine? - Lee Isaacs, Oxford Wine Tasting
Saturday Evening Session:
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6.30 - 7.30pm: Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from the USA - Jennifer Williams-Bulkeley, Ally Wines
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8.00 - 9.00pm: The Art of Wine Making - John Shuckburgh, Oxford Wine School
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8.00 - 9.00pm: Italian Sparking Wines - Robert Maggi, Wines n Vines