The London Wine Academy News & Blog

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Pouring red wine into a glass — sulphites in wine are a normal part of winemaking

Do Sulphites in Wine Cause Headaches?

Let’s find out
Guests at their first wine tasting with The London Wine Academy

A Guide to Your First Wine Tasting Experience

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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How to Choose the Perfect Wine Gift

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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How to Taste Wine for Beginners

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Bottles of vintage port with tasting glasses

Port is Not Just for Christmas

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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The Best Wine Tasting Courses in London

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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5 Reasons Why a Wine Course Makes the Ultimate Christmas Gift Voucher

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Wines lined up for a wine tasting experience in London with The London Wine Academy

Discover the Perfect London Wine Tasting Experience

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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Wine & Food Matching Tips

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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Discovering the sensational world of Spanish Wine & Food

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
pair wine with food - like the Cappelletti pasta with Parmesan alongside a glass of champagne

How Do I Pair Wine With Food?

The fun way to enjoy wine tasting in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
A mixed nationalities group of people at a wine appreciation class

What to Expect from a Wine Appreciation Class

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Couple tasting wine at a consumer wine course in London at The London Wine Academy

Understanding Consumer Wine Courses vs Sommelier Training

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Why learn about wine? Guests enjoying a London Wine Academy tasting

Why learn about wine?

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
A selection of artisan cheeses for a wine and cheese pairing

Wine & Cheese – A marriage of two heavens

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
A flight of sherry glasses lined up at a sherry tasting event

Enchanted by Sherry?

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Italian vineyard and countryside with cypress trees - old world vs new world wine making

Old World vs New World Wines

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
A row of red wine bottles at a tasting in london showing you the trick to opening a bottle of wine

Easy Guide to Opening a Bottle of Wine

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Rows of white wine glasses on a white tablecloth

Warming Winter Whites

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
French red wine bottles displayed on a shelf in a wine cellar to abstain from wine

To abstain from wine or not, that is the question…

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
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How to get the best value for money when ordering wine in restaurants

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Rows of white wine glasses on a white tablecloth

Choosing the right wine glass…

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
Rosé wine being poured into a glass next to a glass of white and red wine

Rose – the last of the Autumn Wine

The best ways to enjoy wine tastings in London, whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned enthusiast.
A sommelier nosing a glass of red wine as they become a sommelier

How to Become a Sommelier in the UK

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the world of wine, a wine course is the perfect place to begin.
A Spanish vineyard with rolling hills and grapevines

Spanish Wine Guide: Regions, Grapes and the Wines Worth Knowing

Discovering Spanish Wine and Food through our regional guide.