Description
Beginners One Day Wine Course
About the course
Join us on the BEGINNERS ONE DAY WINE COURSE in London. Want to know more about wine but overwhelmed by the choice on offer? Intimidated by some Sommeliers? Bored drinking the same safe wines?
During this BEGINNERS ONE DAY WINE COURSE you will compare, contrast and discover wines from around the world; improve your tasting skills and take home practical tips for Wine and Food Matching. One of the most enjoyable ways to develop your senses and spend time with like minded people!
You will be introduced to the tools of wine tasting to help you understand the structure and nuances of any wine that you taste. All wines are tasted “blind” so that you learn to judge quality by tasting the wine in the glass and not just by its label.
You will also taste exciting wine styles and grape varieties to help you discover new wines to buy and why you like the wines that you currently enjoy.
Our professional and passionate experts will pass on insider tips to help you navigate the pitfalls of buying wine in shops or restaurants, giving you more confidence and success when entertaining clients or friends.
What will I learn?
- Through swirling, sniffing, sipping and spitting, all wines are tasted blind. This will help you to judge the quality of any wine through tasting and not just by looking at the label or price tag.
- You will gain the knowledge and ability to choose exciting new wine styles, grape varieties and producers.
- You will be introduced to the mechanics of wine tasting and the professional approach to wine assessment.
- Your tutor will pass on insider tips to help you navigate the pitfalls of buying wine for any occasion.
Course Content
Explore the main grape varieties and wine styles through mastering the trusted systematic approach to wine tasting. You will learn how to:
- Evaluate quality
- Assess ageing potential
- Match food and wine
- Explore wine production,
- Evaluate key contemporary wine styles, grape varieties and regions
- How to invest and store wine
- Spot wine faults and how to deal with them
- Best producers and new stars to look out for

Course Agenda
Start times of this workshop may vary. Please check your chosen date for correct start time.
12.00 – 12.30
Discover the systematic approach to wine tasting
12.30 – 13.15
White grape varieties around the world
13.15 – 13.30
Principles of wine & food matching
13.30 – 14.15
Lunch – Introduction to matching wine & food (2 wines with lunch)
14.14 – 16.00
Red grapes from around the world
16.00 – 16.15
Question time
Upcoming Course Dates
FAQ
The course content is exactly the same. However, a Two Course menu is offered on this course and a 3 – course menu on the Premium Beginners Wine Course.
Sure we do! Please just let us know at the time of booking and we look forward to catering to your needs.
This is a friendly and personal Introduction to Wine Tasting and no previous experience is necessary.
Please check your specific venue page for exact details, but most Mayfair venues expect smart casual. ( no shorts and sports wear). At Camino things are a little more relaxed.
Course Venues
Royal Overseas League (ROSL)
Nestled in the heart of historic St. James’s Mayfair,The Royal Over-Seas League is dedicated to championing international friendship and understanding throughout the Commonwealth and beyond since 1910.Today, ROSL offer its members and guests a warm welcome centred on our beautiful clubhouse overlooking Green Park, Mayfair.
Patron HM The Queen
ROSL is a sophisticated, luxury venue where you will arrive as a guest and leave as a friend. A team of world-class chefs, sommeliers and mixologists have designed an outstanding array of menus, cocktails and wine lists. Expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients are brought together to create truly distinctive dining and drinking experiences.
Location
Royal Over-Seas League
Over-Seas House
6 Park Place, St James’s Street
London
SW1A 1LR
Pepito Camino Kings Cross
Camino has been hosting our London Wine Academy Wine Courses for over a decade. Private venue, Bar Pepito is a charming, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in the courtyard opposite the main restaurant.
Location
3 Varnishers Yard,
The Regent Quarter,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9FD