25/6/26

7pm

We welcome Ricardo; owner of Portuguse Story, a specialist importer of Portuguese wine. For our Last Thursday Tasting, Ricardo will be shining a light on wines from southern Portugal, sharing the intimate stories of winemakers and the unique grape varieties of this region. We particularly wanted to pour wines from this region to support the winemakers badly affected by storms this spring and be part of their recovery, raising a glass and showing there is more to Portugal than Vinho Verde.

16/7/26

7pm

Trying some great drams from England, and from the Indian sub continent, having fun, and raising funds

Join us at Little Swift for the 11th installment of the Kent Whisky Explorers nights- raising money for charity too!Whether you're a seasoned whisky fan, or just curious about whisky, this friendly event caters for everyone, and will talk you through the quality English and Indian whiskies on offer.

1/12/26 one day course

Always wanted to know what happens in the vineyards of organic wineries? And how does a winemaker have to do to become certifiably organic? From lunar cycles to the special alchemy of plants and manure, discover how biodynamic, and organic farmers navigate the fascinating world of sustainable viticulture.

24/11/26 Day Course

Learn how to tell a shiraz from a merlot and a Chablis from a Sancerre with this one day beginner level introduction to wine. Together we’ll use our senses to explore the main types and styles of wine, and if the weather permits, we’ll step outside to learn in the inspiring setting of outdoor classroom.  

November/December Dates 2026

How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT).

From how to recognise a riesling to food pairing a pinot, expand your wine knowledge with this four day beginner to intermediate course based at the beautiful neighbourhood wine bar Little Swift, Margate. Suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts, by the end of the course, you’ll have gained an in depth knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce.

Autumn 2026

Take your wine knowledge to the next level with this eight-day advanced level course for wine professionals and wine enthusiasts. We'll delve deeper into the world of wine, providing a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. You’ll develop your analytic tasting abilities through a carefully selected series of 82 wine samples.