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    Switzerland: Meet the winemakers tasting with Simon Hardy event
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    Switzerland: Meet the winemakers tasting with Simon Hardy

    A speed-dating-style Swiss wine masterclass in London with Simon Hardy, six Swiss winemakers, regional pours and a Swiss cheese board.

    London

    About the event

    Rotating small-group Swiss wine masterclass

    Switzerland: Meet the winemakers tasting with Simon Hardy is a speed-dating-style masterclass built around rotating small groups. Each winemaker spends 10 to 15 minutes with each group, introduces their approach over two wines, and leaves time for guests to ask about the topics they choose.

    The tasting marks the third edition of Swiss Wine Week London and brings together six visiting Swiss winemakers. The lineup spans regions including Valais, Vaud, Graubünden, Ticino and Schaffhausen.

    Named producers and wines

    The published wine list includes Domaine Donatsch from Graubünden pouring 2025 ‘Malanserrebe’ Completer and 2024 ‘Passion’ Pinot Noir; Gialdi Vini from Ticino pouring 2025 Rovere, Rosato di Merlot and 2022 Dogaia; and Domaine des Muses from Valais pouring 2023 Euterpe Séduction Blanche and 2023 Terpsichore Séduction Rouge.

    A Swiss cheese board is served to every guest alongside the tasting.

    Simon Hardy and 67 Pall Mall

    Simon Hardy DipWSET hosts the session. He is a British/Swiss dual national based in London, organises the annual Swiss Wine Week, is a club member at 67 Pall Mall, co-founded Alpina Vina, serves as Switzerland Regional Ambassador for the Old Vine Conference and judges at the International Wine Challenge.

    The event is organised by 67 Pall Mall and takes place in London.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the format of this Swiss winemakers tasting?

    It is a speed-dating-style guided masterclass: guests are split into small groups, producers rotate between them, and each winemaker spends 10 to 15 minutes with each group over two wines.

    Which Swiss regions are represented?

    The tasting brings together winemakers representing regions including Valais, Vaud, Graubünden, Ticino and Schaffhausen.

    What wines are named for the tasting?

    Named pours include Domaine Donatsch’s 2025 ‘Malanserrebe’ Completer and 2024 ‘Passion’ Pinot Noir, Gialdi Vini’s 2025 Rovere, Rosato di Merlot and 2022 Dogaia, and Domaine des Muses’ 2023 Euterpe Séduction Blanche and 2023 Terpsichore Séduction Rouge.

    Is food included with the tasting?

    Yes. A Swiss cheese board is served to every guest as part of the tasting.

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