Guided tasting of six wines, each paired with a different chocolate, run by the Hertfordshire Local Wine School at Toast.
Hertfordshire Wine School is running a wine and chocolate tasting at Toast on Thursday 19 November, from 7:00pm. The evening is built around six wines, each paired with a different chocolate, and the session includes tips on how to match sweetness, flavour and style. It's a two-hour tasting, so there's plenty of time to work through the pairings without rushing.
The school is an independent outfit that runs guided tastings, food and wine evenings and masterclasses across the county, with a regular St Albans programme at venues including Toast, The White Rooms and Lussmanns. It's part of the Local Wine School Network, which describes itself as the world's fastest-growing network of independent wine schools teaching accessible wine courses at all levels. One thing to keep in mind is that the school doesn't sell wine; the bottles tasted on its courses are generally available from local and regional merchants, so if you find something you like, you'll be looking for it at your usual shop rather than buying it on the night.
The format is intentionally relaxed, with a strict no-wine-snobbery rule. No tasting experience is necessary, and all guests must be 18 or over. Beyond these one-off evenings, the school also offers open-dated gift vouchers valid for two years and can tailor tasting experiences for private and corporate groups.
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It's a straightforward evening: six wines, six chocolates, and a bit of guidance on why they work together. It runs at Toast, 6 Waddington Road, St Albans, AL3 5EX, on Thursday 19 November from 7:00pm, and tickets are £47.50.
