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Lisa Johnston is a passionate wine educator, wine judge, consultant and wine writer. A firm believer that the wine experience is one that should be shared. Thanks to the ever changing nature of wine, in the vineyard, in the bottle and in the glass – this may take a very very long time.

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Winemusing Session: Old World vs New World 4

Monday 23 September 2024
THE NEW WORLD TAKES ON OLD WORLD CLASSICS! Taste great wines, meet new friends. Where is this 'new world'? Is new always best? Are the originals worth the money? What is even the difference? Are the new and exciting wines worth the hype? Can traditional wine making countries teach the newcomers something new about wine? Let's look at three NEW matched pairs and YOU can decide! Fiano, Zinfandel & Merlot Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Rd, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: 7.30 pm Monday, 23rd September 2024 Not JUST a wine tasting! The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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Summer wines rosé edition ….

Monday 22 July 2024
A summer of rosé awaits! Rosé from around the world to get you in the mood for summer! Whether it is a rosé, rosado, or rosato. From the palest salmon to the deepest pink, almost red. This is where we explore the fresh bunch of pinks, just in time for Summer. Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: 7.30 pm Monday, 22nd July 2024 The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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Discovering New World Wines ….

Monday 20 May 2024
The wines from outside of Europe are often considered to be the most innovative and exciting wines. Sometimes they are considered to be simple and less expensive than European alternatives. Are they really though? Come along and taste traditional wines reimagined, or just straight out new exciting grapes and styles that have made the ‘new world’ so interesting. From bubbles to dry crisp whites, to bold reds and sweeties too. Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: 7.30 pm Monday, 20th May 2024 The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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Not your usual European wines ….

Monday 22 April 2024
There are now such a wide range of European wines available. Wines from countries that many drinkers have forgotten about or countries rarely thought about as offerring high quality wines, or just some country’s wines now becoming available in the UK..... Prepare to be surprised! From bubbles to dry crisp whites, to bold reds and sweeties too. Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: 7.30 pm Monday, 22nd April 2024 The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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The Art of Food & Wine Matching

Monday 18 March 2024
It is all up to taste! Have you ever wondered which wines go well with certain dishes… and why? Should you drink red with with dessert? What about white wine with red meat? And that incredibly difficult to match, chilli? Wonder no more. This is a practical workshop session where YOU work out which food and wine combinations are YOUR favourites…. You might be surprised! Either way, there are no losers, just great wine! Where: Brouge Gastropub, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: 7.30 pm Monday, 18th March 2024 The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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New Wines for 2024!

Monday 26 February 2024
Some of what is new is old! Very very old. Some of newest wine styles are some of the oldest styles in the world. Some others are previously undiscovered gems. Some are holiday favourites that have finally come of age! This is the night to explore what is new and emergent in the wine world. You never know what you should expect on a night like this! Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: Monday 26th Febuary, 2024 at 7.30 pm The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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Exploring Spanish Wines

Monday 22 January 2024
Let's Explore Spanish wines... There is plenty of excitement to be found amongst the Spanish wines that you can find in our local stores here in the UK. It is not just a great holiday destination, it has a lively wine culture with some very unique native grape varieties. Throughout the session, there will be some classics to be rediscovered, some new wines that might just become your new ‘go-to’! By the end of the night, you will look at Spanish wines with renewed enthusiasm. Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: Monday 22nd January, 2024 at 7.30 pm The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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Winemusing Session: Wines for Christmas & the festive season

Monday 20 November 2023
WINES FOR CHRISTMAS & THE FESTIVE SEASON! Wines for a very merry Christmas & Festive season …. Special occasions demand special wines. Maybe you want to try something just a bit different this year, bend the traditions a bit or a lot. Or maybe you want to enjoy the traditions of Christmas but with a bit a fresh twist. Maybe you want to know what you really want to drink with that pot of Stilton that Dad brings every year! This is the night for you. Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: Monday 20th November at 7.30 pm The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub
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Winemusing Session: Old World vs New World 3

Monday 23 October 2023
THE NEW WORLD TAKES ON OLD WORLD CLASSICS! Taste great wines, meet new friends. Where is this 'new world'? Is new always best? Are the originals worth the money? What is even the difference? Are the new and exciting wines worth the hype? Can traditional wine making countries teach the newcomers something new about wine? Let's look at three NEW matched pairs and YOU can decide! Gruner Veltliner, Sangiovese & Malbec! Where: Brouge, 241 Hampton Rd, Twickenham TW2 5NG When: 7.30 pm Monday, 23rd October 2022 Not JUST a wine tasting! The evening includes a short, informal masterclass tasting with six specially chosen samples (locally sourced from various local wine stores) and an individual tasting platter where you can enjoy finishing your tasting samples with food. For more information visit https://bit.ly/WMSessions NOTE: This is an independently run tasting session that is not run by Brouge but by the organiser. This is not a selling event!
Brouge Gastropub