Beaconsfield Film Society organised a cheese and wine tasting event on October 11th 2025 for those attending the screening of a double bill of French cinema:-  one film set against a background of artisanal cheese-making (Holy Cow) and the second one reflecting the importance of wine appreciation to French culture (The Tasting).

Two cheeses and two sparkling white wines, one each from France and England, were offered and sampled by appreciative members.

We were also able to hear most interesting  and knowledgable commentaries on the subject of our delectation from Katherine Dart MW, who chose and presented the wines, and from James Grant, who made available slices of mature French Comte and English Burford cheese.

Katherine has been a Master of Wine since 2006, and is one of only 151 women in the world with this qualification.  With long experience in the wine trade, Katharine founded her own company, Grape and Nectar, to share and promote lnowledge of wine.  Passionate about all things wine, she believes that everyone should drink wines that make them smile.

Website: www.grapeandnectar.com Email: katherine-grapeandnectar@outlook.com

James is a cheesemonger, Academy of Cheese training partner, cheese columnist, podcaster and competition judge.  Located at No2 Pound Street, Wendover, James with his wife, Nicola, ably assisted by Justin Humphris (also a cheesemonger and cheese judge) run a cheesemonger and wine merchant which also becomes a wine bar Thursday through Saturday evenings. They have championed and helped to put many small cheesemakers around the UK “on the map”.

Website : www.2poundstreet.com  Email: james@2poundstreet.com

Katherine and James often collaborate to provide cheese and wine tastings.  No2 Pound Street can be found every Saturday at Old Amersham Covered Market, with Katherine appearing on the 3rd Saturday of the month to provide cheese and wine tastings.