Prefer a wine tasting that leaves room in the budget for dinner? Woodland Cafe Restaurant & Bar in Cherngtalay brings together two family estates from Italy’s Veneto region: Follador, known for its sparkling wines, and Corte Rugolin, whose reds include Valpolicella and Amarone. Cristina Follador and Elena Coati will introduce the wines over canapés. The advertised selection includes both bubbles and reds, though the organiser and event listings disagree on the number of wines, so check the final line-up when booking. At B890 net, it’s an approachable way to get beyond your usual glass.
Oct 1. B890 net. Follador and Corte Rugolin Wine Tasting at Woodland Cafe Restaurant & Bar Phuket, Cherngtalay. 5.30pm-8pm

