The Ultimate Christmas Cheese & Wine Tasting at City Centre

Christmas is a season for indulgence, celebration and opening bottles that feel truly special. Christmas Cheese and Wine Tasting is our most special cheese and wine experience of the year, bringing together seven exceptional wines and artisan cheeses in an evening designed to showcase the very best of festive entertaining.

Each pairing has been carefully selected to offer something distinctive, from elegant sparkling wines and refined whites to beautifully mature reds, luxurious sweet wines or classic fortified favourites. Alongside them, you’ll taste an outstanding selection of artisan cheeses chosen for their quality, character and ability to create truly memorable combinations.

Guided by one of Loki’s wine experts, you’ll explore why these pairings work so beautifully, discovering how acidity, texture, maturity, sweetness and intensity can transform both the wine and the cheese. You’ll also learn how to create a perfectly balanced Christmas cheeseboard, choose wines for festive entertaining and serve combinations that will impress your guests throughout the season.

Expect premium bottles, exceptional cheeses, iconic festive pairings and a few inspired surprises. This is a generous, elevated tasting experience for anyone who believes Christmas deserves something a little more special.

What to Expect at Our Christmas Cheese & Wine Tasting

• Taste seven exceptional wines paired with carefully selected artisan cheeses
• Discover celebratory sparkling wines, refined whites, elegant reds and indulgent sweet or fortified styles
• Enjoy generous, thoughtfully curated pairings showcasing exceptional quality and flavour
• Learn how to build the ultimate Christmas cheeseboard and select the perfect wines to accompany it
• Explore how acidity, sweetness, tannin, texture and maturity create harmonious pairings
• Discover sophisticated festive combinations alongside a few unexpected seasonal highlights
• Enjoy expert-led guidance in an intimate, relaxed and celebratory atmosphere
• A great festive experience created for wine lovers, cheese enthusiasts and those looking to make Christmas truly memorable

Example Pairings You Might Taste

• Champagne with Brillat-Savarin – fine bubbles and vibrant acidity cut through the luxurious richness of this indulgent triple-cream cheese
• Chenin Blanc with mature Comté – bright acidity and orchard fruit complement the nutty, savoury complexity of aged Alpine cheese
• White Burgundy with truffle-infused Brie – creamy Chardonnay and earthy truffle create a wonderfully decadent festive pairing
• Pinot Noir with Taleggio – delicate red fruit and soft tannins balance the creamy texture and savoury depth of this washed-rind cheese
• Rioja Reserva with Manchego – ripe fruit, warming spice and gentle oak pair beautifully with the firm texture and nutty flavour of mature Manchego
• Port with Stilton – a Christmas classic where rich berry sweetness balances the salty intensity of blue cheese
• Sauternes with Roquefort – luscious sweetness and refreshing acidity create one of the world’s most indulgent cheese and wine pairings

Pairings are examples only and may change on the day.

Who Should Join the Christmas Cheese & Wine Tasting?

• Wine and cheese lovers looking for a festive tasting experience
• Anyone searching for inspiration for their Christmas cheeseboard
• Guests curious about pairing wine with seasonal food
• Beginners and experienced tasters alike: approachable, educational and full of flavour
• Friends, couples and colleagues looking for a memorable Christmas celebration

Event Details

When: 5th December 2026 12pm
Where: Loki Great Western Arcade
Price: £60 per person

*You can receive a full refund up to 30 days before the event and transfer your ticket up to 14 days before the event.
All transfers within 14 days of the event will incur a £10 fee per ticket to cover non-recoverable costs.

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