One Day Wine Courses
Learn the art of wine tasting at the London Wine Academy.
Our wine tasting courses will teach you the professional's tasting technique and how smell, taste and appearance of a wine are integral to its enjoyment. If you're confused by the jargon on labels or intimidated by wine lists in restaurants, then let us help you demystify the world of wine.
One Day Wine Courses
Intro One Day Workshop
Too busy to join our 6-week introductory wine tasting course? Our one-day workshop is the answer.
This introductory one day wine tasting course is aimed at the enthusiastic beginner and teaches you about wine in a relaxed and friendly environment.
No previous wine knowledge is required...
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Old World Workshop
Do you find it difficult to make sense out of the Old World wine labels?
Let us uncork the mysteries of the classic wines from France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Come and taste the interesting nuances and characteristics of the great wines from the Old World.
Our Old World one day wine tasting course is the answer...
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New World Workshop
Do you enjoy drinking New World wines and would like to learn more about it? The wines of the New World have shifted from a mere curiosity, as recently as twenty years ago, to take centre stage in the UK marketplace today.
As the array of offerings has increased, so too has the need to understand more than merely the name of the country and variety. What makes a Coonawarra Cabernet taste different from one from Margaret River in Australia?.
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Port and Stilton Workshop
Port’s for life not just for Christmas. We aim to show you Port isn’t just for the festive period and posh alpha males! So if you like wine and have only dabbled or never delved into the world of Port, this is your chance.
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Champagne and Sparkling Workshop
Can you tell the difference between a sparkling wine and champagne? Although champagne is still the benchmark for top-class sparkling wines all over the world, the champagne houses themselves have taken the message to California, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa via the wineries they've established in these regions.
Learn how to tell the difference between a good wine versus a cheap and cheerful number....
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Bordeaux Workshop
Do you find it difficult to make sense out of the Bordeaux wine labels? Let us uncork the mysteries of this classic region of France.
Come and taste the interesting nuances and characteristics of the various appellations and learn how to tell your St Estephé from your St Emilion.
Which wines should one order in a restaurant? Which vintages should be kept and which ones are best drunk now? Are there still value for money wines out there? ...
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Burgundy Workshop
Do you find the Burgundy wine region a challenge? Would you like to be able to choose a good Burgundy in a restaurant or shop, confident that you are not going to be disappointed?
Burgundian wines can be the most exciting and sensual in the world - but the region is often described as a minefield due to the multiplicity of growers, vineyards and styles...
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Spanish Wine and Food Workshop
'A Country’s cuisine is its landscape in a cooking pot' said the Catalan writer Josep Pla. There was never a truer word written about Spain.
We aim to awaken and enliven your appetite for Spain’s variety, the countless facets of nature, culture and cuisine. The great range in climate is a sure sign that this country has more than just one unified culinary tradition: the cool, damp northwest produces a very different food from the constantly mild Mediterranean or the sparse plateau of central Spain, with its hot summers and icy winters.
Our goal is to unfold the true wealth of Spanish wine and cuisine through a delightful and sensual gastronomic tour of the country’s regions and traditions.
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French Wine & Food Workshop
If you enjoy the good things in life, this workshop is for you! We’ll take you on a culinary tour of France and you don’t event have to book a flight! If you love France and its fantastic variety of food and wine, this workshop will aim to acquaint you with the super stars and also the lesser known, but equally fantastic regions.
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Italian Wine and Food Workshop
In this one-day workshop we will guide you through some familiar names such as Soave, Chianti, Brunello and Amarone which have seen a transformation in style, vastly different to those we remember from the old days of mass-production.
In addition you will be introduced to some exciting new wines styles which are emerging, mainly from the South of Italy. In an International marketplace full of different interpretations of the familiar Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay style of wine, come discover the unique flavours associated with Italy's indigenous grape varieties and be ahead of the crowd at your next dinner party...
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