Artful Sips -'Italian Treasures'Wine Tasting

Join wine expert and TV presenter Shehnaz Hansraj for her special birthday edition of 'Artful Sips'!Shehnaz has long been a lover of Italian wines and wine travel. You will taste your way through some of her Italian favourites, exquisite white wines from Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, and sumptuous red wines from Tuscany and Umbria as we travel further south to enjoy wines from elite grapes Sangiovese and Sagrantino.This interactive event strips away the traditional stuffiness of wine tasting. Instead, it focuses on approachable flavours, storytelling, and practical tips for picking fabulous bottles from your local supermarket, wine shop, or restaurant menu.What to Expect:- Art & Wine Pairings: Enjoy hand-picked pours uniquely paired with original artwork on display at BobCat Gallery, and hear the fascinating stories behind the artists and their work
- Unpretentious Environment: Perfect for complete beginners and seasoned wine lovers alike
- Community Atmosphere: Whether you come solo, with friends, or with family, this friendly Putney event offers the perfect blend of culture, celebration, and conversation
- Discover the joy of Italian wine from a qualified Italian Wine Scholar, and leave with a whole new appreciation of wines from ItalyPre-booking is essential due to limited capacity, so grab your tickets now!About Your Host
From wine enthusiast to wine communicator, Shehnazs journey into the world of wine began with a simple goal to make sense of wine labels, grape varieties, and wine regions.Fast forward nearly two decades, and she has visited more than 900 vineyards across five continents. Her travels have taken her to France, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Lebanon, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Croatia, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, and closer to home, vineyards across England and Wales.Countless tastings and several wine qualifications later, her appreciation has only deepened for the geography, history, culture, and food that shape and influence different wine styles around the world.Shehnaz firmly believes there is a wine for everyone. The key? Keep an open mind and be willing to explore new and unfamiliar grapes or regions curiosity in wine is almost always rewarded.