Tasting events are cool, but they often have a commercial edge, focusing on a particular distributor. You also need to make time for them - you can't just turn

Tasting events are cool, but they often have a commercial edge, focusing on a particular distributor. You also need to make time for them - you can't just turn up any evening on your own demand. If you're in London, I recommend Vagabond Wines. Not only do they have a good selection in tasting machines rotated frequently, they also do tasting evenings. I've been going to the Fulham branch for years, but they've expanded. Hedonism Wines is also a mandatory visit, of course.