Join Iris Fabre DipWSET to explore how wine got caught in pop culture, Hollywood and your IG feed.
Event details
How many Taylor Swift songs mention wine? Did the cult movie Sideways really tank Merlot sales? What can memes teach you about wine?
In the second event of our two-part wine school series, Iris Fabre DipWSET will dig into these important questions, exploring how wine intersects with all things pop culture.
You’ll learn which celebrities have embraced wine (and why), how Instagram impacts wine trends, and explore the part wine plays in cultural identity – from natty hipsters to wine mums.
This session is ideal for curious beginners, pop culture experts, or anyone who just loves a good meme.
You'll enjoy the wines paired with Perello olives, sausage rolls, crisps and other hipster snacks.
If you’re more Jonathan Swift than Taylor Swift, or prefer Chagall to chin chin, click here to buy a ticket to the first part of the series, Highbrow wine school.
Wine list coming soon... You can expect the likes of a wine cocktail, a premium celebrity wine, and low intervention wines with artsy labels.
Tasting level
Beginner: No prior knowledge required, only enthusiasm! Perfect if you want to try something new, brush up on the basics, or taste some delicious drinks.
About Iris Fabre DipWSET
Iris is a wine educator and events coordinator at WSET School London.
She grew up in Languedoc, South of France, and first discovered the world of wine while working in export at Mas de Daumas Gassac. Her journey has since taken her from Australia, where she gained experience with a fine Italian wine importer, to Italy, where a harvest season turned into several years working in exports for a Puglian winery while living in Liguria. After relocating to London in 2021, she managed an independent wine and beer shop while completing her Diploma, and worked in marketing for the drinks business before joining WSET School London in 2025.
Iris is also the co-founder of the educational Instagram account @wineminute and writes about wine and food for publications including the drinks business, The Wine Merchant, and Pit Magazine.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.