Wine Tasting

Evening Wine Courses

Everything from a 1-evening 'Introduction to Wine' for those new to wine tasting, up to an Advanced Masterclass for the serious enthusiast - our evenings are suitable for everyone. Take a World Tour on our 8-week 'Introduction to the World of Wine' Course, or get to know a country in more depth on our 4-week Specialist Courses. For evenings with a focus on the art of food & wine matching - try one of our Food & Wine Evenings including exclusive French Food & Wine Evenings @ Cafe Rouges across the UK .

Saturday Wine Courses

Experience a fascinating introduction to the world of wine with our Saturday courses. The course price includes a one day (11am to 4 pm) wine course, Champagne, and a delicious restaurant lunch. The ideal experience for anyone wanting to discover delicious new wines and grape varieties, this wine tasting course will introduce you to a whole new world of wine knowledge. We run these fantastic courses at Venues across the UK - there is sure to be one near you! We look forward to welcoming you to a Saturday Wine Course soon - we are sure you'll enjoy it!

WSET Courses

As well as offering a wide range of fun & informal wine courses & tastings - our Wine Schools also offer the internationally-recognised WSET Courses & qualifications.

WSET qualifications are a 'must have' for anybody seriously considering a career in the wine industry. They are also a great way to learn about wine in a concentrated & intensive way.

All WSET courses are examined, but dont worry our WSET-approved tutors have some of the highest pass rates in the country. Our Wine Schools are WSET Approved Programmed Providers trained & approved by the WSET to deliver these specialist courses. There are 3 levels of WSET Course :

Cafe Rouge Wine Evenings

We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with Cafe Rouge to bring you an exclusive evening of French food & wine. There are 2 options available:

OPTION A - FRENCH WINE TASTING with 'PETITS PLATS' - 6 wines paired with 7 dishes - 7pm to 8.30pm - £27.50

Your evening starts at 7pm with a tutored tasting of 6 delicious French wines-each one carefully selected by your local wine school to illustrate the amazing range of tastes & flavours that good French wines can offer. We will show you how good these wines can taste when matched with the right food. You will taste a range of 6 excellent French wines (Picpoul, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, & Cotes du Rhone) with a selection of 'petit plats' (little dishes of  - olives, feta cheese with red peppers, artichoke tapenade, houmous/flatbread, duck  & smoked chicken pate, saucisson, cured pork loin, & spicy Merguez sausage). You will discover the different grape varieties & wine regions of France, & learn how to taste wine like a professional! You will also be presented with a 'pocket guide to French wines'  to take away with you.

OPTION B - FRENCH WINE TASTING with 'PETITS PLATS'  7pm to 8.30pm as above - followed by your choice of ANY main course - only £39.00

This superb evening comprises a full tutored tasting of 6 wines with 7 'petit plats' as above, followed by your choice of any main course on the Cafe Rouge menu - a great opportunity to test out your new food/wine matching knowledge! For only an additional £11.50 you can take your choice of the following classic French dishes including: 

• Steak Rouge 250g (normally £16.75) - signature 28 day aged prime rib-eye steak off the bone marinated in rosemary & garlic served with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
• Pavé 225g (normally £15.75) - 28 day matured prime single muscle rump steak served with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
• Boeuf Bourguignon (normally £13.95) - classic beef stew with onions, mushrooms and bacon braised in red wine, served with French beans and creamy dauphinoise potatoes topped with Gruyère cheese
• Confit de Canard (normally £13.95) - crispy duck confit with a plum sauce, French beans and creamy dauphinoise potatoes topped with Gruyère cheese
• Coq au Vin (normally £12.50) - classic chicken & red wine stew with smoked bacon lardons, button onions and mushrooms served with a buttery herb mash
• Pavé d’Agneau (normally £14.25) - pan-roasted rump of lamb served with leek & potato mash with French beans and a thyme jus
• Moules Marinières (normally £12.95) - mussels steamed with garlic, shallots, white wine and cream, served with French fries
• Bouillabaisse (normally £13.95) - a classic fish stew of mussels, delicate red mullet and dory fillets in a tomato & vegetable broth, flavoured with saffron & pastis served with rouille, Gruyère cheese and French bread
• Sole Limande (normally £14.25) - whole lemon sole pan-fried with caramelised lemon butter, served with new potatoes, courgettes and carrots
• Gratin d'Aubergine  - Layers of grilled aubergine baked with cheese and a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted brie and served with a herb & toasted seed salad dressed in a light vinaigrette plus other vegetarian options.

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Corporate Events

All our Wine Schools also run professionally-organised wine events tailored to meet the demands of business and private clients.