Wine Tasting  Cruises

Enjoy the pick of a region and taste the highlights with an expert to guide you through the wines and learn from those in the know. Each cruise will depart at 19.30 and we will spend two hours following the twists and turns of the river as the sun starts to set. Nibbles and canapes will be served by Bench Rest.

Tickets £40 per person.

June 13^th – Ryan’s Best of Aus 

Aussie Expert Ryan will guide you through some of his favourite wines, focussing on the best of what this fabulous country can offer.  He’ll be looking at a top-class selection of white and red, showing the diversity Australia can offer and its amazing focus on quality.

June 27^th – The Diversity of Pinot Noir

Our good friend Tomek joins us on the river to taste through a wonderful selection of Pinots from key regions across the globe.  This is a great chance to taste and compare undoubtedly one of the most interesting grapes, showing how diverse this variety can be and how it truly reflects the terroir where it is grown.

July 25^th – A Taste of Summer

Celebrating the great British Summer, Pierre will showcase a selected group of wines that best represents summer.  Think light reds (possibly chilled), crisp and zesty whites with a few tropical notes along the way and you won’t be far off.  He’ll also look at the best sparkles to serve at your summer party and how to impress your friends at your next BBQ.

August 29^th – Birthday Celebrations with Hattingley Valley

What a great way to close the summer tasting season and celebrate our 6^th birthday!  We are joined on the river by Gareth, the Commercial Director for Hattingley Valley in Hampshire, to talk through and taste their award-winning portfolio.  Hattingley Valley represents everything that is truly fantastic about English wine and this is a great opportunity to understand why some of the top houses in Champagne are sitting up and taking notice of what is happening this side of the channel.

Tasting Menu  Cruises

If you are a foodie and wine lover there can be little better than spending two hours on the river and enjoying a 6 course themed tasting menu from Laura at Bench Rest whilst being served matched and considered wines from The Tasting House. Cruises will depart promptly at 19.30 and we ask you to leave notes about dietary requirements when booking if at all possible. We advise you book early as spaces are limited.

Tickets are £45 per person

July 11^th – Summer Tapas Dinner 

Join us for a relaxed and creative tapas evening on the Thames.  Laura from Bench Rest will be showcasing some delicious dishes with lots of international influences.  Wine will be hosted by Mags from Roberson Wines in London and will be carefully matched to each dish. 

August 15^th – Portuguese Dinner 

For this dinner event, Laura from Bench Rest will focus on some of her favourite dishes from Portugal.  She will look at the various influences this wonderful country has to offer and once again we will be carefully matching wines to each dish.