The Platinum Fine Wine Experience -with Wine & Food Matching
The summit of your wine journey – our flagship experience and the pinnacle of luxury wine education.
Level
Beginner/Intermediate
Duration
4 hours
Location
The Punch Bowl, Mayfair
Other Guest Venues
Menu
5 – Course Wine & Food Matching menu included
Price
From £279 per person
(special offer until 31 Dec ’25)
Welcome to The Platinum Fine Wine Experience
-with Wine & Food Matching
The Platinum Fine Wine Experience is the pinnacle of London Wine Academy classes, a day of luxury you'll want to return to again and again - a course designed for people who want a clear, enjoyable way to understand fine wine with food.
The Platinum Fine Wine Experience is the pinnacle of London Wine Academy classes.
Indulge in a day of fine wine and fine dining with the exceptional experts of the London Wine Academy. The Platinum Fine Wine Experience combines exquisite wines from unreal regions of the world with perfectly paired dishes of phenomenal food. The course invites you to try our pairing suggestions, while leaving the road wide open for your own discovery of clever combinations.
Curated exclusively for you, this Platinum Fine Wine Experience is designed to cater to both novice and more experienced wine enthusiasts, making it the perfect choice for anyone eager to deepen their knowledge and refine their tasting skills. This experience will empower you to make informed choices and give you an invaluable set of skills that will impress even the most discerning expert.
What will I learn during the Platinum Fine Wine Experience?
During the Platinum Fine Wine Experience in Mayfair, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your tasting skills whilst unlocking the secrets of the vineyard. Delve into the fascinating world of wine production and gain expert knowledge on evaluating quality, ageing potential, and spotting exceptional value for money. Discover key wine styles, explore renowned grape varieties and regions, and become well-versed in identifying and dealing with wine faults.
Included in this Platinum Fine Wine Experience, our comprehensive course also covers the art of wine investment and storage, empowering you to make wise decisions in building your collection. Plus, we’ll reveal the insider tips to effortlessly pair wine with food and navigate restaurant lists like a true wine buff. Learn how to create harmonious flavour combinations that elevate each dining experience to new heights.
Our exceptional experts will provide practical tips that you can easily apply when creating unforgettable culinary experiences at home or with colleagues. Prepare your palate for an exquisite adventure as you sample 9-10 carefully selected fine wines throughout the day, complemented by a delectable 4/5 course gourmet lunch.
Included in this Platinum Fine Wine Experience, our comprehensive course also covers the art of wine investment and storage, empowering you to make wise decisions in building your collection. Plus, we’ll reveal the insider tips to effortlessly pair wine with food and navigate restaurant lists like a true wine buff. Learn how to create harmonious flavour combinations that elevate each dining experience to new heights.
Our exceptional experts will provide practical tips that you can easily apply when creating unforgettable culinary experiences at home or with colleagues. Prepare your palate for an exquisite adventure as you sample 9-10 carefully selected fine wines throughout the day, complemented by a delectable 4/5 course gourmet lunch.
- Gain the knowledge and ability to choose exciting new wine styles, grape varieties and producers.
- 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.
Platinum Fine Wine Experience (With wine & food matching) 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.
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 at your day of luxury and Fine Wine, to be greeted by one of the wonderful London Wine Academy tutors, delighted to impart all their hard-won wine knowledge. Learn all about the Systematic Approach to wine tasting, and find out how fine wines are rated and catalogued in the wide wine industry.
Taste through nine premium white and red wine varietals from across the world and enjoy a four-or five-course meal alongside your intrepid expert, and equally enthusiastic attendees of the Platinum Fine Wine Experience.
Along with the deep dive into fine wine, the London Wine Academy will teach you all there is to know about wine investment and proper wine storage.
Taste through nine premium white and red wine varietals from across the world and enjoy a four-or five-course meal alongside your intrepid expert, and equally enthusiastic attendees of the Platinum Fine Wine Experience.
Along with the deep dive into fine wine, the London Wine Academy will teach you all there is to know about wine investment and proper wine storage.
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 eleven 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.
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 Platinum Fine Wine Experience aimed at?
This course is aimed at anyone from beginner to Intermediate level. If you are looking to spoil yourself or a friend/colleague, why not join us. Due to the nature of the more expensive wines tasted, The Platinum Fine Wine Experience will make a great experience for Beginners to Intermediate tasters that are keen to try more expensive examples at one of our Fine Mayfair venues.
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 Punch Bowl
Famously previously owned by Guy Richie and Madonna, The Punch Bowl is one of Mayfair’s most historic and celebrated pubs.
The Duke of Sussex
The Duke of Sussex is a reflection of the needs of the local community - the food is simple and harks back to the days when the British Pub first came about.