Frequently Asked Questions

Costs

  • This will vary depending on the wines, venues, and other factors, but you can expect a ticket for between £45 and £65.

  • All our private bookings are bespoke, so costs such as the wine list, venue hire, personnel, equipment, and catering make the final price variable. Booking is best tailored to your budget.

Wine

  • Normally a variety showing something sparkling, contrasting white wines, and contrasting reds.

    And depending on the time of year, you might also get a rosé or dessert wine!

  • Usually five or six for a good variety, but this is flexible.

  • About 50ml, a double shot on the generous side.

  • Not at all! Whether you swear by the second-cheapest on the menu, or you have your own collection, you can learn something new with us.

  • Of course. We’ve done tastings pitting Champagne against English Sparkling, for example. The world is your oyster!

  • Not always. If you’d prefer your wines to be certified, let us know in advance and we’ll be happy to accommodate.

Location

  • We’ve recently upsized to Queen of the South in Tulse Hill, near Brixton.

  • Of course! We can put tastings on in homes, offices, arts centres, town halls, saunas, lifeboats, and dungeons.

  • Yes. As we have no fixed premises (yet), our wine tasting shows are highly mobile.

Music

  • Electric keyboard, electric bass guitar, a drum kit, a saxophone, a church organ, a harp, and a didgeridoo (subject to availability).

  • A mixture of instrumental jazz, bossa nova, blues, funk, and some jazzed-out pop covers.

  • Absolutely! The band prefers if you make it in advance.

  • It depends on the acoustics of the room, but even the loudest rooms won’t stop you from having a conversation.

  • Ideally no smaller than a space of 3x2m, about the area of your grandmother’s greenhouse.

Timings

  • 6-7pm is often ideal so it finishes in time for dinner, but afternoons are also a popular choice.

  • About two hours, typically.

  • Yes, we’re happy to do a mini-tasting or a wine marathon (for the thirsty).

Something Else

  • Although we can cater to a themed experience, we believe in simply sharing good music and wine with a good crowd!

  • At ticketed public shows you can usually order food with the venue, but we provide cheese & charcuterie platters at private events.

    Let us know if there are any dietary requirements in advance and we’ll be happy to accomodate them.

  • Charlie is qualified with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) up to Level 3 with Distinction. He’s also a member of the Wine Scholar Guild and has studied the French and Italian Wine Scholar courses.