Greece: Beyond the Islands

Discover five remarkable Greek wines paired with English cheese. Relaxed, sociable and full of flavour, stories and surprising discoveries.

Most people know Greece for sunshine, beaches and holidays.

Far fewer know that it's home to some of Europe's oldest vineyards, extraordinary native grape varieties and wines unlike anything else you'll find on a supermarket shelf.

This is an evening to discover them.

Join Raise Your Glass at The Speakcheesy, Gillygate, York as we journey beyond the postcard islands and into the fascinating world of Greek wine.

We'll explore five wines from across mainland Greece and its islands, each selected for character, contrast and conversation.

Not the labels you've seen before.

Not the obvious choices.

The bottles that quietly make you wonder why you've never tried them before.

Each wine is thoughtfully paired with exceptional English cheese, proving once again that great pairings don't always have to come from the same country.

Because great wine deserves great company. And sometimes that company is cheese.

Guiding the evening is Nick Fildes, our Lead Sommelier, with over two decades in hospitality and a firm belief that wine should be enjoyable, approachable and shared.

No lectures.

No exams.

No pressure to remember grape names.

Just flavour, stories and the pleasure of discovering something new alongside good people.

You'll leave with:

- Five Greek wines you'll want to drink again

- A better understanding of what you enjoy

- Fresh stories to share over your next bottle

- The confidence to order something different next time

Hosted at The Speakcheesy, York's home of exceptional cheese, this promises to be another relaxed evening of discovery, conversation and great company.

This isn't a masterclass.

It's a better way to spend a Thursday.