The smarter way to learn about wine

Enlighten – Empower – Elevate

For over 3 decades the London Wine Academy has helped wine lovers and professionals gain the confidence to taste, choose and talk about wine without the jargon.

Alongside our renowned and engaging wine courses, we also provide consultancy for the trade, tailor-made wine tours, and our brand-new wine club soon to be live, Club LWA. These experiences are designed to connect people, build confidence, and make wine more rewarding – wherever your journey takes you.

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A warm welcome to the

London Wine Academy

Established in 1993, The London Wine Academy is proud to be one of the UK’ olderst and most respected independent wine schools. With 32 years of expertise, we specialise in delivering exceptional wine courses and tailored wine events in London, perfect for wine enthusiasts of all levels.

At the heart of our academy is a commitment to making wine education enjoyable, inspiring, and approachable. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, our wine tasting experiences and bespoke wine classes provide a welcoming environment to explore, taste, and learn with confidence.

Our highly experienced tutors ensure that our top-rated wine courses are both informative and enjoyable.

Alongside our public courses, we craft tailored tastings and training for companies and private clients who value both expertise and authenticity. Whether it’s a team session, client event or private celebration, every experience is designed with care, substance and a genuine love of sharing wine.

Ready to explore our unique wine courses and events in London? Discover why, for over 30 years, The London Wine Academy has been the smarter way to learn about wine.

Dynamic Women in Wine – September 2026

The London Wine Academy continues to enlighten, empower, and elevate Dynamic Women in Wine.
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“A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with LWA, enjoying a range of wines paired with food in a private dining room at Mayfair’s Punch Bowl pub. Hosted by LWA founder Leta Bester, the afternoon was perfectly paced and introduced the dozen or so attendees to some fabulous new and old world wines, presented with charm, humour and a real depth of knowledge. Highly recommended.”

Richard Adler

“Myself and my mum did the platinum wine course and had a great time. Leta was so fabulous, very knowledgeable, a great sense of humour and very engaging. I learned so much about wine, tasted a great variety and had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The group size was great, big enough to chat to people but intimate enough to keep everyone engaged and involved, and we were very lucky to have a lovely group and I couldn’t recommend the course more. Thank you Leta !!”
Molly Evans
“Louise Davies and I attended the course last Saturday and thought it was fantastic! Please do thank Leta again on our behalf. She was full of knowledge, made it fun throughout and managed the pacing of the afternoon perfectly. One of the best tastings we have been to!”  

Atar Shafighian 

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From £129 per person