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Wine Tasting & Wine Courses in Sussex

Sussex Wine School

Looking for an inspiring, fun wine tasting experience in Brighton? You've come to the right place. Fancy a wine qualification? We are also the leading provider of WSET wine courses in Sussex and an approved provider of Wine Scholar Guild courses and Capstone California courses.

    

See our Gift Vouchers page for lots of ideas for perfect presents for wine lovers.

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Thu 10
Jul
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World Class Chardonnay Hotel du Vin Brighton
£50.00
Thu 17
Jul
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Delicious Rosé Wines Hotel du Vin Brighton
£40.00
Tue 29
Jul
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Coastal wines by the sea - Delicious seaside grown wines and nibbles Hotel du Vin Brighton
£45.00
Mon 08
Sep
- 2025 -
ONLINE - WSET Level 2 Award in Wines – Evenings Online
£355.00
Tue 09
Sep
- 2025 -
ONLINE- WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Evenings Online
£155.00
Thu 11
Sep
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Gin Tasting Hotel du Vin Brighton
£40.00
Sat 13
Sep
- 2025 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (Classroom) Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£235.00
Tue 16
Sep
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French Wine Scholar Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£925.00
Thu 18
Sep
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Posh v Plonk blind tasting Hotel du Vin Brighton
£40.00
Thu 25
Sep
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Old Vine Wines with Sylvie Hotel du Vin Brighton
£40.00

Not sure where to start?

Do you always choose the same wine? Would you like to discover new wines but don't know where to start? Build your wine confidence at one of our wine events in Brighton.

If you already know a bit about wine and would like to try new grapes and wine styles and broaden your horizons, we can help you and inspire you.

Introduction to Wine Saturday Wine Courses Food & Wine Evening Wine Tastings

Want to explore the world of wine?

On our, themed evening tastings and masterclasses we explore a wide range of wine styles from the world's different countries, regions and grape varieties.

Or perhaps you want to expore the world of food and wine on one of our themed food & wine evenings?

Learn by Country Champagne and Sparkling Food & Wine Specialist and Masterclass Tastings

Want to get wine qualified?

Sussex Wine School is an Approved Programme Provider for the following certified courses and wine qualifications.

WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) - the world's leading wine qualifications. Study Level 1, 2 and 3 in Wines with us in the classroom or online.

WSG (Wine Scholar Guild) certified wine courses offer a deep dive into the wines and regions of Spain, France and Italy.

Capstone California Wine courses help you learn more about the wines, producers and regions of California.

WSET Courses WSET Online courses WSG Courses Capstone California
Sussex Wine School

Sussex Wine School is the winner of the 2024 Brighton Bar Awards Best Specialist category and is proud to be part of Local Wine School - IWC 2024 Consumer Educator of the Year finalists. We have been helping people learn about wine in Brighton since 2012.

We don't sell wine and we are an independent business. Check out the About section for recommended Sussex wine shops, wine bars and wineries.

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Our Gift Vouchers for fun Tastings and Courses make a perfect gift for any occasion.

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