We have a series of tastings, course and events coming up. We hope you can join us.
Saturday 25th November, 12noon – Midday Masterclass – Bubbles! Sold out
Saturday 2nd December, 2.30pm – Christmas Tasting Sold out
Friday 12th January, 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting
Monday 15th January, 9.45am – 6pm – WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Thursday 18th January, 7.30m – Stock Wine Dinner
Saturday 20th January, 2pm – Yoga & Wine with Mine Bennett
Friday 26th January, 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting
Saturday 27th January, 12noon – Midday Masterclass – Sauvignon, Cabernet & Friends
Monday 5th & 12th February, 9.45am – 6pm – WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Friday 9th February, 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting
Saturday 23rd February, 12noon – Midday Masterclass – Off the Beaten Track
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Latest Events
Events Winter 2024
We have lots tastings, course and events coming up in 2024. We hope you can join us. Friday12th January 4.30pm - SECRET CELLAR TASTING Monday 15th January, 9.45am – 6pm - WSET LEVEL 1 [...]
Creu Celta 20th Anniversary Dinner at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Thursday 2nd November 2023, 7.30pm Join us for a fabulous 6 course tasting menu celebrating 20 years of McAlindon Family’s Creu Celta vineyard in Priorat, Spain. The dishes will be accompanied by Spanish wines and [...]
Christmas Tasting 2023
Saturday 2nd December 2023, 2.30pm Get the festive season started by joining Neal, Peter & Susan on Saturday 2nd December to taste a selection of their favourite wines. In keeping with tradition, the final wine will be [...]
Stock – Plaimont Wine Dinner
Thursday 21st September 2023, 7.30pm Join us for our next wine dinner when we will be joined by Elvin Douineau from Plaimont in South West France. Plaimont focus on preserving indigenous varieties and reviving forgotten [...]
WSET Courses Autumn 2023
If you are interested in studying for the interntionally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, the next courses are: WSET Level 1 - Award in WINES – Monday 11th September (1 day course) [...]
Gnostic French Tasting Menu (31st Aug)
Thursday 31st August, 7.30pm Join us for evening of fine French food & wine in our upstairs restaurant. The 4 course menu has been paired with wines from Direct Wine Shipments. Menu Arrival Les Yeuses [...]
Whiskey Tasting (29th Jul)
Saturday 29th July Curious about Whiskey? Get ready for an adventure with Sam from High Sea Spirits in conjunction with Alchemy Distil, as he take you on a journey tasting some exclusive and unique Irish [...]
Events
We have a series of tastings, course and events coming up. We hope you can join us. Friday 21st July, 4.30pm - SECRET CELLAR TASTING - Sold Out Saturday 29th July, 2.30pm - WHISKEY TASTING [...]
Stock – Creu Celta 20th Anniversary Wine Dinner
Thursday 22nd June 2023, 7.30pm Join us for a fabulous 4 course tasting menu celebrating 20 years of McAlindon Family’s Creu Celta vineyard in Priorat, Spain. The dishes will be accompanied by Catalan wines and [...]
Gnostic Tasting Menu (14th Jun)
Wednesday 14th June, 7.30pm Join us for evening of fine food & wine in our upstairs restaurant. The 4 course menu has been paired with wines from our neighbours Direct Wine Shipments. Tasting Menu Arrival [...]
Events – May & June 2023
We have a series of tastings, course and events coming up. We hope you can join us. MAY Monday 15th & 22nd May, 9.45am - 6pm - WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Friday [...]
Italian Wine Tasting with Michael Palij MW
Thursday 8th June 2023, 7pm for 7.30pm For the 1st time since 2019 we are delighted to welcome back Master of Wine Michael Palij. Michael is always one of our most popular speakers. He is [...]
Stock – French Wine Dinner
Thursday 20th April 2023, 7.30pm Vive la France! Join us for a fabulous 4 course menu paired with an excellent range of French wines to compliment each course. MENU Aperitif The Holy Snail Touraine Rose, [...]
The Secret Cellar Tastings
Welcome to The Secret Cellar A new and exciting addition to Direct Wine Shipments. The Secret Cellar is our new ground floor Tasting and Wine Education Room located in the shop here at 5-7 Corporation [...]
Spring Events 2023
We have a series of tastings, course and events coming up. We hope you can join us. MARCH Saturday 25th March, 12noon - Midday Masterclass Northern Italy - SOLD OUT Friday 31st March, 430pm - [...]
Gnostic Tasting Menu (6th Apr) – SOLD OUT
Thursday 6th April, 7.30pm Get the weekend started with an evening of fine food and wine in our neighbour Gnostic's upstairs restaurant. The 4 course menu as been paired with wines from Direct Wine Shipments. [...]
Stock – Delheim Wine Dinner with Nora Sperling-Thiel
Thursday 19th January 2023, 7.30pm Join us for an evening of fine food and South African wine with Nora Sperling-Thiel from Delheim Estate in Stellenbosch. The history of winemaking at Delheim dates back to 1938 [...]
WSET Courses 2023
If you are interested in studying for the interntionally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, the next courses are: WSET Level 1 - Award in WINES – Monday 23rd January (1 day course) [...]
Midday Masterclasses 2023
Join us for our next wine midday masterclasses. Each session will be limited to a maximum of 15 people. This small group session will provide a great opportunity to ask the wine questions you have [...]
Midday Masterclasses Autumn 2022
Join us for our next wine midday masterclasses. Each session will be limited to a maximum of 15 people. This small group session will provide a great opportunity to ask the wine questions you have [...]
Stock Bordeaux Wine Dinner
Thursday 29th September 2022, 7.30pm September is Bordeaux month and we’ll be showcasing some of the excellent wines from this region alongside a fabulous 4 course menu. MENU Aperitif Langoustine & Doversole Roulade, Tomato, Basil [...]
Stock Italian Wine Dinner
Thursday 26th May 2022, 7.30pm Celebrate Italy with a fabulous 4 course menu using only the finest ingredients and paired with Italian wines to compliment each course. MENU Arrival Cecilia B. Spumante Bianco NV, Veneto [...]
WSET Level 1 Courses June 2022
If you are interested in studying for the interntionally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, the next courses are: WSET Level 1 - Award in WINES – Monday 20th June 2022 (1 day [...]
Midday Masterclasses 2022
Join us for our next wine masterclasses. Each session will be limited to a maximum of 15 people. This small group session will provide a great opportunity to ask the wine questions you have always [...]
WSET Courses 2022
If you are interested in studying for the interntionally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, the next courses are: WSET Level 1 - Award in WINES – Monday 7th March 2022 (1 day [...]
Virtually Christmas Tasting 2021
Get your family & friends round, your corkscrew and favourite snacks ready, light the fire, turn on the computer & join us from the comfort of your own home! Our Christmas Tasting on Saturday 11th [...]
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine (15th Nov)
Monday 15th November 2021, 9.45am - 6pm The aim of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) accredited one day certificate course is to give an introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the [...]
Midday Masterclasses
Join us for our next wine masterclasses. Each session will be limited to a maximum of 15 people. This small group session will provide a great opportunity to ask the wine questions you have always [...]
WSET Level 2 – Award in Wine (11th & 18th Oct)
The aim of this WSET accredited two day course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world, and principle varieties of wines. This is followed by a one hour exam [...]
Virtual French Tasting
Saturday 27th March 2021, 2pm As lockdown continues, we are hosting a Zoom tasting of wines from France. We’ve put together a selection of 6 wines from different regions. Your tasting box will contain: 2 [...]
Virtual Iberian Tasting
Saturday 20th February 2021, 2pm Following the success of our Christmas tasting & as lockdown continues, we are hosting a Zoom tasting of wines from the Iberian Peninsula. We’ve put together a selection of 6 [...]
Virtually Christmas Tasting!
Saturday 5th December 2020, 2pm We miss you, and as our popular Christmas afternoon tastings cannot go ahead this year, we are hosting a Zoom Christmas Tasting, on Saturday 5th December at 2pm. So, get [...]
Past Events
Stock Spanish Wine Dinner
Thursday 31st March 2022, 7.30pm Join us for a fabulous 4 course menu using only the finest ingredients and paired with Spanish wines to compliment each course. The dinner will include the first public tasting [...]
Stock French Wine Dinner
Thursday 27th January 2022, 7.30pm Domaine de Cristia is situated in Courthézon in the Châteauneuf du Pape area of the Rhône Valley. It has been run by the Grangeon family since 1942 and produces the [...]
Stock Italian Wine Dinner – SOLD OUT
Thursday 25th November, 7.30pm Chef Danny Millar has a career spanning across Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany and London, He returned to Belfast in the 1990s, bringing his renowned cooking style to leading restaurants including Shanks, [...]
Midday Masterclass – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Join us for a wine masterclass. This small group session will provide a great opportunity to ask the wine questions you have always wanted to ask. Suitable for all levels of wine knowledge and a [...]
Spring Events & Courses 2020 – Postponed
In order to protect our customers and staff at this difficult time, we are postponing all spring events and WSET courses. We have tried to contact everyone who has booked tickets for these events. If [...]
WSET Courses 2020
If you are interested in studying for the interntionally recognised Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, the next courses are: WSET Level 1 - Award in WINES – Monday 27th April (1 day course) [...]