We follow strict covid guidelines at our venues, so you will be in safe hands. All new vouchers will have an additional 3 month extension if required. (total validity of at least 15 months)
Buy with confidence! If there is another lockdown, your voucher will be extended with the equivalent duration and if you have a booking with us, you can reschedule or take a voucher!
Our Premium Wine Courses in London and Bournemouth
Book one of our courses and discover the joy of understanding what is in your glass and how to pick your next wine with confidence.
Popular courses for 2021
Why book with us?
About The London Wine Academy
As one of the oldest independent Wine Schools in the UK, we offer exciting Premier Wine Tasting Courses, Masterclasses, Tastings and Bespoke Corporate Wine Tasting Events. We often travel further afield in the UK and abroad to deliver our award-winning Courses.
Our highly acclaimed team of tutors, who have all been teaching at the London Academy for over a decade, have all the qualifications and know-how to take care of your wine tasting journey. We listen to your requirements and tailor each event around your needs. Staff training (restaurant, retail or Corporate Teams) is also available at very affordable rates.
If you need some help to pick the right course or gift, please get in touch and we would be happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you either in London or down by the seaside in sunny Dorset in the near future.
Our Wine Experts and Tutors
Our friendly, knowledgeable tutors are up to date with changing world wine trends and have all achieved the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma. We have all embarked on the Master of Wine Programme in the past and with many years of Wine Trade experience, we are passionate about making the world of wine more accessible to you.
Leta Bester
Matt Day
Clive Barlow MW
Liz Aked
Gift Vouchers
A Wine Tasting course is the perfect gift for wine lovers, but can also be a clever buy for that impossible relative or friend who seem to have everything! You will receive the electronic voucher as soon as you have completed your transaction, so perfect for those last minute shoppers. Vouchers can be booked for a specific date or for more flexibility, buy an open dated voucher, which will give the lucky recipient 12 months to book and attend a course. Monetary Wine Tasting Gift Vouchers can be used towards any of our courses.
Redeem Voucher
Already have a voucher, but would like to buy another ticket? Simples! You can do both during the same transaction.
- Start by redeeming your voucher code
- Then select the total number of tickets required.
- The system will calculate the balance owed and you can pay at checkout.
Our Venues
We partner with the finest venues in London and Bournemouth. All venues have great transport links for easy access, wherever you are travelling from. Below is a selection of our regular venues.
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