Forthcoming events are listed below. For earlier events, please see the historic events page.
FROM SEPTEMBER 2026 ONWARDS ALL TASTING EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT THE UNITED REFORM CHURCH HOMEWOOD, corner of Homewood Road and Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL1 4BH
Saturday 17th October 2026 - Wines of Canada - Halle Stephens of Okanagan Roots https://okanaganroots.co.uk/.(United Reform Church Homewood, St Albans).
The committee are promoting this event as a premium tasting, highlighting the development of wine making in Canada with some wines that are rarely found in the UK. Throughout the tasting Halle will be speaking about the history of wine in Canada, i.e. why they are late to the party, why you don't often see it, why it is relatively expensive. Also more interesting - how you are tasting a more diverse selection of Canadian wines than Canadians are able to taste within Canada, while speaking about the wines and the wineries themselves. It's a fascinating history. Halle Stephens grew up in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, where she spent late summers picking grapes to help pay for university. After extensive travels across Europe, Halle moved to the UK and joined a newly opened wine bar, completed her WSET qualifications, and went on to establish her own wine import business. Her carefully curated portfolio quickly gained recognition, with wines placed in Michelin-starred restaurants and leading independent venues. This success led to the opportunity to take over a small independent wine shop in West London.
Saturday 14th November 2026 - Members' Tasting (United Reform Church Homewood, St Albans)
Volunteers from among the members will give a brief presentation of a wine of their choice, a new discovery, an old favourite, any wine which they would like to introduce to fellow members. The Committee will be emailing a request for volunteers but do let us (chair@vwtc.org.uk) know now if you would like to present.
Saturday 12th December 2026 - Wines of South America - Carla Bertellotti - Vinos Latinos https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/ (United Reform Church Homewood, St Albans).
Many of you will remember Carla’s enthusiastic presentation of excellent wines from Uruguay back in June 2024. She has over 15 years of experience in importing and distributing wines from South America into the UK, working with producers who share a commitment to sustainability, responsible farming, and the expression of a true sense of place. This has allowed her to build a portfolio that reflects the rich diversity of the continent, from deeply traditional winemaking to a new generation of modern, innovative styles.
Saturday 23rd January 2027 - Don Porter Battered Trophy blind tasting competition (United Reform Church Homewood, St Albans).
Saturday 20th February 2027 - Wines of Lebanon - Michael Karam
Saturday 20th March 2027 - Paso Primero Wines, Northern Spain - Tom Holt - Paso Primero https://www.paso-primero.com/
Saturday 17th April 2027 - Wines of Eastern Europe - Andrew Walker - Solaris Wines https://solariswines.co.uk/
Saturday 22nd May 2027 - Wines of Turkey - Mark Hopkins - Taste Turkey https://tasteturkey.com/
(Summer break)
Saturday 11th or 18th September 2027 (date to be confirmed)
Saturday 16th October 2027 - Wines of Croatia - Gilbert Winfield Dip WSET. BSc http://www.winfieldwines.co.uk
Saturday 20th November 2027
Saturday 11th December 2027