YORK TASTINGS
Harlow & Vine is an independent wine merchant and tasting room in York, pouring small-producer bottles from France, Italy and Georgia in a way that feels considered, warm and easy to enjoy.
WHAT A TASTING EVENING FEELS LIKE
We keep tastings approachable. You might hear about the grower, the grape, the place it comes from, and why it tastes the way it does — but the point is to enjoy the glass in front of you and leave with a clearer sense of what you like.
That means a small room, a friendly pace, and wines chosen for their personality rather than their posture.
HOW A TASTING EVENING UNFOLDS
Every tasting is shaped to feel unhurried: a welcome pour, a short introduction, a few bottles to compare, and time to ask questions. If you’re new to wine, you’ll still feel at home. If you already know your way around a list, there’s still plenty to discover.
Arrive, settle in, and start with a glass that sets the tone.
Try a small line-up of bottles and compare style, texture and finish.
Keep track of favourites, producers and the bottles you’d happily open again.
WHY PEOPLE COME BACK
People return because the tastings help them make sense of wine in a practical way. You get a better feel for grapes, regions and styles, but also for your own taste — which is usually the part that matters most.
It’s a gentle path to finding bottles you trust, whether you’re shopping for dinner, a gift or just a better glass at the end of the week.
FOR MEMBERS
Our members’ case is built for the same kind of drinker as our tastings: curious, not showy. Expect a considered mix of bottles chosen to keep your weeknight dinners, weekend meals and quiet evenings feeling a little more interesting.
Members also hear first about new tasting evenings and limited bottles.
HOW TO BOOK
Booking is simple. Use the contact form to ask about the next tasting, a private evening for your group, or a membership case. If you already know what you like, say so. If you don’t, that’s fine too — that’s often where the best conversations begin.
If you’re wondering what to expect, these are the questions we hear most often. The short version: the evenings are relaxed, the wines are chosen carefully, and you do not need to arrive knowing wine jargon.
No. The tastings are designed for curiosity, not expertise. We explain what matters in plain language and keep the tone friendly.
We focus on small-producer wines from France, Italy and Georgia, chosen for character and balance rather than familiarity.
Yes. People often come solo, as a couple, or with a small group. The room is set up to feel welcoming either way.
Yes — if you’re planning something for friends, colleagues or clients, get in touch and we’ll talk through the options.
Members receive a curated subscription case with wines chosen to suit the same thoughtful, low-pressure approach as the tastings. It’s a way to keep that discovery going at home.
We’re an independent wine merchant and tasting room in York. If you need directions or opening details, the contact page is the quickest place to start.
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