These events have already taken place and are no longer available for booking.
15
Sep
IWFS 90th Anniversary Dinner at Windsor Castle
Join us to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of IWFS in the historic setting of the medieval Vicars’ Hall at Windsor Castle.
31
Aug
Lunch at The Greenwich Pensioner
Join us for a great lunch at Persephone's very own gastro-pub.
11
Jul
Summer Days of Rosés - CANCELLED
Drinking a glass of rosé on a warm summer evening can be a delightful experience, so what better time to update our knowledge and take a light-hearted look at these wines.
21
Jun
Carole Goldberg Revisited Pt 2
Join us for a tasting of Chateau Musar and Left Bank clarets from the cellar of the late Carole Goldberg
08
Jun
Lunch at La Vita e Bella
The next in our series of classic lunches organised by Ronda Fogel, featuring set lunch menus and excellent house wines at well-established restaurants.
25
May
Lunch by the River
Join us for lunch one of our favourite resraurants, with superb food and great views of the river.
11
May
02
May
Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc Wines - NEW DATE
Join us for an unusual tasting of interesting wines made from the Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc grapes, organised and presented by Dr Bernard Lamb, National Guild of Wine and Beer Judges. It features grapes that are more commonly found in a very different context.
20
Apr
A Tasting of 2000/2004/2005/2006 Clarets
Join us at the Army and Navy Club for a tasting of mature clarets from the organiser’s cellar.
02
Mar
English Still and Sparkling Wines
Join us for a tasting of outstanding English still and sparkling wines, organised and led by an expert.
21
Feb
Dinner at Champagne Route
A wine tasting dinner with a champagne importer at one of our members' favourite restaurants. It will include champagne from Moutard Père et Fils.
14
Feb
Fine Zinfandel 2016 Tasting
Join us for a tasting of unusual wines from a member’s cellar.
08
Feb
Lunch at the Savile Club
Following the great sucess of his event at Sam's Riverside, David Wakefield has organised lunch for us at another of his favourite venues, the Savile Club. Many of you will remember the excellent dinners that we have enjoyed there in the past.
19
Jan
Special Dunn-Meynell Tasting - REViSED VENUE
A Tasting of wines, the property of the late Hugo Dunn-Meynell and Tish Dunn-Meynell
06
Jan
13
Dec
24
Nov
15
Nov
27
Oct
Wines of Virginia, California and Oregon
Join us for a tasting of interesting wines from California and Oregon, plus some unusual wines from Virginia which are rarely found in the UK
19
Oct
A Tasting of 2008/9/10 Clarets
Join us for an interesting tasting of wines from three vintages and well-known chateaux.
13
Oct
Lunch at Maggie Jones
Join us in Kensington for the second in the Trio of Classic Lunches organised by Ronda Fogel.
29
Sep
Chilean Wines - via Zoom
During lockdown we enjoyed several tastings by Zoom, each lasting an hour or so. We will be delighted if you would join us at this one.
15
Sep
Lunch at Julie’s Restaurant
Join us for the first of a trio of classic lunches organised by Ronda Fogel.
01
Sep
Lunch by the River
Join us for a great lunch at one of David Wakefield's favourite restaurants.
10
Aug
25
May
Carole Goldberg - revisited
Back in early 2020, we sadly lost one of the stalwarts of the London Branch of the IWFS in Carole Goldberg. Always unpredictable, sometimes challenging, Carole was tremendously enthusiastic about the Society and over the years has organised some memorable tastings for us. A great loss to the Branch and Society.
17
May
13
Apr
Lunch at The Game Bird
Join us for a fabulous lunch at the Game Bird in the Stafford Hotel, just round the corner from Green Park tube station.
24
Mar
08
Mar
Classy Mature Wines
A tasting of classy mature wines from 1980 to 2011, mainly from very good years and excellent producers, from Bernard Lamb’s cellar.
24
Feb
The Quality Chop House
Pamela Rustem has recently taken over as the London Branch’s Events Coordinator and this is her very first event for the Branch, so she is looking forward to seeing many of our members at this special luncheon
17
Feb
Napa Valley – Modern Classics
A tasting of premium Bordeaux-blend wines from Napa Valley, including mature vintages, from the cellar of members Phillip Kim and Susan Urkevich
06
Jan
France vs Australia Tasting Dinner
- A tasting with food of comparable fine wines from France and from Australia, in memory of Paul Mapplebeck.
08
Dec
30
Nov
Liquid Gold
A magnificent tasting of mature sweet wines from France, Germany and South Africa
09
Nov
Spanish Wine Tasting - NEW DATE
An opportunity to taste wines from different parts of Spain, including some of the regions that that are less well-known
19
Oct
AGM Dinner at the Army and Navy Club
Join us for dinner, following our AGM at the Army and Navy Club, with an opportunity to sample wines from their club cellar.
12
Oct
A Tasting Of 1995 Clarets
A magnificent tasting of wines from a great vintage and the finest chateaux
08
Sep
17
Aug
English Sparkling Wines vs Champagnes
Can you tell English Sparkling Wines from Champagnes? And which do you prefer? Here is your chance to find out.
29
Jul
27
Jul
A Tasting of Fine 2008 Bordeaux
A fantastic tasting of 2008 Burgundies from some of the best chateaux.
01
Jul
Cabernet Sauvignon Blends from the New World - by Zoom
A Zoom tasting of three Cabernet Sauvignon blends from the New World, led by Rachel Burnett.
30
Jun
22
Apr
AN ITALIAN TRIO - by Zoom
Join us for another opportunity to taste wines together on line.
25
Feb
Italian Reds - Sangiovese from Tuscany
Italy is the country with the most wine grapes; roughly 40% of all the world’s wine grape varieties are Italian. This tasting will focus on just one: Sangiovese, Italy's most planted vine variety, from one region – Tuscany in central Italy, an area long celebrated for its wines, artistic and scientific heritage, beautiful scenery and picturesque villages.
16
Feb
Chocolate Tasting at Home
So, we’re still stuck in lockdown. But vaccines are hopefully on the way!
In the meantime, and following the success of our “Zoom” Cheese & Wine tasting back in December, we’ve decided to do another one – this time on “chocolate” , and once again in the comfort of your own home.
07
Jan
08
Dec
Wine Appreciation Course - Level 2 by Zoom
While we are restricted in actually meeting face-to-face, why not join us for some on line sessions from the comfort of your own home?
03
Dec
Special Cheese & Wine Tasting at Home
OK – we’re all stuck in lockdown – again. But why not come to our own special “Zoom” Cheese & Wine tasting in the comfort of your own home?
19
Nov
Annual General Meeting and Social Event
Join us for an informal get-together and AGM via Zoom.
20
Oct
Wines to Accompany Game - by Zoom
We will be tasting, leaming a little about, and discussing wines which go well with game.
10
Sep
A TASTING of RED RIOJA by Zoom
If you are an experienced in attending Zoom meetings, you will already know that it is easy to participate. If you are not, why not give it a try? Those we have held so far have been much enjoyed by those who attended.
08
Sep
WINE APPRECIATION REFRESHER COURSE by Zoom
While we are restricted in actually meeting face-to-face, why not join us for some on line sessions from the comfort of your own home?
06
Aug
ZOOM WINE TASTING CHEZ VOUS - New World Chardonnays
While we are restricted in actually meeting face-to-face, why not join us from the comfort of your own home for an online tasting? We shall taste, compare and discuss three Chardonnays from the New World.
21
Jul
INFORMAL SOCIAL EVENT ON LINE By Zoom
While we are restricted in actually meeting face-to-face, so why not join us for a social session from the comfort of your own home?
18
Jun
08
Jun
Across Italian Wine Regions - POSTPONED
- Dolce Vita Wines have invited us back to Celebrity Chef Enzo Olivieri’s ‘Tasting Sicily’ Enzo’s Kitchen for another Italian extravaganza.
01
Jun
Café Spice Namaste - POSTPONED
- Another great Indian evening with celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala.
19
May
Spain vs Italy Wine Tasting - POSTPONED
- Spain or Italy, which produces the better wine? Here is an opportunity for you to form your own opinion.
12
May
Napa Valley Cults and Classics - POSTPONED
- A tasting of top end cabernet-based wines from Napa Valley, including mature vintages, from the cellar of member Phillip Kim
05
May
31
Mar
12
Mar
How Sparkling Wines Mature
A comparison of Champagnes and English Sparkling Wines at different stages of maturity
20
Feb
A Tasting of Fine Burgundy
- An opportunity for members to taste two wines from each year of the second half of the last decade with the majority being either Pommard or Vosne Romanee. The wines are donated from a member’s cellar.
13
Feb
French versus South African wines
An opportunity to compare, without prejudice, the attractiveness of French wines with that of South African wines
06
Feb
A Tasting of Chinese Wines
An opportunity to update your knowledge of wines from this fast-developing area, led by Chris Davenport Jones.
28
Jan
14
Jan
08
Jan
Dinner at the Savile Club
An opportunity to dine in one of London's most exclusive private clubs.
05
Dec
Red Burgundy from the 1960s
A tasting with food of fine and rare red Burgundy from the 1960’s.
26
Nov
21
Nov
Corney & Barrow Tasting & Dinner following our AGM
This year we have partnered with Corney & Barrow to host our AGM and Post AGM events in their remarkable listed building headquarters near Tower Hill.
12
Nov
Portuguese Wines
An opportunitry to get to know the vast range of great wines now available from Portugal.
05
Nov
Red Bordeaux from the 70s
A tasting with food of fine and rare red Bordeaux wines from the 1970s.
21
Oct
Serge Matthieu Champagne
A tasting and talk on the different styles made by one Champagne house, hosted by Chris Davenport-Jones
16
Oct
26
Sep
Rhone Tasting Dinner
- A tasting with food of fine wines, mostly from the Southern Rhone, led by Paul Mapplebeck.
19
Sep
Wines of Japan
- A tasting and talk about the wines of Japan hosted by Christopher Davenport-Jones
03
Sep
30
Jul
27
Jul
Summer Lunch at Mere
- lunch at a much-acclaimed new restaurant with a very well known celebrity chef.
23
Jul
18
Jul
Indian Cookery Course - CANCELLED
A full day Indian Cookery course with Chef Monisha Bharadwaj at her cooking school in Hounslow, West London.
16
Jul
24
Jun
18
Jun
14
May
09
May
Bordeaux 2005 Revisited - Part 2
The second part of the tasting of mature Bordeaux wines from Richard Jackson's cellar.
02
May
Languedoc-Roussillon
Fine wines from Gerard Bertrand – one of the region’s finest winemakers.
18
Apr
09
Apr
Serge Matthieu Champagne
- A tasting and talk on the different styles made by one Champagne house
26
Mar
A Charles Dickens Dinner
- Dining at the George & Vulture – Charles Dicken’s watering hole
19
Feb
14
Feb
06
Feb
29
Jan
15
Jan
Red Burgundy
A Côtes Comparison including an Armand Rousseau Grand Cru and a Le Corton Grand Cru.
09
Jan
30
Nov
The Cavalry and Guards Club
A tremendous combination of a classic venue, an amazing dinner and some fantastic wines
27
Nov
13
Nov
08
Nov
Mature French Favourites
An opportunity to taste some mature wines from different regions of France
29
Oct
Get Ready for Halloween?
Examine the past and look into the future: a social evening preceded by a very short AGM.
25
Oct
English versus French wines
An opportunity to compare French and English wines from the same grapes.
09
Oct
02
Oct
Around the Margaux Appellation
A Wine Tasting hosted by Paul Mapplebeck, and supper afterwards cooked by Anne Marie.
13
Sep
Bistro and Beaujolais Dinner
Immerse yourself in a genuine French dining experience at an exclusive and private IWFS London Branch dinner at Le Beaujolais Club in London’s Litchfield Street.
08
Sep
Dorset Lunch on the Terrace
Lunch on the terrace of Colin & Annabella Harding’s 1985 ‘Edwardian style’ home on Bournemouth’s West-cliff blending Dorset and Finnish cuisines”
23
Aug
Alsace Wines
A tasting of Alsace Wines led by Chris Davenport-Jones, with supper afterwards.
23
Jul
17
Jul
26
Jun
21
Jun
Wine Roads Leading to Rome
-A discovery of wines and grapes from Lazio, the heart of Italy.
14
Jun
05
Jun
Lurton Family Collection
Meet the Wine Maker - a special dinner with wines from some top Bordeaux estates, hosted by the wine maker.
31
May
The Wallace Collection
The Festival Organisers have arranged a series of small group tours in central London on Thursday 31st May. Two of these have vacancies which are being offered to London Branch Members.
31
May
Fortnum and Mason
The Festival Organisers have arranged a series of small group tours in central London on Thursday 31st May. Two of these have vacancies which are being offered to London Branch Members.
09
May
A Peruvian Dinner at Lima Floral
An opportunity to sample Peruvian Food at a top restaurant.
01
May
Chateau Cos d’Estournel
Another exceptional opportunity to taste mature Bordeaux from a member's cellar.
24
Apr
Claret - Modern versus Mature
An opportunity to compare fruity modern claret against some expensive mature wines - including the 1990 Chateau Montrose - followed by a delicious cold supper.
09
Apr
22
Mar
1980s Fine Bordeaux
A tasting of mature fine wines from a Member's cellar, with supper afterwards..
15
Mar
Leoville Barton Vertical Tasting
A vertical tasting of fine Bordeaux wines from a top grower.
20
Feb
15
Feb
Festival English Wines
A preview of wines to be tasted at the IWFS International Festival.
29
Jan
25
Jan
10
Jan
New Year at the Innholders
A New Year Dinner in one of London's top livery halls, with Michelin-starred chef Herbert Berger.
19
Dec
30
Nov
21
Nov
Boulestin, The Encore
An pre-Christmas opportunity for a favourite restaurant to excel itself.
16
Nov
07
Nov
Onodera – A Japanese Extravaganza
An exceptional opportunity to experience Japanese fine dining.
06
Nov
31
Oct
25
Oct
25
Oct
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the London Branch of the International Wine and Food Society shall be held at M 2-3 Threadneedle Walk, 60 Threadneedle Street.
23
Oct
12
Oct
24
Sep
Dinner on HQS Wellington
A special black tie dinner on HQS Wellington to coincide with the EAZ AGM.
24
Sep
IWFS EAZ Annual General Meeting
How is your Subscription to IWFS spent?
What are the Society’s plans for the future?
21
Sep
15
Aug
Old World vs New World - Wine Tasting and Dinner
A tutored comparative tasting of old and new world wines with dinner
10
Aug
Exceptional White Burgundy
An opportunity to taste an unusual selection of old white Burgundies
03
Aug
Hedonism Wine Tasting Social
An opportunity to taste some interesting wines in a social environment.
27
Jul
An Indian Fine Dining Experience
An opportunity to try Indian food in a fine dining environment.
04
Jul
28
Jun
The Secrets of Italian Grapes
A tasting with antipasti of seven Italian wines made from unusual grapes.
20
Jun
A Tasting of Fine Red Bordeaux - EXTRA EVENT
A tasting of fine red Bordeaux from a private cellar, with a cold supper afterwards.
14
Jun
06
Jun
Adam Handling at The Frog
Adam Handling previously a runner-up in Professional Masterchef. will be presenting another special meal for IWFS.
31
May
A Masterclass on South Africa
A wine tasting dinner with a great selection of South African dishes and wines
25
May
17
May
09
May
05
May
Philippe Brugnon Champagne - EXTRA EVENT
A special tasting of Champagnes presented by the grower, Philippe Brugnon and importer Julian White.
03
May
1976 German Beerenauslese
A tasting with food of sweet wines made from grapes with noble rot.
05
Apr
23
Mar
21
Feb
14
Feb
Bordeaux and Rhone Dinner
Another great wine tasting dinner with wines from Richard Duncan's cellar
09
Feb
A Satisfaction of Sweet Wines
A tasting of sweet wines without food, with supper afterwards.
26
Jan
Esterlin Champagne and Mottra Caviar - EXTRA Event
An introduction to Champagne Esterlin cuvées and sustainable, ethical finest-quality Mottra caviar
02
Dec
Dinner with Gabriel Waterhouse
A Candle-lit Branch Christmas Dinner open to all IWFS members.
29
Nov
AGM and Wine Tasting
The Branch's Annual General Meeting. followed by a free social wine tasting with canapés.
26
Nov
The Wines of Napa Valley
A very special lunch with superb wines from the Napa Valley, in memory of Andrew Brodie.
15
Nov
08
Nov
Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon
A tasting of wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon with local food specialities.
25
Oct
06
Oct
14
Sep
06
Sep
25
Aug
18
Aug
28
Jul
Otto's Wine and Food Pairing
.Interesting wine and food combinations in the setting of a classic French restaurant.
30
Jun
07
Jun
31
May
24
May
Wine Tasting & Canapés
A tasting of fine wines from Louis Latour's estate in Burgundy with canapés at l'etranger.
11
May
Go West to The Westbury
Dinner at Alyn Williams Michelin-starred restaurant at the Westbury
21
Apr
Beerenauslese Back to 1971
Select tasting of Beerenauslese wines with food going back to 1971.
15
Apr
07
Apr
29
Mar
15
Mar
English Sparkling Wines versus Champagnes
A comparative tasting of English Sparkling wines and Champagne, with supper afterwards.
10
Mar
Sweet Wines of Europe back to the 1920s
A tasting with food of sweet wines from all over Europe.
25
Feb
Fine Clarets from the Branch Cellar
A rare opportunity to taste some well-aged wines from the branch cellar.
09
Feb
Pascal Proyart at One-O-One
A Game Preparation Masterclass and Dinner prepared and presented by Pascal Proyart.
14
Jan
17
Dec
Fine Clarets from The 1970’s
A tasting with food of nine vintages of fine Clarets from the 1970s.
15
Dec
Christmas Dinner at The Middle Temple
Our annual black tie Christmas dinner, this year at the Middle Temple.
01
Dec
18
Nov
Adam Handling at Caxton
A special tasting dinner with matching wines created by an up-and-coming young chef.
04
Nov
29
Oct
Fine Australian Wines from Larry Cherubino
A tasting with food of fine wines from the Australian vineyards of Larry Cherubino.
27
Oct
Alsace Food and Wine
An Evening of Food and Wine from Alsace with Laurent Faure at Le Vieux Comptoir