Sniff & Spit

The ethos of this event is, quite simply, that wine is to be enjoyed right to the very last drop! Our team of wine professionals have a fresh, unstuffy approach, which will help you do exactly that. We hold events for companies and individuals who want a personalised service and to learn and explore through enjoyment. Sniff and Spit offers tailor made wine courses and team events that cannot fail to break the ice and bring people together. There is simply no better way to help build team spirit, to say thank you, or simply celebrate. So why don’t you have a seriously fun time and hold a Sniff and Spit wine tasting?

Our expert is Rebecca Dunphy, who studied her Masters at the prestigious Roseworthy Agricultural College, Adelaide. Rebecca started out as a translator for the EU where she was bitten by the wine bug. She holds professional Sommelier qualifications from Italy, the British Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma and a Masters in Wine Making and Marketing from Roseworthy, Australia. She has written for The Masters of Wine Journal and The Australian and New Zealand Industry Journal and as a researcher and curator, helped create Vinopolis - City of Wine. For the last three years, Rebecca has been running wine events and tastings for the highly-regarded Balls Brothers of London.

There are a variety of different events

Sniff the Difference - The best way to learn is through comparing and contrasting and this is what we get you to do. Wines are tasted in pairs and can illustrate a variety of themes, some options are listed below. Select the topics which interest you most and we will design a evening of fine wine and fun for you.

The Sniff and Spit Wine Challenge - Put your grey matter to the Sniff and Spit taste bud test. Great fun and light-hearted. Works best run in teams and as an in-house company event or a private party for a really fun night. Pick up nuggets of information from your tutors so that everyone can join in with confidence.

Call my Bluff - Great for larger groups and to break the ice. Learn to Sniff and Spit like a professional and then put your tasting skills to the test. Taste fine wines from around the world and in your teams work out who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. There will also be the opportunity for team members to exercise their bluffing skills!

Where in the World? - We choose the grape and present two or three examples of each. Armed with tips and guidance from your tutor, teams have to choose the correct option for country, vintage and price band for each wine. This can be based around any country or region. Alternatively, for a formal occasion why not hold a tutored tasting and explore your favourite region or grape in depth. Whatever theme you choose - French, Italian, Spanish, Australian, New Zealand, South African...we have the expertise and exciting wines from around the world.

Learn to Sniff and Spit - For a tasting that can really help you get the most from wine, this is the one for you. Either a one off event or a series of wine tastings to help you learn more about wine and to get you tasting like a professional.

Get a Kick from Champagne - Decadent perhaps, but there are always occasions when you just have to spoil friends, family, those special clients and of course yourself. Compare and contrast some of the top names in Champagne, learn how to pick a Vintage Champagne from a Non Vintage and hold an event with style. Please note that when seeking a Quick Quote for our Champagne tastings, prices start at the ‘Superior Premium’ quality level.