Arch 13 Presents: THE SHOWDOWN - Chris Vs Abi - 17th September - 7pm

The battle of the bottles begins.

Join us for an interactive wine tasting where two wine specialists go head-to-head in a series of blind wine challenges—and you decide who wins.

Each round, both tasters are given the same brief, from Big New World Red to Crisp Summer White. Their task? Choose the wine they believe best fits the challenge. You'll taste both wines side by side, hear why each was selected, then cast your vote.

Three rounds. Six wines. One champion.

Our First Showdown

For our inaugural event, it's a family affair as Chris Connolly takes on Abi Connolly.

Chris, long-time wine merchant, brings decades of experience and a wealth of classic wine knowledge. Across the tasting table is his daughter, Abi, whose fresh perspective and adventurous palate promise to keep Chris on his toes.

Will experience triumph over instinct? Or will a new generation claim the crown?

Only your votes will decide.

What to expect:

• Six carefully selected wines
• Three themed head-to-head challenges
• Expert insights (and a little friendly rivalry)
• Audience voting after every round
• A winning wine specialist crowned at the end of the evening

No right answers. No wrong answers. Just great wine, lively debate, and a chance to discover a few new favourites along the way.