We have a series of tastings, course and events coming up. We hope you can join us.
Saturday 7th December, 2.30pm – Christmas Tasting SOLD OUT
Friday 10th January, 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting
Friday 24th January, 4.30pm – Viva Italia (Northern Italy) SOLD OUT
Saturday 25th January, 2.30pm – Yoga & Wine
Monday 27th January – Monday 3rd March, 9.45am – 6pm – WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 Mondays)
Thursday 30th January, 7.30pm – Stock “Greatest Hits of 2024” Wine Dinner
Friday 7th February, 4.30pm – Secret Cellar Tasting
Saturday 15th February, 12noon – Midday Masterclass – A Tour of the Rhone
Friday 21st February, 4.30pm – Southern French Tasting
Saturday 15th March, 12noon – Midday Masterclass – A Taste of Spain
Monday 24th March, 9.45am – 6pm – WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Saturday 29th March, 2.30pm – Portuguese Wine Tasting with Camilo Leite from Boas Quintas
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Latest Events
Stock “Greatest Hits 2024” Wine Dinner (30th Jan)
Thursday 30th January 2024, 7.30pm As we head into 2025, we are reflecting on some of our favourite dishes and wines from the 2024. Join us on the 30th January for a fabulous 4 [...]
Stock Barton Bordeaux Wine Dinner with Lillian Barton Sartorius (6th Nov)
Wednesday 6th November 2024, 7.30pm We are delighted to invite you to a special Wine Dinner with Lillian Barton Sartorius from Barton Family Wines. Their properties include Chateau Mauvesin Barton, Chateau Langoa Barton and [...]
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines
Monday 27th January - Monday 3rd March 2025, 9.45am - 6pm The course will take place over 6 Mondays, with the exam on Monday 3rd March. The aim of this six day course is to [...]
Morning Star Wine Dinner (31st Oct)
Joins us at the Morning Star for a Wine Dinner on Thursday 31st October, 7pm MENU Canapés Sweet-cured bacon, stout, soy, chilli glaze Chorizo, pork & sage sausage roll Crispy filo with whipped feta & [...]
WSET Courses Autumn 2024
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 4th November (1 day course) [...]
Bank Sq Brasserie Spanish Wine Dinner (26th Sept)
Thursday 26th September, 7.30pm Join us at Bank Sq for a fabulous evening of Spanish food and wines. MENU Trashumante Rosado Ajo Blanco, Pickled Grapes, First Press Olive Oil, Smoked Tuna Mara Martin Godello Crab, [...]
French Tasting with Vivian Eglin from Maison Jean Loron (10th Oct)
Thursday 10th October 2024, 7.30pm In 1821, Jean-Marie Loron, the mayor of Chénas and former manager of the Mâcon church estate created a business exporting Beaujolais and Mâcon wines. Today, the business is managed by [...]
Stock Italian Wine Dinner (12th Sept)
Thursday 12th Sept 2024, 7.30pm Italy, the land of the vine and fine food will be the inspiration for our wine dinner on Thursday 12th September. Danny’s 4 course menu will be paired with wines [...]
Autumn Events 2024
We have lots of events to look forward to this Autumn September Monday 2nd September, 9.45am – 6pm - WSET L1 AWARD IN WINES Friday 6th September, 4.30pm - SECRET CELLAR TASTING Thursday 12th September, [...]
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines (2nd Sept)
Monday 2nd September 2024, 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 main types and styles of wine through [...]
Stock Portuguese Wine Dinner (20th June)
Thursday 20th June 2024, 7.30pm Join us on Thursday 20th June for a fabulous 4 course menu. Each course will be paired with wines showcasing the diverity of Portugal. MENU On Arrival Porta 6 Vinho [...]
May & June Events
We have a great series of events throughout May & June. We you can join us. May Friday 3rd May 4.30pm - Secret Cellar Tasting SOLD OUT Friday 17th May, 4.30pm - Secret Cellar Tasting [...]
Zöhrer Wine Dinner with Toni Zöhrer @ Bank Sq Brasserie (30th May)
Thursday 30th May, 7.30pm The vineyards of the Zöhrer family, are located around the wine town of Krems an der Donau on the outstanding left bank of the river Danube in the Kremstal, 70km western [...]
Stock Wine Dinner (25th Apr)
Thursday 25th April 2024, 7.30pm Join us on the 25th April for a delicious Spring 4 course menu. Each course will be paired with wines from throughout Europe. This promises to be a wonderful evening. [...]
Spring Events 2024
March Friday 8th March, 4.30pm - Secret Cellar Tasting Thursday 14th March – French Wine Dinner – Fitzwilliam Hotel Friday 22nd March 4.30pm - Secret Cellar Tasting Saturday 23rd March, 12noon - Midday Masterclass – [...]
French Wine Dinner at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Thursday 14th March 2024, 7.30pm To many France is the centre of gastronomy, and in the 14th century Guillaume Tirel, court chef published one of the earliest cookery books in medieval France. By the 17th [...]
Stock – Greatest Hits of 23 Wine Dinner (18th Jan)
Thursday 18th January 2024, 7.30pm As we head into 2024, we are reflecting on some of our favourite dishes and wines from the 2023 dinners. Join us on the 18th January for a fabulous [...]
Events Winter 2024
We have lots tastings, course and events coming up in 2024. We hope you can join us. Friday 12th January 4.30pm - SECRET CELLAR TASTING Sold Out Thursday 18th January 7.30pm - STOCK WINE [...]
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 Wine Dinner
Thursday 26th March, 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, [...]
Vegan Night @ Malone Lodge Hotel
Friday 13th March 2020, 7.30pm Phone 028 9038 8000 to book or email info@MaloneLodgeHotel.com www.malonelodgehotelbelfast.com
NI Science Festival – TASTE
Thursday 13th February 2020, 7.30pm start Join us as Direct Wine Shipments as we explore "TASTE" as part of the NI Science Festival 2020! Many of us love wine, but are not sure why we [...]
WSET Level 1 Award in SPIRITS
A beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in SPIRITS. For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world [...]
La Rioja Alta Dinner @ James St
Wednesday 22nd January 2020 La Rioja Alta is one of the most resolutely traditional of the region’s bodegas. It was founded in 1890 by a consortium of five families. La Rioja Alta excels in classically [...]
Winter Wine Events
JANUARY Wednesday 22nd January - La Rioja Alta Wine Dinner @ James St Thursday 23rd January - La Rioja Alta Tasting with Francisco Corpas Monday 27th January - WSET Level 1 Award in WINES Thursday [...]
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