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Wine Tasting & Wine Courses in Thames Valley

Welcome to Thames Valley Local Wine School

Here at Thames Valley Local Wine School, we like to have a laugh and enjoy our wine.

We have a range of wine tasting events that cater to all levels of experience.

Want to see if this is for you? Our Introductory Evenings are where to start.

Just want to have some fun then look no further!

Like wine and enjoy having it with food? Our range of Food & Wine events will help you get the best out of both of them.

Learn about wine in a friendly and social environment

Taste a wide range of wines so you can taste the difference

Receive impartial advice on other wines you might like

Learn how to match wine with food

 

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Upcoming events
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Wed 03
Dec
- 2025 -
XMAS Whiskey and Chocolate Tasting Reading Biscuit Factory
£55.00
Wed 10
Dec
- 2025 -
Sparkling Wines for Christmas Reading Biscuit Factory
£50.00
Wed 17
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Port and Cheese Tasting Reading Biscuit Factory
£55.00
Wed 07
Jan
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Online Online Tasting at Home
£210.00
Tue 13
Jan
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wine Online - 8 Evenings Online Tasting at Home
£450.00
Wed 21
Jan
- 2026 -
Evening Intro to Wine! Reading Biscuit Factory
£32.50
Wed 28
Jan
- 2026 -
World of Wine: Explore Australia and New Zealand! Reading Biscuit Factory
£37.50
Sun 01
Feb
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Stanlake Park Stanlake Park Wine Estate, Twyford
£250.00
Wed 04
Feb
- 2026 -
Fine Red's Tasting (Alex's Cellar) Reading Biscuit Factory
£65.00
Sat 07
Feb
- 2026 -
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Novotel Reading
£950.00

Christmas Gift Ideas

A Thames Valley Wine School Gift voucher makes a great Christmas gift!

Our gift vouchers are valid 2 years, giving your recipient plenty of time to choose a convenient date for their wine experience.

We have a fantastic range of events all throughout the year for you to browse at your leisure and choose a great event to suit all budgets.

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Christmas Gift Ideas Festive Tastings WSET Course Level 1 Food & Wine

Want to explore the world of wine?

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 introductory wine events in Reading. 

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.

Discovery Evenings 3 Week Wine Courses WSET Courses Food & Wine

Want to get wine qualified?

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 fun, concentrated, and intensive way.

We host our WSET Courses in Reading.

WSET Course Level 1 WSET Course Level 2 3 Week Wine Courses WSET Beer
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Check out what our customers are saying about their experience with us: 

 

"I had the privilege of completing WSET L3 with Alex as my instructor. I found him extremely knowledgeable, informative and patient throughout the process, with a level of humour that made it particularly enjoyable.
I have also attended a number of his wine tasting evenings and I would recommend them to anyone wishing to learn about wines in a fun environment." Michael T - Google Review.

 

"Attended Wine and Crisp Tasting Event at Reading Biscuit Factory last Wednesday (5th February 2025) which was both informative and fun. Alex was highly knowledgeable and engaging, I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot." Helen C - Google Review.

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