Sharing my love of wine
Wine tasting events, selling wine and training
Online and in Castle Cary, Somerset, the Giggling Grape specialises in joyful tastings and events, in selling delicious wine by the sip, the bottle and the case, and in training the wine curious and front of house teams about the joy of wine
Buying wine
Choose from my carefully selected range of delicious wines all with the Giggling Grape 'Good Sip' of approval. You'll find the classics and 'something a bit different' - online or in Somerset's answer to a speakeasy.
Buying wine
Tastings & Events
There’s always a lively and interesting event coming up; like different sorts of tastings, and food and wine paired suppers. Or, contact me to arrange your own private event.
Explore events
Training
Ditch the wine jargon to learn more about the wines you, or your customers, love.
For instance, learn more about the flavours of different wines, why they taste like they do, and what food goes best with what wines.
Meet your host...
Come on in!
Join me on a grape adventure to discover delicious wines from around the world.
Caroline Sharley, the Giggling Grape
I love wine! I love finding delicious wines, sharing them with others, discovering how they’re made, and helping people understand how they got to be so tasty!
What people are saying on the Giggling Grapevine ...
I’m very thankful to have such encouraging and lovely feedback!
Thank you Caroline for a fabulous evening - was so much fun and you were amazing !!!"
"Caroline, the Giggling Grape, you have great energy, a lovely
sense of fun as well as being very knowledgeable about all
aspects of wine. Your events are fascinating. Everyone - don't
miss any opportunity to giggle with grapes alongside Caroline!"
"This rosé is stunning, a perfumers' dream. Stunning colour too. I love it. Do you have any more?"
"Caroline, the Giggling Grape. Another triumph. It was a super event yesterday evening: scrummy wines and delicious food. We loved the way you say Agiorgitiko."
"I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful evening yesterday - we really enjoyed it. Great company, super venue, the food was absolutely delicious and the wines were perfectly matched! Such a lovely atmosphere."
Browse our favourites
Online Wine Shop
Crisp with apple and lemon, soft bubbles and good body.
- Chardonnay
- Light bodied
- With snacks as an aperitif, or on its own!
- Malbec
- Full bodied
- BBQs, red meat, steaks, and hearty veggie dishes
Sweet, with intense honey, honeysuckle, and orange blossom
- Muscat
- Full bodied
- Desserts; especially fruity and creamy ones like tiramisu
Dry, delicate pink with strawberry and red currant
- Pinot Noir
- Light bodied
- With snacks as an aperitif, or on its own!
Full flavoured; citrus, white peach, blossom and mineral freshness
- Albariño
- Medium bodied
- Fish, seafood, salads and lighter chicken dishes
Intense and unoaked, citrus, apple and light spice
- Tempranillo Blanco
- Light/ medium bodied
- Chicken, fish and shellfish, mezze dishes incl. houmous
Medium bodied with juicy fruit; especially cherry then spice
- Tempranillo
- Medium bodied
- Lamb, turkey, steak, and pork. Hearty veggie dishes
Light, crisp with citrus, apple, peaches and herbs
- Encruzado
- Light bodied
- Fish, seafood, lighter chicken and veggie dishes
- Jaen
- Medium bodied
- Mediterranean food; antipasti, tomato based pasta dishes
Intense blackberries and blackcurrants, smooth and velvety
- Negroamaro
- Medium/ full bodied
- BBQs, roasted red meat, steaks, hearty veggie dishes
Generous, with intense red berry fruit and ripe tannins
- Primitivo
- Medium/ full bodied
- BBQs, roasted red meat, steaks, hearty veggie dishes
Giggling Grape Cases
Let me make it as easy as possible for you to always have some delicious wines at home. Preventing wine crises is my speciality! Below are my current case specials - or get in touch and I can put one together to suit your palate and pocket.
