The Premium Beginners Wine Course (Signature Edition)
Level
Beginners
Duration
4.15 hours
Location
Duke of Sussex, Waterloo
Menu
Three-Course Menu
Price
From £249 per person
£229 – Special Offer until 31 Dec ’25!
Welcome to The Premium Beginners Wine Course (Signature Edition)
Perfect for those looking to explore the world of wine in a relaxed yet luxurious setting, offering a unique combination of learning and indulgence.
What will I learn on this wine course?
You’ll learn to understand wine in a way that feels clear, practical and genuinely useful. Every wine is tasted blind, so your focus is purely on what’s in the glass — not the label or the price. As you taste, you’ll begin to recognise quality for yourself, picking up the small details that separate a good wine from a great one.
Your tutor will share professional techniques and straightforward tasting language that make sense in real life — the kind you can actually use when choosing or talking about wine. You’ll also explore how grape variety, region and winemaking choices shape flavour, and discover how to match wine and food with confidence.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to judge, describe and enjoy wine on your own terms — with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from experience, not jargon.
Furthermore, it will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in professional wine tasting. Throughout your sessions, your tutor will impart invaluable insider knowledge to guide you through the complexities of selecting wines for any occasion.
Signature Beginners Wine Course Content
- Evaluate key wine styles
- Explore key grape varieties and regions
- Wine faults and how to deal with them
- How to invest in and store wine
- Match Wine and Food
- Navigate Restaurant Wine lists like a pro
- Explore wine production
- Evaluate quality and ageing potential
- Star producers & spotting value for money
The London Wine Academy invites you to join our talented tutors on a journey of discovery, where we will compare, contrast, and discover wines from all around the world. Improve your tasting skills with these wine courses while uncovering top tips for food and wine matching.
With 10 exceptional wines to taste and a delicious three-course lunch included in the activities for the day, it’s one of the most enjoyable ways to develop your senses and connect with like-minded wine people.
This Signature Beginners Course is designed to give you the most reliable and comprehensive introduction to wine. From understanding grape varieties and wine regions to perfecting your tasting techniques and learning food pairings, every detail has been carefully curated to ensure you leave with confidence and practical skills.
Whether you’re searching for an unforgettable wine tasting in London or looking to refine your palate, this course promises an educational and enlightening experience.
Book your place now and discover why the London Wine Academy Courses and Classes are perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious beginners alike.
Premium Beginners Wine Course (Signature Edition) Agenda
Start times of this wine workshop may vary. Please check your chosen date for the correct start time. Kindly arrive 5 – 10 minutes before the start of your class to meet and greet the London Wine Academy tutors who will be guiding you along your journey.
Arrive to a warm welcome from The London Wine Academy team and join a small, sociable group of wine enthusiasts taking the next step in their wine journey.
You’ll begin with an introduction to the Systematic Approach to Tasting, diving straight into a selection of elegant white wines before sitting down to a relaxed three-course lunch designed to complement the wines served throughout the day. As the session unfolds, you’ll move on to a line-up of expressive reds — learning about tannins, oak and structure — while discovering what truly appeals to your own palate.
The experience concludes with a sweet bite or savoury nibble and a final tasting. You’ll leave with new friends, greater confidence, and a clearer understanding of how to taste, choose and talk about wine.
Tap into your tutor’s expertise for honest, practical advice on how to keep learning and developing your wine knowledge — whether for pleasure or for your career.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Platinum Fine Wine Experience and the Signature Beginners Course?
The Platinum Fine Wine Experience focuses on the category of wine, known specifically as Fine Wine. Premium products, from world-renowned regions and producers. Here you will taste between nine and ten fine wines, and enjoy a four or five-course menu detailing the process of matching fine wine and food.
The Signature Beginners Wine Course is a focused, informal, informative foray into the world of wine for people who are only just beginning their wine journey, or who want a more relaxed afternoon of fun wines and excellent people. During this educational wine experience, you will be introduced to between nine and eleven wines, and enjoy a three-course meal with the basics of food and wine matching described along your way.
Who is this Signature Beginners Wine Course aimed at?
How many wines will I taste during the day?
You will be tasting 9-11 premium wines during the day.
What price points are the wines?
The Duke of Sussex
