Swiss wine expert Simon Hardy DipWSET returns to explore the flagship wine styles of Switzerland.
Event details
Swiss wines are among Europe’s rarest: the vast majority never leave the country. Swiss wine expert Simon Hardy DipWSET joins us at this tasting to showcase the flagship styles of Switzerland’s Alpine vineyards, where cool climates and dramatic sites produce wines defined by freshness and precision.
The line-up of nine wines centres on the country’s two leading grapes, Chasselas and Pinot Noir, with benchmark examples from Vaud, Deutschschweiz and Three Lakes regions. From Valais Simon will explore distinctive indigenous varieties such as Petite Arvine and Cornalin, as well as regional specialities including white Merlot from Ticino and Amigne, finishing with a rare sweet wine from Valais.
Spanning multiple regions and styles, this is a brilliant opportunity to engage with the identity of Swiss wines through a distinctly Alpine lens.
Wine list
- Château Maison Blanche Grand Cru Yvorne 2022, Vaud
- Château de Châtagneréaz Chasselas 1er Grand Cru 2015, Vaud
- Domaine du Mont d’Or 'Aphrodite' Petite Arvine 2024, Valais
- Cantina il Cavaliere 'Ottavo' Bianco di Merlot 2023, Ticino
- Weingut Roman Hermann Pinot Noir 'Le Petit' 2022, Deutschschweiz
- Weingut Bad Osterfingen 'Reserve Privée' Pinot Noir 2022, Deutschschweiz
- Domaine Jean-René Germanier 'Cayas' Syrah Réserve 2021, Valais
- Le Vin de l’A 'Le Vin des Amants' Cornalin 2022, Valais
- Domaine Jean-René Germanier 'Mitis Amigne de Vétroz' 2022, Valais
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.
About the presenter, Simon Hardy DipWSET
Simon Hardy DipWSET is a British/ Swiss dual national based in London where he organises the annual Swiss Wine Week London for Swiss Wine Promotion. He co-wrote The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide to Switzerland, published in 2025, as part of a new series from the Académie du Vin Library. He is the co-founder and film writer/presenter at Alpina Vina, a transnational guide to the Alpine wine regions. He is also the Switzerland Regional Ambassador for the Old Vine Conference and a judge at the International Wine Challenge.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.