The Premium Beginners Wine Course

Absolutely. No experience needed at all. The course is designed to be jargon-free and enjoyable from the first glass. Most of our guests are starting from scratch — and that’s exactly who it’s for.

Three things: the wines, the venue and the tutors. You’ll taste a selection of premium wines at a hand-picked venue in central London, led by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and WSET Diploma holders. Add a three-course menu and a syllabus refined over 30 years.

Yes — it’s one of the most useful things you’ll take away. Your tutor will share practical tips for spotting value, avoiding common traps and choosing the right bottle.

By the end of the session you’ll understand how grape variety, region and style affect what’s in the glass. That gives you a practical framework for choosing wine in any shop — without relying on just the label or the price tag.

Yes. Your tutor will show you how to spot the most common faults — including corked wine — so you’ll know when to send a bottle back.

A three-course menu is served throughout the session, and it’s very much part of the learning. Your tutor will use the dishes to show why certain wines complement certain flavours — so by the time you leave, you’ll have a much better instinct for pairing wine with food. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know when you book.

The Premium Beginners is the full experience — white and red wines covered in a single session of 4–4.5 hours with a three-course meal. The White Wine Tasting and Red Wine Tasting are the same content split into shorter, standalone sessions, so they’re a good option if you prefer one over the other, have less time, or want to try before committing to the full day.

Absolutely — a large number of our guests come on their own. We always make sure solo guests are seated together, and it’s genuinely one of the things people love about the experience — many leave having made new friends, and some even stay in touch long after the class.

The Platinum pairs fine wines from top producers around the world with a five-course degustation menu — each course matched to bring out the best in the wine. It’s a wonderful experience for anyone who loves wine and food, whether you come with friends or on your own. The Premium Beginners is a broader introduction, covering the essentials across a range of styles and regions with a three-course menu. If you’re starting out, start here. If you already love wine and want an afternoon built around exceptional bottles and food, the Platinum is for you.

You can transfer to a different date up to four weeks before your class for a small admin fee. For full details, please see our terms and conditions.

Entirely up to you. Your tutor will use a spittoon throughout the session — that’s standard practice in professional tasting — so there’s no awkwardness if you’d prefer to spit. Equally, if you’d rather enjoy every sip, that’s absolutely fine too.