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Masterclasses

Our most exclusive and exciting events. Suitable for enthusiasts, connoisseurs, wine buffs and hedonists alike!

Our Masterclass series showcases the finest wines in the YWS cellar, many sourced by Simon and Laura on their travels, and is eagerly anticipated by our family of Wine School regulars. 

Join Laura and a host of special guests presenters as they regale you with stories and insights in to some of our favourite wine regions. Our Masterclasses always sell out in super quick time: if you are keen to sample the best that YWS has to offer, don't hang around, book your place NOW!

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Old Vines, Fine Wines
Tue 16
Sep
- 2025 -
Old Vines, Fine Wines
Age really matters when it comes to vines - we've scoured the globe for the finest examples of Old Vine wines. You really can 'taste the difference'!
£45.00
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Syrah vs Shiraz
Wed 08
Oct
- 2025 -
Syrah vs Shiraz
Join us to discover more about this noble grape variety with a Jekyll and Hyde complex! From the Northern Rhône to Australia, and everything in between!
£40.00
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Sherry and Small Plates Night
Mon 03
Nov
- 2025 -
Sherry and Small Plates Night
A super scrummy evening for all you lovers of great food and wine! We have teamed together with pals at Friends of Ham to devise a menu of seasonal small plates paired with 8 sumptuous Sherries. The perfect way to celebrate International Sherry Week!
£80.00
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Sherry and Small Plates Night
Tue 04
Nov
- 2025 -
Sherry and Small Plates Night
A super scrummy evening for all you lovers of great food and wine! We have teamed together with pals at Friends of Ham to devise a menu of seasonal small plates paired with 8 sumptuous Sherries. The perfect way to celebrate International Sherry Week!
£80.00
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YWS on Tour: Laura's Southern Northern Rhône
Sat 08
Nov
- 2025 -
YWS on Tour: Laura's Southern Northern Rhône
Travel to some of France's most prestigious and most rugged appellations with an afternoon tasting some truly incredible wines sourced from the Northern Rhône by Laura herself!
£95.00
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Meet the Maker: Thomas Webb from Thelema
Mon 10
Nov
- 2025 -
Meet the Maker: Thomas Webb from Thelema
We are thrilled and excited to welcome back long-time friend of YWS, Thomas Webb, owner and head-winemaker at Thelema, a beautiful winery in Stellenbosch. Come and taste with Thomas as he talks you through wines exclusively imported for this tasting!
£50.00
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Fine Port and Cheese Pairing Evening
Wed 03
Dec
- 2025 -
Fine Port and Cheese Pairing Evening
Our annual Port extravaganza is back! A chance to revel in comparing everything from basic Ruby all the way up to a beautiful 35yo Vintage Port. Each wine comes matched with its perfect cheese companion for added deliciousness and indulgence!
£60.00
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Christmas Fine Wine
Wed 17
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Fine Wine
A real fixture in the diary for all the Wine School regulars! Join Laura as she looks back at some of the wine highlights of the year, recommends some seasonal treats, and sprinkles a few goodies from her own personal stash in the mix as well!
£50.00
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Christmas Fine Wine
Thu 18
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Fine Wine
A real fixture in the diary for all the Wine School regulars! Join Laura as she looks back at some of the wine highlights of the year, recommends some seasonal treats, and sprinkles a few goodies from her own personal stash in the mix as well!
£50.00
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Certified Bourgogne Diploma Course
Sat 10
Jan
- 2026 -
Certified Bourgogne Diploma Course

Explore one of the most mysterious and fascinating wine regions in the world in our newest accredited course! Enjoy a superb range of wines, tasted in a classroom environment alongside specially prepared resources supplied by the Vins de Bourgogne.&n...

£300.00
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Fine Port and Cheese Pairing Evening
Thu 29
Jan
- 2026 -
Fine Port and Cheese Pairing Evening
Our annual Port extravaganza is back! A chance to revel in comparing everything from basic Ruby all the way up to a beautiful 35yo Vintage Port. Each wine comes matched with its perfect cheese companion for added deliciousness and indulgence!
£60.00
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Joseph Perrier Champagne Masterclass
Tue 10
Feb
- 2026 -
Joseph Perrier Champagne Masterclass
Discover the wines of the unique Champagne house of Joseph Perrier, as we uncork some seriously special fizz!
£80.00
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Teusner Masterclass - Big Barossa Beauties
Sat 21
Feb
- 2026 -
Teusner Masterclass - Big Barossa Beauties
Lovers of big Barossa Reds form an orderly queue! Discover the old vines and fine wines of acclaimed winemaker Kim Teusner!
£80.00
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Rioja vs Ribera
Sat 21
Mar
- 2026 -
Rioja vs Ribera
Head-to-head, our two fave titans of Spanish wine. It’s an afternoon to battle it out between Rioja and Ribera. Who will win? Probably you!
£85.00
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Easter Grower Champagne Tasting
Wed 01
Apr
- 2026 -
Easter Grower Champagne Tasting
Get ready for Easter in style with the blissful sound of corks popping as we unveil a full night of Champers! Highlighting artisan grower producers, find your new favourite fizz and celebrate Spring in style!
£70.00
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Certified Rioja Diploma Course
Sun 26
Apr
- 2026 -
Certified Rioja Diploma Course

An exciting new accredited course, a must-do for lovers of Spanish wine, a chance to dive deeper into the fascinating region of Rioja! Enjoy a superb range of wines, tasted in a classroom environment and complemented with e-learning resources. &...

£300.00
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An ABC’s Guide to California
Sat 09
May
- 2026 -
An ABC’s Guide to California
Join Laura as she shares her wealth of knowledge, gleaned from her recent adventures with Captone California, on what you can enjoy in the California wine aisle apart from Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
£90.00
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