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One Day Wine Courses
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How to pick better value-for-money wines at any price point
and learn to trust and understand your own palate.
One day wine course in London: The One-Day Wine Courses last 4–4.5 hours, with The London Wine Academy, an independent wine school established in 1993 that has welcomed over 50,000 students. The Academy is rated 4.7 by guests on Google and verified as a Top Rated Wine Educator 2026 by Trustindex. Choose the Premium Beginners Wine Course, with a three-course menu, or the Platinum Fine Wine & Food Pairing Course, with a five-course degustation menu, and taste a selection of great wines throughout. Led by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and WSET Diploma holders, the Premium Beginners Wine Course covers how to taste wine, how wine is made and why that matters, how regions and grapes affect flavour, and how to pick better-value wine at any price point, with no prior wine knowledge needed. The Platinum Fine Wine & Food Pairing Course focuses on the art of wine and food matching, and suits those who have done a beginners course or a few masterclasses. Gift vouchers are available. The London Wine Academy was a finalist for Wine Educator / Communicator of the Year 2026 at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Industry Awards.
Since 1993
Over 30 years teaching wine in London
Expert Tutors
Led by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and WSET Diploma holders
IWC 2026 Finalist
Wine Educator / Communicator of the Year
50,000+
Students taught across three decades
Our One Day Courses
Most people start with a beginners course, then journey through the countries of the Voyager Masterclasses, before moving on to the Platinum Fine Wine & Food Pairing Course for the art of wine and food matching.
Your Wine Journey
Most people start with a beginners course, then journey through the countries of the Voyager Masterclasses, before moving on to the Platinum Fine Wine & Food Pairing Course for the art of wine and food matching.
Our Premium Beginners course at an early-bird price – book at least six weeks ahead. T&Cs apply
- 4–4.5 hours
- 3-Course Menu
- 10+ Wines
Compare and contrast wines in a guided tasting. Practical, interactive and sociable.
- 4–4.5 hours
- 3-Course Menu
- 10+ Wines
Our flagship course in the art of wine and food matching, with some genuinely surprising pairings.
- 4–4.5 hours
- 5-Course Wine & Food Matching Menu
- 9–10 Fine Wines
Classic
The Monetary Voucher
From £99
Give someone the perfect first step into wine. Adventurer Tasting Vouchers offer a sociable introduction to wine, where the jargon is made clear and the whole experience is enjoyable.
- Open-dated
- 12 months to attend a course
While many wine schools focus on certificate-based training, our courses take a different path. Drawing on years of Master of Wine study and hands-on trade experience, each class is expertly curated, practical and enjoyable. Designed to help you truly understand wine – not just pass another exam – they offer a smarter, more personal way to learn that’s both engaging and refreshingly down-to-earth.
What's Included
What's Included
Your tutors are all Masters of Wine trained Tutors, WSET Diploma holders and Master Sommeliers. Each course takes you through a structured tasting programme, building your skills step by step in an enjoyable, sociable setting.
Courses are held at venues across central London. At four to five hours, these are a proper day of wine education — enough time to taste, learn and eat well. If you’re buying for someone else, gift vouchers are open-dated, valid for 12 months, and delivered instantly by email.
- Around 10 wines
- From canapés to degustation menus
- 4–4.5 hours
- Central London, including Mayfair, St James’s, Bankside, the South Bank, Waterloo, King’s Cross and the City
- Led by Master of Wine–trained tutors, WSET Diploma holders and Master Sommeliers
3 masterclasses £499 (save £68) · 4 masterclasses £659 (save £97)
Choose any three or four masterclasses.
What Our Guests Say
Where our courses are held
Our courses run in private rooms at hand-picked central London venues
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a one-day wine course and a shorter tasting?
Time and depth. Our Adventurer Tastings (2 hours, from £139) give you a quick, fun introduction — ideal if you’re new to wine or short on time. Our one-day courses (4–4.5 hours, from £199) let you actually learn the fundamentals: how to taste properly, what makes wines different, how to think about food pairing, how to pick better-value wine at any price point. You’ll taste more wines, enjoy a proper meal, and finish genuinely educated.
What food is included?
The Early-Bird and Premium Beginners courses include a 3-course menu, woven through your tasting. The Platinum Fine Wine & Food Pairing Course includes a full 5-course menu with wines specifically matched to each course. All food is prepared fresh at our venues and serves as a natural part of learning how wine works with real meals.
How many wines will I taste?
A selection of wines, depending on class size. The Early-Bird and Premium courses focus on breadth across different regions and styles. The Platinum experience explores the wines in greater depth, with an emphasis on fine wines and how they pair with each course.
What’s the class size like?
Our one-day courses run in small groups, so you get genuine attention from your tutor and plenty of space to ask questions.
What venues do you use for one-day courses?
We teach at venues across central London, including Mayfair, St James’s, Bankside, the South Bank, Waterloo, King’s Cross and the City. You’ll find the venue for each date on the course page.
Can I request dietary adjustments for the meal?
Yes. Let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate dietary requirements. Our venue kitchens are experienced in catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other common dietary needs. Just mention it when you book or drop us an email beforehand.
What will I actually learn?
You’ll learn the practical essentials: how to taste wine (what to look for, what flavours mean), how wine is made and why that matters, how regions and grapes affect flavour, how wine and food work together, and how to pick better-value wine at any price point, and which wines to avoid. You’ll leave understanding your own preferences and equipped to explore wine independently.
What’s included in the price?
Everything. Your tutor, all wines, the full meal (3 courses for Early-Bird and Premium, 5 courses for Platinum), water, and teaching materials. There are no hidden extras. The only additional cost would be if you choose to buy wine at the venue bar after the course.
Need more time on your voucher? Get in touch. T&Cs apply.
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