Events
WINE TASTING: Loire - Sancerre to Sea
Date: 30/09/2025
Location: Sussex Restaurant
6 - 7.30pm
Join us for a 90-minute journey through the Loire Valley, from the rolling hills of Sancerre to the Atlantic coast. This tasting will introduce you to the region's diverse and iconic wines in a relaxed and informal setting - find out what you like and have a chat with fellow wine lovers.
We will explore six wines over the course of the tasting, red, white, and sparkling.
This tasting is designed to be fun, casual, and chatty - no lecturing involved. Bring a notebook if you fancy, or simply come along and enjoy the evening. Ideal for anyone interested in learning more about these fantastic wines.
Bread and olive oil will be provided to cleanse your palate, and there will be bar snacks available to order if you require more sustenance. Or why not make a proper evening out of it and book a table for supper afterwards?
Nutbourne Vineyards Day Trip from London
Date: 04/10/2025
Location: Nutbourne Vineyards, West Sussex
Something very exciting this Autumn. Join us for a wonderful day trip from London to the beautiful Nutbourne Vineyards in West Sussex - the family-owned vineyard of the Gladwin brothers, the proprietors of "Local & Wild" restaurants, including The Black Lamb where we host our wine dinners.
At Nutbourne, we'll be treated to a full vineyard and winery tour, where we'll learn about their history and winemaking process. This will be followed by a tasting of their award-winning English wines. After the tasting, we'll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch.
After a relaxing afternoon, pre-booked taxis will take us back to the train station.
What's included:
Pre-booked return taxis from Pulborough station to Nutbourne Vineyards.
Coffee and cakes on arrival
A guided tour of the vineyard and winery (with a little sampling...)
A tutored tasting of Nutbourne's wines.
A delicious picnic lunch
Timings:
Taxi from Billingshurst station at 10.45am
Return to Billingshurst for about 3pm
WINE DINNER: THE GRAPE DIVIDE (Burgundy to Beaujolais)
Date: 14/10/2025
Location: The Black Lamb, 67 High St, London SW19 5EE
Reception drinks from 7pm, sit down for dinner 7.30pm
Join us for a journey south through Burgundy and into the heart of Beaujolais, as we explore the fascinating and often misunderstood relationship between these two iconic regions.
This evening is a chance to taste and compare, as we look at the stylistic shift from the elegant Pinot Noir of Southern Burgundy to the vibrant, fruit-forward Gamay of Beaujolais. We'll explore the shared terroir—from limestone to granite—and see how it shapes these two very different grapes into wines of incredible character and charm.
You may be a seasoned Burgundy lover and new to the world of (good) Gamay, and so this is a perfect opportunity to deepen your appreciation for this captivating corner of France.
Our wine dinners are relatively intimate evenings which include a three course meal and accompanying wines on a set theme. They are enjoyable and social occasions and suitable for all wine lovers, as well as those who just want a good night out!
WINE DINNER: Judgement of Wimbledon IV
Date: 11/11/2025
Location: The Black Lamb, 67 High St, London SW19 5EE
Reception drinks from 7pm, sit down for dinner 7.30pm
Our wine dinners are relatively intimate evenings which include a three course meal and accompanying wines on a set theme. They are enjoyable and social occasions and suitable for all wine lovers, as well as those who just want a good night out!