Deepen your wine knowledge - join our Masterclasses
We are a group of wine enthusiasts who organize 5-10 curated tastings per year with the goal to deepen our understanding of wine and the regions they come from. Through the power of comparison – whether it’s appellations, vintages, or grape varieties – our Masterclasses provide a unique opportunity to learn, compare, and contrast wines. It’s how we’ve grown in our own wine journey, and we want to share these experiences with you. While we take tasting and note-taking seriously, we also cherish the camaraderie and ‘convivialité’ that wine brings.
In addition, we will also report from the road (link) when we visit wineries or write educational pieces.
2025 Event Calendar
Tuscany 2010 –
15 years in bottle
Who will win our hearts in this top vintage, the local Sangiovese or the Italo-French blends?
Thur, 20. February 2025, 1900h, BYO 140 .- Fr
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
Burgundy 2010 Premier Cru
15 years in bottle
One of the best red Burgundy vintages in recent years. 1er Crus have reached their drinking window.
Thur, 27. March 2025, 1900h, BYO 140.- Fr
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
Bordeaux 2000 –
25 years in bottle
The heralded Millenial vintage has finally come out of its shell and started to drink well.
Thur, 24. April 2025, 1900h
All bottles curated: 350.- Fr.
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
Chambertin "satellite" Grand Crus 2004 – 2014
Charmes / Mazoyeres / Latricieres / Mazis / Chapelle / Griotte / Ruchotte
Thur, 22. May 2025, 1900h, BYO 140.- Fr.
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
Grower Champagne Deep Dive
Selosse, Egly, Agrapart, & Co. – dive into the world of the “Recolatant-Manipulant”
Thur, 19. June 2025, 1900h, BYO 140.- Fr.
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
July / August – Summer Break
Syrah vs. Shiraz
Northern Rhone vs. New World
Wed, 10. Sept. 2025, 1900h, BYO 140.-Fr.
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
Barolo/Barbaresco 2008
A very good vintage that has reached its early drinking window
Wed, 08. Oct. 2025, 1900h, BYO 140.-Fr.
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
3eme La Paulée de Zurich
Our grand BYO Burgundy year-end bash
Limited to 150 pax
Sat, 08. Nov. 2025, 1200-1800h, separate invite to follow, see our report from last year
Chez Smith, Grubenstrasse 27, Zürich
Modus Operandi:
- Most of our events are BYO, but in some instances we curate all the wines of a Masterclass. If so, we’ll publish the exact line-up. The price always includes a 3-course menu matching the wine theme, water, coffee and corkage fee, suitable glasses and sommelier support. In addition, as hosts, we will bring aperitif and “encore” bottles – so be surprised.
- BYO details: Everyone brings a suitable bottle according to the theme. To avoid duplicates, let us know your wine choice upon registration so we can react if necessary. Make sure that the temperature of your bottle is correct on arrival, this will greatly help with serving logistics. If you feel your bottle needs aeration, please do so before arrival e.g. via double decant, slow ox, etc. It will help your wine to show at its best.
- Anyone who would like to join but does not have a matching bottle is still welcome. When registering, just let us know that you need a bottle. We will be happy to help you out with one from our cellars and email you a suggestion.
- The number of participants is typically 10-15 people, which allows a good tasting pour for everyone.
- At the beginning of the tasting we will introduce the wine theme. We have a dedicated room for us, in the wine shop at Chez Smith.
- Wines are served blind in flights of 3. At the end, a “group ranking” of the wines of the evening the will be drawn-up and we’ll write a short report on this site.
–> See past events.
Cheers and see you soon!
