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Off the Beaten Vine: Unusual Italian Grapes with Jim Dawson

πŸ“ Baccello, Christchurch
πŸ•– Tuesday 15th July, 7:00pm–8:00pm
πŸ’· Β£25 per person
🎟️ Tickets available online – limited spaces

After the success of our June event, we’re delighted to announce that our wine tasting evenings with the legendary Jim Dawson will now be a monthly series at Baccello.

This time, Jim will be diving into the weird and wonderful world of unusual Italian grape varieties – from forgotten native grapes to rare regional gems you won’t find on your average wine list. Expect bold characters, fascinating backstories, and plenty of β€œwait, what grape was that again?” moments.

With over 40 years in the wine trade and a cult following in Christchurch for his sell-out tastings, Jim brings a wealth of experience and an infectious passion for making wine fun, approachable and a little bit unexpected.

Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of 8 distinctive wines, with a mix of whites, reds, and perhaps a few surprises. You’ll also take part in a relaxed tasting exercise designed to sharpen your palate and expand your wine vocabulary.

As always, there will be exclusive on-the-night offers on bottles and curated case deals with free local delivery.

Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just love a glass of something different, this is your chance to uncover a whole new side of Italian wine.

πŸ₯‚ Spaces are very limited and this event will likely sell out – book early to secure your place.

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