Unforgettable wine tasting events.
Know wine better, taste wine better, buy wine better.
Give your clients, guests, team members, or friends and family an experience they will talk about for months! The Wine Fan tasting events are the doorway to wine-tasting adventures which make wine easy and fun. We show you how to choose wine better, how to taste wine simply and with confidence and choose or buy wine better than you have ever done before.
A real connoisseur does not drink wine but tastes of its secrets.
The Story
About The Wine Fan
Hello, I’m Michael. also known as The.Winefan on social media. I am passionate about wine and sharing my love for wine. There is a story of how I became interested in wine, nearly 30 years ago but we’ll save that for another day. What is important is that I am not a wine snob; my number one rule is “if you like it then it’s a good wine”.
I meet many people who wish they liked and enjoyed wine more but are unsure and worry it is snobby and expensive. My events remove those fears, I make enjoying wine easy and fun, and I share my passion, whether it’s a tailored event for your business, a private experience or for friends and family at my scheduled events.
Use my 3 easy steps below or the contact form, lets chat and begin a journey of discovery.
Founder
Venues & Partners
At The Wine Fan, we partner with restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels across Leicestershire, The East Midlands and beyond, creating wine tasting experiences that raise profiles, fill tables and offer guests something unique.
To find out more about hosting an event with The Wine Fan click here.
We also create partnerships with wine producers and importers to get their wines tasted, talked about and remembered. Our events put exceptional wines in front of engaged, open-minded guests who want to discover something new.
To find out more about working with The Wine Fan click here.
Events
Why not come and join us at one of our hosted events, which are either hosted by us or one of our superb restaurant partners. Upcoming events are listed below, more to follow.
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Funky Wines Wine Tasting – January 23rd
Friday January 23 2026
Don’t fall victim to post Christmas blues, brighten up those dark nights with a unique wine tasting experience – this time showcasing some unusual & interesting wines from across the world – discover something unusual Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 5 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £32:95 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Wine & Crisps Wine Tasting – February 27th
Friday February 27 2026
Yes, wine paired with Crisps! It really works. Enjoy a unique experience as we delve into something different to banish the winter blues.
We will pair 5 great wines from across the world each with a sample of crisps to challenge your taste buds – it’s going to be fun and the wines easy to understand.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
£32:95 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Viva Espana Wine Tasting – March 27th
Friday March 27 2026
Get in the mood for summer & experience the joy of Spanish wines.
We will guide your through a selection of 5 quality wines that celebrate this great wine producing country – from Cava to Rioja & some wine to surprise & delight you. Great wines & paired with a selection of nibbles .
Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Piano Lounge, The Old Inn, Littlethorpe.
£35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Piano Lounge
The Old Inn
The Square
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HX
Book online:
New World v Old World – Wine Tasting April 24th
Friday April 24 2026
A new twist on our wine tasting experiences featuring a selection of quality wines in a New World v Old World challenge!
We will sample a range of wines (grapes) from Europe (Old World) & compare with the same grape from places like New Zealand, South Africa or USA (New World).
You get to decide who wins & you can pick up your favourites to take home your favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 6 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Wine & Chocolate Wine Tasting – May 29th
Friday May 29 2026
Back by popular demand! Wine & chocolate are a match made in heaven & we will amaze you with incredible combinations that will surprise you.
Bewarned this will sell out! Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 5 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £32:95 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Summer Wines Tasting – July 3rd
Friday July 03 2026
Summer is here so enjoy wines perfectly matched to the season whether you are at home or abroad.
What is better than enjoying a glass of wine, perhaps chilled, in the warm weather. let us show you what to pick as we guide your through a selection of 5 quality wines paired with a selection of nibbles .
Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Piano Lounge, The Old Inn, Littlethorpe.
£35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Piano Lounge
The Old Inn
The Square
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HX
Book online:
New World Wines – Tasting Evening July 31
Friday July 31 2026
Elevate your palate & experience another twist on our wine tasting experiences featuring a selection of quality wines from the New World – Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & The Americas!
Understand why these wines are different, what makes them so popular – we will look at 5 different wines, see which you like the most – you get to decide who wins & you can pick up your favourites to take home your favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 5 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Italian Wines Tasting Evening – August 21st
Friday August 21 2026
Is this one of the best wine producing countries in the world? Another event returning due to popular demand & featuring some of our best suppliers. We will take you on a journey across Italy to experience the joys it has to offer. Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 5 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £32:95 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Cheese & Wine Tasting – September 25th
Friday September 25 2026
The classic combination! Who doesn’t enjoy these paired together but did you know it is more than Port & Stilton
Let us tantalise your taste buds as we explore a range of different, winning pairings, sparkling?, white? red? as we guide your through a selection of 5 quality wines paired with a selection of nibbles .
Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Piano Lounge, The Old Inn, Littlethorpe.
£35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Piano Lounge
The Old Inn
The Square
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HX
Book online:
Wine & Chocolate Wine Tasting – October 16th
Friday October 16 2026
Back by popular demand! Wine & chocolate are a match made in heaven & we will amaze you with incredible combinations that will surprise you.
Bewarned this will sell out! Sip, Learn & Enjoy with an opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 5 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £32:95 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
Christmas Wines – Part 1- November 27th
Friday November 27 2026
A unique wine tasting experience featuring a selection of quality wines from across the world suitable for Christmas – Sparkling, White, Red. An opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Piano Lounge, The Old Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 6 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Piano Lounge
The Old Inn
The Square
7 Station Road
Leicester
LE19 2HX
Book online:
Christmas Wines – Part 2 – December 4th
Friday December 04 2026
A unique wine tasting experience featuring a selection of quality wines from across the world suitable for Christmas – Sparkling, White, Red. An opportunity to purchase you favourite wines of the night.
The Old Skittles Alley, The Plough Inn, Littlethorpe.
Sip, Learn & Enjoy – at least 6 quality wines, small selection of nibbles – £35:00 per person.
Start at 7:15pm – Finish ~ 9:30 pm.
Location:
The Plough Inn
7 Station Road
Littlethorpe
Leicester
LE19 2HS
Book online:
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Testimonials
Thank you The Wine Fan for an amazing evening, fab setting, great fun, lots of amazing wines, would highly recommend.
Jo Goddard, Hays Travel
The Wine Fan created an event so that I could say thank you to my best customers, my brief was, ensure everyone has fun and the wines are good. Well the event exceeded my expectations, I found I like wines that I didn’t even know about and my customers were delighted, each wanting a repeat.
Scott Beardsmore, M.D SB Building Supplies Ltd.
Fantastic evening, we enjoyed ourselves so much, thank you.
Lisa and Steve Baxter
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