Wine tasting 2026 - tunbridge wells
wine tastings led by a Corkk wine expert, every other thursday from 6.30pm arrive, starts 7pm, for 2 hours. see our latest programme below
At Corkk wine shop and bar: 52a High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1XF
A tour of Italy: the Island wines
thursday 9thjuly: 19:00-21:00
Time to move off the mainland and check out the wines of Sardinia and Sicily. Sardinia is well known for the the beautiful reds made from Garnacha, known locally as Cannonau and the fresh lightly fragrant whites from Vermntino. Sicily, one of the biggest production regions of Italy, has a wide range of gorgeous whites and reds. We will highlight the wines made from Cattaratto, Nero d’Avola and Nero Mascalese. A feast for the palate.
£40.00 inc nibbles
Wine trivia evening
thursday 23rd july: 19:00-21:00
Put your wine knowledge to the test in a fun and relaxed quiz night! Taste a selection of wines as you go, with questions designed to be accessible for all levels—no need to be an expert to join in the fun. It’s a lively, interactive way to learn, sip, and compete, with plenty of laughs and surprises along the way. Put together a team of any size and we will handle the fun
£40.00 inc nibbles
A tour of Italy: the deep South
thursday 6th August:19:00-21:00
Our final tasting on the tour looks at the beautiful wines of Campania and Puglia. Both regions are home to many indigenous grape varieties that have, in the past, made some good drinking wines. Today, winemakers and growers have elevated the quality of their offerings and now they stand as some of the best in the country. The warmth of the regions is mirrored in the depth and richness of both the white and red wines and this promises to be a great evening.
£40.00 inc nibbles
Essex Uncovered
thursday 20th august: 19:00-21:00
A spotlight on Essex—the rising star of English still wine—alongside other regions. Join us on a journey through the Crouch Valley and discover the character, quality and diversity of English winemaking in an evening of tasting, learning, and celebrating the remarkable wines coming out of the county over the river.
£40.00 inc nibbles
The Pinot Family
thursday 10th september:19:00-21:00
Meet the Pinots, a tasting of the many different types and styles of wines produced from, arguably the world’s best grape variety, Pinot Noir and its mutations. Sounds a little unpleasant until you realise that the ‘mutations’ include Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, as well as Pinot Meunier. The wines will come from England, France, Germany and further afield but all will carry the Pinot DNA.
£40.00 inc nibbles
Great British Terroirs/Counties clash
thursday 24th september:19:00-21:00
Take a tasting tour through England’s key wine regions in this county-to-county showdown. We’ll compare standout wines from places like Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and beyond, exploring how soil, climate, and winemaking choices shape distinctive flavours and styles. From elegant stills to world-class sparkling, discover the unique terroirs that make British wines so exciting—and decide which county takes the crown.
£45.00 inc nibbles