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Great times with wine

Tasting Events

I love getting people together for a good time! Of course, assisted by delicious wines, and usually a bite to eat. Did anyone say champagne and crisps!?

As well as hosting events, I also do ‘just for you’ private tastings, often for celebrations, birthdays or hen parties, when you choose the wines, any food, and perhaps a theme; e.g. “big reds”, “local English” or “honeymoon country” wines.

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Upcoming Giggling Events

Here’s the tastings and events coming up. Sometimes wine is front and centre, and sometimes wine shares the stage with food – whatever the format, there’s always a great time to had!

  • Friday5Sept 2025
    expert wine tasting sommelier sparkling wine

    Everything's coming up rosé

    Ansford Farmhouse, Cumnock Road, BA7 7JA

    7:30pm - 9:30pm

    £35

    Celebrate the summer by tasting and learning about four different types of rosé – the season’s iconic drink!  Enjoy sipping in a pretty English country garden, or come inside to sup and snack in the cosy Somerset farmhouse.

    A uniquely intimate event hosted by The Giggling Grape and Caroline Villamizar, in her gorgeous home.  We will be showcasing classic and more unusual rosés, with accompanying nibbles (think blinis and smoked salmon, tomato bruschetta … ).

    Tickets are limited and only available in advance.

    Booking enquiry
  • Thurs25Sep 2025
    giggling grape wine tasting fundraising evening invitation

    Wine Tasting Fundraising Evening

    Daydon Lodge, Godminster Lane, Bruton, BA10 0NB

    7:30pm

    £50

    A wonderful evening funding a local Independent Domestic Violence Advisor.

    An Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) helps people in abusive relationships find the strength and resources they need to rebuild their lives; providing guidance, emotional support, practical help and advocacy.

    And you can help train one of these incredibly valuable people by having a great night out! Come along to a fabulous evening of great company, a delicious three-course supper with four accompanying paired wines and guided tasting.

    ALL proceeds from ticket sales go towards training a member of the Nelson Trust’s Bridgwater Women’s Centre to become an IDVA.

    There are only 50 tickets available, so invite a friend and join us for a very special evening.

    To book tickets:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gather3/1784225

    Booking enquiry
  • Friday14Nov 2025
    candle for evening of scent and wine

    An evening of scent and wine

    Catelier, Market Place, Castle Cary, BA7 7AH

    7pm onwards

    £35

    A feast for the scent-es … and the palate! Guided by wine expert Caroline Sharley, the Giggling Grape, and Perfumer Tracey Smythe, from Catelier, Perfumery and Interiors in Castle Cary, explore how four important aromas show up in perfume and in wine – by tasting and smelling.

    Then, leave with a unique fragrance made from the four individual notes. The best Sniff and Sip evening EVER!

    https://www.catelierstore.com

    Booking enquiry

“I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” W.C. Fields

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Great times with wine

Tasting Events

I love getting people together for a good time! Of course, assisted by delicious wines, and usually a bite to eat. Did anyone say champagne and crisps!?

As well as hosting events, I also do ‘just for you’ tastings, often for celebrations, birthdays or hen parties, when you choose the wines, any food, and perhaps a theme; e.g. “big reds”, “local English” or “honeymoon country” wines.

wine tasting at giggling grape