Spanish & Portuguese Tasting Afternoon with Mike Best, Master of Wine
Location:
The A BarDate:
14/08/2026Time:
arrival 1pm, start 1:30pmAbout:
Friday 14th August
Arrival: 1:00pm Event Begins: 1:30pm
Join us for a relaxed summer afternoon celebrating the incredible wines of Spain and Portugal, hosted by Mike Best, Master of Wine.
Enjoy a guided tasting of four carefully selected wines, each expertly paired with delicious tapas-style dishes and seasonal flavours. We’ll begin with a sharing board featuring artisan nibbles and wine-matched bites before sitting down to a main course.
£70 per person
Booking Required
📞 Call 02392 811585 to reserve your place or book via the tickets below.
💳 Payment required at time of booking to secure the booking.
⚠️ Please inform us of any allergies in advance.
🌳If weather permits we will host the tasting in the garden.
The Wine Line-Up
SHARING BOARDS
🍾 Portuguese Sparkling – Quinta da Boa Esperança
A beautifully fresh Charmat-method sparkling wine made from Portuguese native grape varieties, offering a crisp, dry style.
Paired with green olives, smoked almonds and salt cod croquettes.
🥂 Granbazán Albariño
A vibrant, elegant white bursting with citrus and coastal freshness.
Served alongside garlic prawns and pickled vegetables.
🌸 Karman Clarete Rosé
A characterful Spanish rosé matched with classic tapas favourites including Jamón Serrano, pan con tomate, crispy chorizo and Manchego.
MAIN
🍷 La Bien Planta Garnacha
A juicy, fruit-forward Spanish red paired with a seasonal main course of TBC
Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or simply looking for a memorable afternoon with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to discover fantastic wines, delicious food and hear fascinating insights from a Master of Wine.
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

