The English Wine Masterclass

The English Wine Masterclass is a standout new course from The London Wine Academy — your chance to discover a remarkable success story, with English wines now competing confidently on the world stage.

Level

Beginners

Duration

2.5 hours

Location

The Punch Bowl, Mayfair

Duke of Sussex, Mayfair

Menu

Tapas-style Wine & Food Matching 

Price

From £169 per person

Welcome to The English Wine Masterclass

This masterclass is your invitation to taste what all the excitement is about, in a warm, welcoming, and wine-filled setting

It’s not just the London Wine Academy who are excited about English Wine. French Champagne houses and international producers are buying up English vineyards because they see the future here. Our chalky soils and cool climate mirror Champagne’s conditions of a generation ago — and the results are outstanding. By joining this masterclass, you’ll taste wines that are making history and understand why England is now one of the most talked-about wine regions in the world.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a confident enthusiast, this masterclass will give you a deeper understanding of English wine, confidence to choose, serve and recommend English bottles in your own life, and even a chance to taste wines that are winning international awards – and raising eyebrows in Champagne itself.

Join the London Wine Academy for a class of fizz and fun, and if you thought that English wine began and ended with Sparkling, we’ll leave you in the proud knowledge that our vineyards can do that and more.

What will I learn during the English Wine Masterclass?

The English Wine Masterclass is a 2.5-hour tasting of 8 premium English wines, with a spotlight on world-class Sparkling Wine alongside distinctive still whites, rosés, and reds. Taste the wines attracting Champagne investment, discover future star regions, and see why English wine is now one of the most exciting stops on the ever-evolving wine journey.

The London Wine Academy will join you as we explore how climate change, investment from Champagne houses, and innovative winemaking are reshaping the wine industry of England and the wine world at large. Talking about our chalky soils and consistently cool climate, you will understand just why English wines are making history – and why the rest of the world is finally taking notice.

English Wine Masterclass 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.
Experience all that English wine has to offer with this exclusive English Wine Masterclass. Meet your wonderful wine guide from the London Wine Academy, along with a group of equally excited wine enthusiasts. Jump right into this masterclass with a tasting of at least eight premium English Wines, showing you that the English can make more than an excellent Sparkling wine.

The London Wine Academy is here to elevate all your knowledge while thoroughly enjoying an exquisite meal, side-by-side with your comrades in wine. Focus fully on what makes English Wine incredible – and if by the end you realise you need more, ask the London Wine Academy experts to teach you about Italy, or Spain. Either way, this English Wine Masterclass will not be your last step in the wide world of wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, of course – you’ll receive tasting notes and course materials from the London Wine Academy to help you remember what you’ve learned on your English Wine Masterclass.
The London Wine Academy masterclasses are designed for enjoyment and confidence-building rather than formal qualifications. Certificates of completion are available on request.
You will be tasting seven to eight English premium wines during the masterclass.

Wines tasted are typically between £18 and £50 a bottle retail.

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.

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