An Idiot’s Guide to Wine

An Idiot's Guide to Wine is a stand-up comedy outing in which a local comedian's routine is paired with a curated tasting of five wines. It takes place at Brixton Jamm in south London.

This tasting outing combines stand-up comedy with five wines, each with its own distinct flavour. The comedy and the tasting run alongside one another throughout the session, so the humour and the glasses are presented as a single programme rather than as separate parts.

The material was written by Merrick Watts, who holds a WSET Level 3 qualification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and the performance is delivered in English by a local comedian. The format is aimed at couples, groups of friends and people attending on their own, so no prior knowledge of wine is needed to take part.

The session is held at Brixton Jamm, a performance venue on Brixton Road in Brixton, south London. It suits visitors passing through the capital as well as Londoners looking for a different kind of night out.