WINE TASTINGS & WSET COURSES
WINE TASTINGS
Thursday 24th September - 7-9pm - Chablis and its hierarchy £95
For more information about our wine tastings, please email
Cancellation policy:
Bookings are non refundable and cannot be transferred to another tasting.
You can however change the person attending the tasting.
WSET COURSES
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
1 Day Course
Saturday 26th September 2026
Saturday 24th October 2026
10am-5pm
£250 including lunch
This is an “Introduction to Wine” course, both fun and educational. The price includes the workbook, wine samples, exam and lunch is on us too! Served at around 1pm (pre-ordering required). You will learn:
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The main styles of wine
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Common wine grapes and their characteristics
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How to store and serve wine. The principles of food and wine pairing
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How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
8 Consecutive Wednesdays
Starting 22nd September 2026
7pm to 9pm.
£600
This course is really exciting. Again, lots of fun but a lot to learn too.
The price includes the study pack, wine samples and exam.
We’ll explore the major grape varieties of the world and the regions in which they are grown. Through a combination of tasting and theory sessions you will learn:
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How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
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Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
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How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of sparkling and fortified wines
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How to store and service of wine. Principles of food and wine pairing
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How to taste and describe wine. Basically, how to taste like a pro.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
16 Consecutive Tuesdays
Starting 16th September 2026
7pm to 9pm.
£975
Things get a little bit serious here (the fun element always present though) since more study hours must be devoted to the cause.
More grape varieties and regions are covered. Winemaking and viticulture are looked into much more depth, and by the end of the course you will be able to translate information in a wine’s technical sheet and predict the style, structure, aromas and flavours of the wine without even tasting the wine!
The price includes the study pack, wine samples and exam.
You’ll learn:
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Key factors in the production of wine location such as grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling.
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How these key natural and human factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still wines of the world, sparkling wines of the world and fortified wines of the world.
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How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality.
Your tasting skills will reach a new high.
About the WSET
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines and spirits. Established in 1969 for the UK wine trade, WSET has since grown to become the global industry leader.
WSET qualifications are globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. They are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.
For more information and to book a WSET course please contact our certified wine educator Hugo on info@victorhugowineschool.co.uk