The smarter way to learn about wine

Enlighten – Empower – Elevate

For over 3 decades we’ve helped wine lovers and professionals gain the confidence to taste, choose and talk about wine without the jargon. Alongside our renowned and engaging wine courses, we also provide consultancy for the trade, tailor-made wine tours, and our brand-new London Wine Academy Club. These experiences are designed to connect people, build confidence, and make wine more rewarding – wherever your journey takes you.

Popular Courses & Masterclasses

The Platinum Fine Wine Experience

From £350

The Signature Beginners Wine Course

From £239

The Sparkling Wine & Afternoon Tea Experience

From £129

The Express Beginners Wine Course

From £169

The Spanish Wine Masterclass

From £169

The English Wine Masterclass

From £169

The Port Tasting Masterclass

From £169

The Red Wine Tasting

From £129

The White Wine Tasting

From £129

The Ultimate French Wine Masterclass

From £169

The Premium South African Masterclass

From £169

The Ultimate Italian Wine Masterclass

From £169

A warm welcome to the

London Wine Academy

Established in 1993, The London Wine Academy is proud to be one of the UK’s oldest independent wine schools. With over 30 years of expertise, we specialise in delivering exceptional wine courses and tailored wine events in London, perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels.

At the heart of our academy is a commitment to making wine education enjoyable, inspiring, and approachable. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, our wine tasting experiences and bespoke wine classes provide a welcoming environment to explore, taste, and learn with confidence.

Our highly experienced tutors ensure that our top-rated wine courses are both informative and enjoyable – read more.

Our corporate / bespoke events – team-building wine tastings, private celebrations and tailored staff training, create memorable experiences – read more.

Ready to explore unique wine courses and events in London? Our classes and events immerse you in the world of wine – read more.

Gift Vouchers

The London Wine Adventurer (LWA) Tasting Voucher

From £129

The London Wine Adventurer Tastings are the first step in your wine wanderings.

The Voyager Wine Course Voucher

From £169

Deepen your understanding and expand your palate with the Voyager Wine Courses

The Signature Beginners Wine Course Voucher

From £249

Expand your horizons, your wine knowledge, and your confidence with our Signature Beginners Wine Course.

The Platinum Fine Wine Experience Voucher

From £299

The pinnacle of London Wine Academy classes, this fine wine experience is a day of luxury you’ll want to return to again and again

The Monetary Voucher – Your Wine Course Passport

From £99

Let inspiration take the lead and find the London Wine Academy Course that matches your mood best.

Up & Coming Tour

Dynamic Women in Wine – September 2026

The London Wine Academy continues to enlighten, empower, and elevate Dynamic Women in Wine.

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“A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with LWA, enjoying a range of wines paired with food in a private dining room at Mayfair’s Punch Bowl pub. Hosted by LWA founder Leta Bester, the afternoon was perfectly paced and introduced the dozen or so attendees to some fabulous new and old world wines, presented with charm, humour and a real depth of knowledge. Highly recommended.”

Richard Adler

“Myself and my mum did the platinum wine course and had a great time. Leta was so fabulous, very knowledgeable, a great sense of humour and very engaging. I learned so much about wine, tasted a great variety and had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The group size was great, big enough to chat to people but intimate enough to keep everyone engaged and involved, and we were very lucky to have a lovely group and I couldn’t recommend the course more. Thank you Leta !!”

Molly Evans

“Louise Davies and I attended the course last Saturday and thought it was fantastic! Please do thank Leta again on our behalf. She was full of knowledge, made it fun throughout and managed the pacing of the afternoon perfectly. One of the best tastings we have been to!”

Atar Shafighian