Wine Master Class w/Michael Palij, M.W.

If the thought of identifying a wine blind either fills you with terror or piques your interest, then you’ll enjoy the world’s 196th Master of Wine sharing an informative peek into the secrets of blind tasting at the world’s most exclusive wine club, the Institute of Masters of Wine. A Canadian, Michael Palij passed the gruelling four-day exam in 1995 and, in doing so, was required to blind taste 36 wines. You’ll be pleased to know there is nothing quite so daunting at this session, just a rare opportunity to separate wine facts from fiction with one of the world’s most celebrated tasters.

Ticket Price: $50.00, includes wine samples
Sponsored by Bishop’s Cellar, Italian Trade Agency
Must be 19+ to attend in-person

Michael Palij, M.W. 
Born in Toronto, Canada, Michael Palij made the bold decision to pack his bags and embark on a new adventure in the UK in the late eighties, following his passion for wine and learning. Starting at Oddbins’ prestigious graduate programme, he quickly made a name for himself in the industry. Recruited by Windrush Wines as their wine buyer, he then realized his dream of founding his independent wine importer, Winetraders (UK) Ltd, in 1995. As the youngest Master of Wine in his time, a title held by only 400 individuals worldwide, his expertise and passion for wine have solidified his reputation as a respected figure in the industry. Palij has established wine schools around the world from Oxford to Hong Kong, and most recently in Barbados, where he continues to inspire and educate wine enthusiasts worldwide. @winetradersuk