Honest Grapes

A morning’s clay pigeon instruction & competition, followed by sabraging masterclass and Champagne, then a fine wine pairing BBQ.
Complete novices can easily pick up this skill and enjoy the thrill of shooting clays out of the sky. Experienced shots will improve with guidance from H&H’s expert instructors.
The itinerary: 9.00am: Arrive at Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds, for briefing, bacon rolls and tea and coffee. Division into teams, safety briefing and outline of the morning's activities and an introduction to your Holland and Holland instructors.
10.00am: Competition commences with teams rotating around the course.
11.30am: Elevenses served.
11.45am: Shooting continues.
1.00pm: Teams complete their course and register their scores.
1.00-3.30pm: Sabraging Masterclass and Champagne Reception, BBQ Lunch and paired fine Bordeaux (to be announced), served in the Wine Room. Digestifs/cigars available (not included)
2.00pm: Prize ceremony, with competition results and prize giving.
Wines will include the below, and more to be announced:

• Château Cos d'Estournel 2016 - 100 points
• Château Carmes Haut-Brion 2017 - 96 points
• Château d’Yquem 2005 - 97+ points

When: Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 9am-3.30pm Where: Holland & Holland, Ducks Hill Rd, Harefield, Northwood HA6 2ST, United Kingdom Price: GBP450 per person

Join Santiago Marone Cinzano as he prepares to launch Conti Marone Cinzano in Montalcino with a bold new approach to this historical region. A 10th-generation producer from one of Italy’s most storied wine dynasties, his family has owned Col d’Orcia since 1973 and Argiano until 2013.
Santiago’s inaugural Lot.1 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is crafted with an unorthodox philosophy: each year, he selects the plot that performs best for that vintage, rather than relying on a single vineyard. This approach responds directly to the challenges of climate change and aims to produce fresher, brighter wines that speak to a new generation of Brunello lovers. Join us for dinner with Santiago to try his groundbreaking new wine, at the recently-opened Templeton Gardens, which The Sunday Times has called “a paradise in West London”, with a “European flair to the delicately presented plates”, and awarded a 9/10 new opening rating.
When: Wednesday, 17 September, 6.30 - 9pm Where: 1-15 Templeton Place, SW5 9NB Price: GBP170 per person + an appropriate bottle from your cellar* *Recommended GBP60+ retail, on a Tuscan theme.
Seats are limited. Reserve early to book your spot.

A brilliant raconteur and intellectual, Filippo will guide us through a stunning selection of Romitorio wines, including rare back vintages and perhaps even a special bottle from his personal cellar. With Romitorio earning top praise in Monica Larner’s latest Wine Advocate report — where she declared “Filippo Chia and his team kill it in this vintage” — this is a unique opportunity to taste some of the most exciting Italian wine on the market.
Beyond the wines, Romitorio’s history is as captivating as its cuvées. The estate was acquired by Filippo’s father, renowned avant-garde artist Sandro Chia, in exchange for a few of his paintings — a story as bold and intriguing as the wines themselves.
When: 21 October, 6.30 - 9pm Where: The Italian Greyhound, Marylebone, W1H 5BN Price: GBP225 per person
*Please note, tickets are non-refundable for all dinners. If you are unable to join, please find a replacement. Otherwise we will endeavour to re-sell your seat but offer credit/refund only if successful.
Expect exceptional wines, fascinating conversation, and an unforgettable evening in great company. Spaces are limited, so book your seat now.

Join us over a special dinner at the Italian Geyhound where we will be tasting the first epoch (1968-1987) of leading Super Tuscans from the exceptional 2015 vintage, 10 years on.
We'll work our way through a horizontal tasting of pioneering wines including Sassicaia, Tignanello, Solaia, Ornellaia, Masseto and many more — all from the legendary 2015 vintage — which are starting to enter their drinking windows. These are the names that began a vinous revolution in Italy, and put Tuscany on the fine wine map for many wine lovers. They defined a style and continue to set a benchmark for winemaking today.
Wine Line-Up:

• Aperitif - 2015 Querciabella Batar
• 2015 Sassicaia (98 JS, 98 Dec)
• 2015 Tignanello (98 JS)
• 2015 Solaia (100 WA, 100 JS)
• 2015 Cepparello (96 JS)
• 2015 Flaccianello (99 AG)
• 2015 Grattamacco (97 WA)
• 2015 Ornellaia (98 AG)
• 2015 L’Apparita (98 AG)
• 2015 Masseto (100 WA)
• 2015 Saffredi (99 JS)

When: Tuesday, 25 November, 6.30-9pm Where: The Italian Greyhound, Marylebone, W1H 5BN, London Price: GBP750 per person
*Please note, tickets are non-refundable for all dinners. If you are unable to join, please find a replacement. Otherwise we will endeavour to re-sell your seat but offer credit/refund only if successful.