Taste like a pro – a blind tasting hosted by Federico Moccia and Giacomo Apolloni – Monday 2nd June

Ever wondered how sommeliers decipher a wine’s origin, grape and age without ever seeing the label? Join us for a fun-filled evening in the St. James’s Room as Head Sommelier Federico Moccia and Deputy Head Sommelier Giacomo Apolloni guide Members through the fascinating art of blind tasting.

Blind tasting is more than a party trick – it’s a skill that sharpens your palate and challenges your assumptions. By removing the bias of labels and reputations, it allows you to connect directly with the wine in the glass. Whether you’re an experienced enthusiast or simply curious, this session will help you refine your tasting technique and build confidence.

Over the course of the evening, you’ll taste eight wines blind, with Federico and Giacomo sharing the tips, tools and thought processes that professionals use to identify a wine’s defining traits – from structure and aroma to varietal and region.

This promises to be an enjoyable, informative and palate-pleasing evening with plenty of discussion, discovery and a healthy dose of competition.

For obvious reasons, the wines won’t be revealed until the night (but trust us, you won’t be disappointed…)

Monday 2nd June
St. James’s Room
18:30 – Glass on arrival
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends

Please note that we now offer a tasting board of charcuterie, cheese, olives and smoked crispy chickpeas to accompany your tasting. Simply select your preferred option from the dropdown menu when you book your tickets.

Please note, tickets are refundable for cancellations up to 5 days before the event. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Any cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable unless 67 Pall Mall resells the ticket to another Member. This is only possible when the event is sold out and there is a waiting list.

Please note that once your order is placed, your ticket status will display as “processing” until after the event, when your member account is then charged. You will receive an email confirmation after ordering your tickets, stating that your order is being processed – please take this as full confirmation that your booking has been finalised. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].