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Everything you ever needed to know about Champagne – and more!

Posted by Hedonism Wines 1 year 11 months ago

From the Grand Houses of Épernay and Reims to the myriad small growers of the surrounding countryside, the winemakers of Champagne have been producing their iconic sparkling wine since the 19th century. In this guide we dig into the nitty gritty and try to answer a few of the questions that we often get asked about Champagne...

Exploring the 2019 vintage at Boekenhoutskloof Winery

Posted by Hedonism Wines 2 years ago

Established in 1776, Boekenhoutskloof is situated in South Africa’s breath-taking Franschhoek Valley and is known for its celebrated portfolio of wines comprising the eponymous Boekenhoutskloof range, The Chocolate Block, The Wolftrap and the larger volume brand of Porcupine Ridge. The allure of Boekenhoutskloof’s 2019 release was not to be passed by on a cold January morning and Hedonism Wines were delighted to be invited to the 2019 vintage launch. Hosted by Tim Atkin MW and Marc Kent, (Technical Director at Boekenhoutskloof) we greatly enjoyed discovering all that this celebrated South African producer had to offer...

Fine Wine And Food Return As HIDE Re-Opens This 4th July

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

We are delighted to announce that our sister restaurant HIDE will re-open its doors on Saturday 4th July.

To thank our customers for your support through the current climate, all wines available to enjoy at HIDE shall now be priced at the Hedonism Wines shelf price plus £10 per 75cl bottle. This pricing policy puts the wines on HIDE's list around 50% less expensive than most restaurants in and around Central London. As usual, the list at HIDE extends to nearly 7,000 fine wines, so the perfect bottle is always available to pair with your meal.

Explore The World Of Speciality Sake With Honami Matsumoto

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

Following the runaway success of our previous two online Sake events we are delighted to welcome House of Sake's Honami Matsumoto back to present the second in a series of tastings exploring the fascinating world of "Speciality Sake".



A much mis-understood category, sake ranges in style from elegant and dry to rich and full-bodied. Sometimes aged in stainless steel for a pure fruit character and sometimes laid to rest in wooden barrels for more depth and complexity.

Home Cocktail Masterclass With Oskar Kinberg And A Tasting Of Fine Vintage Port

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

The Symingtons are a family with deep ties to winemaking in Portugal stretching back over 100 years. The current owners represent the 4th and 5th generation to be working the vines and making fine wines in Portugal's great Douro Valley. This fascinating tasting will bring together three of the world's greatest Port houses, all of which the Symington's are the proud custodians.



We are delighted to have Charles Symington present this event, taking a look at the family's extensive holdings in the Douro. Charles is the chief winemaker for all Symington properties and brings a lifetime of experience to this very special tasting.

Our Mayfair Store Is Open Once More!

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

Following a short period of closure, we are excited to announce that our Mayfair store is open to the public once more. Now is the perfect time to visit our air-conditioned shop and browse to your heart's content. Over 10,000 wines and spirits and a team of dedicated wine and spirits specialists can help you pick out the perfect bottles.



For the time being, our opening hours are slightly shorter than usual - 12:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00 - 18:00 on Sundays

Wine and Chocolate Pairing and Single Malts of the World Tasting

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

Distilling world class whisky outside Scotland was once considered difficult at best and even impossible by some! Luckily for fans of a tasty dram, this has been proven wrong time and time again. Distillers in Japan have been producing fantastic single malts since the early 1900s while the USA and Ireland have their own tradition stretching back two centuries or more.



In this tasting, Tom Olive presents a whistle-stop tour of the new world of whisky presenting five different drams and discussing the production and history of each. Whiskies to be tasted are...

An Exciting Online Wine And Food Pairing Dinner With HIDE

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

We are delighted to announced our first tasting collaboration with HIDE at HOME in the form of an exciting online wine dinner. Ollie and the team have prepared a superb four course Michelin-starred menu for two people to be accompanied by four wines served in half bottle chosen by our head sommelier Julien Sarrasin.



Guests who purchase a ticket will be invited to join a live video feed during which Julien will introduce each dish and discuss each of the wines in turn, discussing the winemaker, the grape varieties and explaining why it was selected to pair with that particular course.

Dominus And Ulysses With Edouard Moueix

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

Surely one of the most famous names in fine wine, the Moueix family own some of the world's greatest wineries including La Fleur PétrusChâteau Trotanoy and Château Latour à Pomerol. We are very excited to announce an exclusive online tasting with third generation family member Edouard Moueix which will focus on two properties in the Napa Valley - Dominus Estate and Ulysses. 

Celebrating the Wines of Italy

Posted by Hedonism Wines 3 years 9 months ago

From the Alto Adige down through Tuscany and on to Sicily, few countries can boast the variety, quality and history of Italy. Whether you favour a crisp refreshing glass of Prosecco or like to savour a fine Barolo this week's offers are sure to have something to entice you!



There are discounts on purchases of 6 bottles on a number of lines and a single bottle saving on a very special magnum. Click the link below to view the full range on offer or scroll down for more details.