11th November, 7:30pm - Tom Gilbey, Thirsty

Backstory, 71 Balham High Rd, SW12 9AP

What better way is there to spend a cold, November evening than drinking wine while learning about it? We’re thrilled to welcome Tom Gilbey (The Wine Guy) to chat about his first book, Thirsty. It’s an approachable and funny run-down of how to know wine with plenty of recommendations, stories, and history thrown in.

About the book:

Thirsty is the story of Tom Gilbey (The Wine Guy) and his life in wine, a celebration of the bleedin’ beautiful people who make it, and a history of his family’s love affair with winemaking – and let’s be honest, drinking – since the 1800s. Learn how to:- read a label (even if you can’t speak the language)- talk wine without sounding naff- choose wine in a restaurant- explain why some wine smells like your granny’s cardigan.

You’ll travel with Tom to chateaux in France’s Beaujolais, vineyards in England’s Thames Valley, wineries in Australia’s Hunter Valley, and the unsung aisles of Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Majestic and – rest in peace – Oddbins.

Along the way you’ll discover 100 Wine Wanker approved bottles: wines for friendships and long lunches, for spring afternoons and autumn evenings. Whether yours is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Kylie Minogue’s rosé or – God forbid – orange wine, Tom will help you find the good shit, always. Let Tom show you how this gloriously gluggable elixir is, at its heart, made to bring pleasure, and that there is no right or wrong to enjoy wine: just go for it.

Tickets Available:

Ticket only - £15 (This ticket does not include a copy of the book. You can decide to buy a copy on the night, but this will be charged in addition, at the full price of the book.)

Ticket & book  (RRP £20) - £28 (To collect on the night.)