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Essex Local Wine School

Essex Wine School – Award-Winning Wine Tastings & Courses Across Essex

Essex Wine School runs fun, informal wine tastings, food and wine experiences and events in Chelmsford, Leigh-On-Sea, Colchester and across Essex, that cater to all levels of knowledge and experience. We're also a leading provider of WSET courses.

If you’re searching for an unforgettable wine tasting in Essex, you’ve found it.

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Sat 19
Sep
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Classroom - Chelmsford The Chelmsford Club
£560.00
Thu 24
Sep
- 2026 -
Bar snack and wine pairing - Chelmsford The Chelmsford Club
£40.00
Tue 06
Oct
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & exam (Remote Invigilation) - ONLINE ONLINE
£425.00
Thu 08
Oct
- 2026 -
Growers Champagne & Cheese Masterclass The Chelmsford Club
£55.00
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Thu 15
Oct
- 2026 -
Spanish Wine and Tapas - Brentwood KGPF Pavillion - Brentwood
£47.50
Sat 24
Oct
- 2026 -
A Taste of Australia & New Zealand with Lunch The Blue Strawberry Bistro
£120.00
Mon 02
Nov
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits - Online Course ONLINE
£275.00
Wed 04
Nov
- 2026 -
Volcanic Vines & Island Wines - Chelmsford The Chelmsford Club
£40.00
Sat 07
Nov
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Classroom - Chelmsford The Chelmsford Club
£225.00
Tue 10
Nov
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 in Wines + exam - ONLINE (remote invigilation) ONLINE
£190.00
Not sure where to start? 

That's fine, you don't need to know anything about wine before coming along. If you're looking for a fun night out, start with one of our wine tastings.

If you love food as much as you love wine, have a look at our food and wine events.

If you're ready to take a deep dive into wine, take a look at our WSET courses.

And if you're organising something for a group, we'd love to help with a private or corporate tasting.

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Give the Gift of Wine

Fed up with gifting more 'stuff'? Gift a wine experience to someone special. All of our tastings, courses and themed food & wine evenings make great gifts and are guaranteed to raise a smile on the recipients face.

Essex Wine School gift vouchers can be used towards any of our tastings and are valid for two years. 

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Want to get wine qualified?

 

Essex Wine School is also the leading provider of WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) courses in Essex, with an exceptional 98% pass rate. Study locally and avoid the time, cost and hassle of travelling further afield - while learning from experienced, passionate educators who genuinely want you to succeed.

From Level 1 to Level 3, our WSET wine courses in Essex are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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Why Choose Essex Wine School?

We're local, we're independent, and we really like talking about wine. 

We've been running wine tastings and courses across Essex since 2014, helping people learn more about wine without making it feel like hard work.

And there's no sales pitch.

That means the wines we pour are there because we think they're worth tasting, not because someone is trying to sell you a case at the end of the evening.

We'll happily tell you where you can buy the wines you've enjoyed, and we'll always look for the best wines we can find at the best prices. 

 

 

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