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Our pick of the best city wine masters and merchants
WINCHESTER WINE APPRECIATION
Hampshire Wine School hosts regular wine tastings , courses and food and wine experiences in Winchester for people who enjoy wine and want to learn more .
All events are run by friendly wine tutors and are relaxed and informal , with an emphasis on learning by tasting . Courses include cheese and wine pairings , regional wines and Hampshire sparkling wines .
www . localwineschool . com / hampshire
A TASTE OF ITALY AT TOSCANACCIO
Independent Toscanaccio in Parchment Street stocks an eclectic range of wines with a particular focus on Italy . Upstairs you can experience the Italian way of enjoying wine with a plate of antipasto and there are regular tastings .
Ask owner Cat for recommendations – whether you want something for an informal supper or a bottle for a celebration . We ’ ve discovered lots of delicious new wines that we now buy regularly by doing just that .
01962 841223 | www . toscanaccio . co . uk
LOCAL TIPPLES AND CHEESES
Cobbs Farm Shop in Headbourne Worthy stocks a good selection of Hampshire-made spirits and is also a great place to buy fine local cheeses to pair with its wines .
They include Old Winchester , Winchester Lyburn and Tunworth . Its Winchester Distillery gin and Gorilla vodka and liqueurs make good presents with a local twist – and the olives here are delicious .
01962 889000 | www . cobbsfarmshops . co . uk
UNCORKED AT THE WINE ROOM
Go upstairs at Inn The Park ’ s vaulted Wine Room in Abbey Mill in Abbey Gardens and enjoy locally-sourced dishes , cheeseboards , charcuterie to go with a great selection of wines from all over the world . Wine can also be bought from the Wine Room ’ s ‘ wall of wine ’ to enjoy at home .
01962 678100 | www . innthepark . co . uk www . winchestermag . com 21