the showcase

The Norwich Wine Week Showcase will be held on 14 – 22 June, throughout the week the below venues are offering visitors and locals the chance to try, taste, or experience wine in whatever way they can. Whether guests are partial to a tipple or complete wine novices, everyone is welcome! You can expect discounts, wine and food pairings, expert tastings and talks. Keep an eye on the below, more details and more venues to be released soon…

Wine Dinner at Brix and Bones
Hosted by Joe Roberts from Peter Lehmann Wines and Brian Sullivan from HarperWells.

A special five-course Norwich Wine Week menu has been designed for a one-night-only event. 

Download the menu here

Thursday, June 20
7.30pm

£120.00 per person

Book here

Maids Head Hotel and Chet Valley Vineyard 

John will introduce you to three Chet Valley wines. He will share with you his passion and knowledge and provide you with an unforgettable experience. The wines will be accompanied by charcuterie and cheese sharing platters. Tasting notes will also be provided.

Wednesday, June 19
6.30pm – 8.30pm

£30.00 per person

Enhance your experience by booking an overnight stay at the hotel. Book a bed and breakfast stay from just £135 per couple for a Classic double room. Upgrade your room from just an additional £20 per night.

To book your Wine Tasting with Chet Valley Vineyard, or to find out more, call our Events team 01603 272008 or email [email protected]

The Wallow

Our self service wine dispensers enable customers to explore our ever-changing array of wines within a relaxed and informal ambiance. 

Get 25% off the Burn Valley and Provence (Domaine des Diables) vending machine during Norwich Wine Week

Book your table here

Britons Arms

A pairing of local white wine and steamed cod with prawns and fennel is on the menu for the whole week. 

£20

Book a table 

Britons Arms

The Britons Arms in Elm Hill is putting on a special eight course fish tasting dinner with an accompanying flight of Norfolk wines curated by Andy Newman. 

Arrival from 6.30pm for fizz and canapés, with dinner starting at 7pm.

£60
+ £45 for wine flight

Book a table 

Bowling House

Wine tasting to be hosted by Sara of Berkman wines accompanied by flavoursome canapes to pair each wine. Finishing with a screening of the film ‘Sideways’.

Wednesday, June 19 
7pm

£20

Book your ticket here

Boston House wine and dinner with CH Wine Merchants

Join us to celebrate Norwich Wine Week with a special five-course dinner paired with some fabulous wines from CH Wine Merchants.

Thursday, June 20
Arrival 7.00pm

£90.00 per person

Book here

The Rosebery 

Share a carafe of wine for two, available during Norwich Wine Week only for all our ‘by the glass wines’.

Plus we will have a bumper ‘Tim’s Wine of the Week’ focusing on English Wine.

Find out more

HarperWells x Flint

Fun in The Sun Summer Tasting hosted by Brian from HarperWells, who will present 2 whites, 2 rose’s and 2 reds that are all perfect for the picnic or bbq! In addition, Dan Kirby from Flint Vineyard will be joining us to showcase their mighty fine wines.

£10.00

Wednesday, 19 June
6pm – 8pm

Book here

Benedicts
Island wines & alfresco dining

During Norwich Wine Week we will be showcasing our favourite island wines, treat yourself to a glass of red, white, rose or fizz! Accompany your glass with a selection of our small plates and you’ve got the perfect alfresco pairing.

Friday, 14 –  Saturday, 22 June

Book your table

Benedicts
Women in wine-making with Berkmann wine cellars

An evening of delicious food accompanied by an array of wines selected by inspirational female winemakers from across the globe. Hosted by Louis Bailey, Yoanna Dimitrova – Benedicts and Sara Chartier -Berkmann Wine Cellars, this will be a fantastic night celebrating wonderful food and drink and exciting the tastebuds on all levels. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you.

£100

Thursday, June 20  

Arrival from 6.30 pm

01603 92 60 80
[email protected]

 The Last
A taste of Burgundy 

Come and join us for an evening with one of our key producers – Michael Troy from Boisset in Burgundy – who has paired their wines to a specially prepared menu by our Head Chef. A stunning range of fine wines including Marsannay, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Pommard alongside a fine dining menu with classical French undertones in a modern British style accompanied by an explanatory talk. The event is limited in number and expect a few extra surprises from our chefs! The ultimate event for anyone passionate about great food and wine.

Wednesday 19 June
7pm

£85

SOLD OUT

To be added to the wait list call 01603 626626.

The Last
A taste of Italy

Interesting wines, great food, stories and background on how to pair wine with food. We have joined up Alessandra Felluga, the winemaker for Castello di Buttrio who will be leading our tasting with a bespoke menu designed by our head chef. There are always a few “hidden gems” on a wine list, and we have decided to showcase these with a dinner that highlights a curated wine pairing with an entertaining discussion around wine and food.

Thursday 20 June
7pm

£65

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

To book visit our website or call 01603 626626.

TipsyJar Spritz Menu 

Two for £14 everyday until 7pm

Aperol Spritz

White Grape Hugo

Sauvignon Paloma

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Sir Toby’s Beers

Wine cocktails vs Beer cocktails

4 cocktails per person

£24.95

Wednesday, June 19 

7pm

Book here

Roger Hickmans

Complimentary glass of a ‘ by the glass wine’ of choice with every booking in this period that quotes ‘Norwich Wine Week’ in the booking notes or during visit.

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*excludes Champagne and premium wines

Cinema City Sideways + Pinot Tasting

Join us in the secluded courtyard before the film for a tasting of three Pinot’s as we explore the Sideways effect and what makes this grape so revered the world over. To whet your appetite for the film we’ve paired each wine with a California inspired canapé.

Sunday, June 23
2.30pm

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Cinema City VIP Package
Sideways + Pinot Tasting + Three Course Meal

A Pinot Noir tasting and Sideways film screening followed by a California themed wine dinner.

Sunday, June 23
2.30pm

Book Here

Cinema City Sideways + Three Course Meal

Join us in the secluded courtyard before the film for a tasting of three Pinot’s as we explore the Sideways effect and what makes this grape so revered the world over. To whet your appetite for the film we’ve paired each wine with a California inspired canapé.

Sunday, June 23
4pm

Book Here

Cinema City Sideways
(film screening only)

Sunday, June 23
4pm

Book Here

Squaregrapes

25% off on all Squaregrapes exclusive wines throughout Norwich Wine Week

Castle Social 

Come and enjoy one of our specially selected wines at the Pinker & Green bar, on level 3. You can relax on our sofas or enjoy the garden with a castle view. We are offering 20% off all wines for the whole week!

Find out more

Melville & Mayell

Discounts and informal tastings throughout the week

Jarrolds

Join us for a Norwich Wine Week Showcase event where you can discover the secrets behind Norfolk vineyard Chet Valley with owner and winemaker, John Hemmant. The evening will include an opportunity to sample and learn more about a selection of Chet Valleys award-winning wines, including a preview of our new, exclusive Jarrolds wine. These will then by paired with a local cheese from our instore Cheese Room; expertly selected by our Food Hall buyer and local food expert Judith. This is the ultimate event for wine lovers and supporters of local artisan produce.

Thursday, June 20
6.30pm-8pm

£36 per person

SOLD OUT

Substrata

Substrata are teaming up with the Steam Packet for a south of France wine dinner, featuring the wines they import from Domaine La Lauzeta, a biodynamic and dry-farmed estate in Saint-Chinian, the Languedoc.

Tuesday, June 18

SOLD OUT

Join the wait list here

Kuoni Norwich – Wine Tasting & Tours

Join us for an evening of wine tasting, hosted by our friends at Jules Verne Tours.
Abby will be showcasing the top European tours that we have paired Waitrose wine to. 

Thursday,  June 20

6pm – 8pm 

Free

SOLD OUT

the showcase 

14 – 22 June 2024

This year the showcase coincides with English Wine Week so what better way to celebrate our region’s flourishing wine scene than with a celebration of local wine. We are encouraging Norwich businesses to offer visitors and locals the chance to try, taste, or experience wine in whatever way they can. Whether guests are partial to a tipple or complete wine novices, we want to make everyone feel welcome! 


Let us know how you would like to take part….