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Wine Tasting & Wine Courses in Bristol

Bristol Local Wine School

Wine Tasting Bristol

A very warm welcome to the award winning Bristol Local Wine School!  We are a local, independent wine education company, based in Bristol and specialise in hosting wine tastings and wine courses in Bristol and Bath. Our courses are open to everyone - no previous wine tasting experience is necessary.

Owned and run by award winning educator, Ruth Wiles DipWSET, our wine courses and wine tastings focus on learning about wine in a fun, relaxed and informal environment. Ruth has completed the WSET Diploma qualification and is a qualified educator and assessor with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and the Wine Scholars Guild.  

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Mon 02
Jun
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online - Monday Evenings June Online
£195.00
Mon 02
Jun
- 2025 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Course - MONDAYS June Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
£525.00
Tue 03
Jun
- 2025 -
Cheese and Wine Matching Evening The Scrandit
£45.00
Tue 17
Jun
- 2025 -
Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Evening The Scrandit
£45.00
Mon 23
Jun
- 2025 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online - Monday Evenings June Online
£465.00
Mon 30
Jun
- 2025 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course - CLASSROOM Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
£185.00
Tue 01
Jul
- 2025 -
Chocolate and Wine Matching The Scrandit
£45.00
Mon 07
Jul
- 2025 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Course - MONDAYS July Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
£525.00
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Mon 08
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online - Monday Evenings September Online
£465.00
Tue 09
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online - Tuesday Evenings September Online
£195.00

Not sure where to start? 

Wine is for everyone and wine tasting should be welcoming and fun!

We know wine can sometimes seem a bit scary, mysterious, even pretentious so if you are looking to kick off your wine adventure here are some perfect places to start your journey...         

Evening Introduction to Wine Saturday Introduction to Wine 3 Week Courses All Events

Fabulous Food and Wine

Good wine deserves equally good food!

Learn how to bring them together with our specialist food and wine sessions. From Cheese, Chocolate or Charcuterie and Wine matching sessions, to indulgent 3 course Vegan Food and Fine Wine Dinners. There is a tasting for everyone and so much to learn. 

Cheese and Wine Matching Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Chocolate and Wine Wine Dinners

Professional Wine and Spirits Courses

Learn with the internationally recognised and highly regarded WSET or WSG  qualifications in Bristol. Ideal for a professional or enthusiast looking to learn in a formal and systematic way. Classroom and online options available. 

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Course WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Course WSG Courses
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What to expect at Bristol Local Wine School

We run a vast range of different wine tasting in Bristol at all levels of wine knowledge and experience. Here is a sample selection of courses we do to whet your appetite:

Evening Tastings - See if wine tasting is for you with a one-night introduction into the world of wine or broaden your horizons with a tailored experience focusing on a particular region within the country.
4-week Courses - Delve deeper and gain a more though our insight into wine tasting. 
Saturday Courses - What is better than wine? Wine and food. Immerse yourself in wine culture with wine and a 2-course lunch.
Food and Wine Matching - Impress your friends with your wine knowledge and how to best pair foods and wine to get the most out of the finer things in life.
Specialist Wine Dinners - Enjoy a decadent evening of food and wine Corporate Wine Events - perfect for entertaining clients, networking or team building at your office or ask us to help you find a venue
Hen Parties or Private Wine, Beer,  Gin or Prosecco Tasting Events - a great idea for hen parties, birthdays or family celebrations in your own home or ask us to help you find a venue
All our Wine Tastings & Wine Courses can be booked for someone else as a gift. Perfect for the wine lover in your life!

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