Wine & Crisps Pairing : York Distillery, Skeldergate - With Wine Lady Emma

Ever wondered what wine goes best with a salt & vinegar crisp? Or whether cheese & onion can elevate a glass of red? Wonder no more.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new tasting experience in York: Wine & Crisps Pairing Evenings, hosted by WSET-qualified drinks expert Emma Moore, right here in the stylish, newly opened York Distillery at Middleton’s Hotel.

🍷 A Tasting Experience with a Twist

Forget the usual cheese boards and canapés. These tasting nights are all about the simple joy of crisps – paired surprisingly (and delightfully) with six different wines:

• Three reds

• Two whites

• One fizz

Each glass is matched with a specific crisp, from posh, hand-cooked varieties to old-school favourites you might already have in your snack cupboard. Emma will guide guests through each pairing, explaining how flavour profiles interact – and why crisps might just be the unsung heroes of wine pairing.

“I’ve always believed crisps deserve a place at the tasting table,” says Emma. “Their saltiness and texture can enhance wine beautifully. These events are fun, relaxed, and full of surprises.”

🥂 The Venue: York Distillery

Set inside the just-opened York Distillery, this venue blends historic charm with a contemporary, speakeasy-style vibe. Think ambient lighting, exposed brick, and hidden-away bar energy – a perfect setting for a playful yet refined evening out. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or a crisp connoisseur, you’ll feel right at home.

About Emma

Emma is a passionate wine professional with a flair for creativity and entrepreneurship. WSET-educated in both wine and beer, she runs a successful wine tasting events business and mobile wine bar - bringing people together to enjoy and learn about great wines in a relaxed, down-to-earth way. Emma also creates engaging content on Instagram and TikTok (@wineladyemma), breaking down the world of wine into accessible, relatable posts seen by thousands of followers. Driven by a love of good wine, strong community ties, and a commitment to quality, Emma makes wine approachable, fun, and personal for all wine lovers!

Here's Emma  - down to earth wine lover with a twist!

This wine tasting event is on 19th June, and 3rd July - but Emma is also hosting other wine and beer tastings / pairings with York Distillery keep an eye out for dates

Ts&Cs
Tastings start promptly. We can't re-start for late arrivals.
Cancellations at our discretion.

Events will run with a minimum of 4 tickets sold. We reserve the right to withdraw events and refund if minimum capacity not reached up to 6 hours before the start time.

HEN & STAG PARTIES AND OTHER GROUPS

If you have a large group, a private tasting just for you and your friends can be the best option.
This means you have our experts exclusively to yourselves - and your group can relax in your own company.

To book an exclusive tasting event for you and your group please email distillery@yorkgin.com with details and number of guests. We'll get back to you with options and prices or complete a private booking enquiry. or call us on 01904 463213

All prices are inclusive of VAT.