Martin Luther King once said, ‘Beer is made by men and wine is made by god.’ If you too love wine but don’t know your Merlot from your Pinot, London has some great wine tastings and courses that will clue you up on exclusive and unusual wines.
Wine Unearthed
Wine Unearthed was founded by Victoria and Adrian Bucknall after their passion for wine led them to quit their full-time jobs and travel around the world’s wine regions for 18 months, meeting the world’s best wine makers.
They provide weekend wine education through informal, friendly, and educational workshops in 12 UK cities. You’ll learn all about wine, flavours, and styles, and how to pick the right one for the occasion. With classes in hotels, pubs, and over 3-course meals, you’ll have a night to remember, unless you have a few too many! The industry’s biggie, Wine Unearthed are winners of educator of the year award.
Address: Finos Wine Cellar, 123 Mount St, London W1K 3NP Phone: 0845 680 8367
Nearest Tube: Bond Street Station Website: http://www.wineunearthed.co.uk/
Berry Bros and Rudd
BBR are Britain’s oldest wine merchants, with 300+ years of expertise. They offer 1-day classes (11am – 4pm, Thursdays-Saturdays), 4-6 week evening courses (6.30 – 8.30pm), and exam courses for aspiring vinters (recognized by the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust).
Classes and wine tastings are held in the wine cellar, in a fun, unstuffy atmosphere. You’ll get to grips with grapes, improve your palate and knowledge, and understand restaurant wine lists, wine regions, and blind tasting.
Address: 3 St James’s St, London SW1A 1EG Phone: 0800 280 2440
Nearest Tube: Green Park Station Website: http://www.bbr.com/
Michael Schuster Wines
Michael Shuster is the “Godfather of Wine Tuition”, with 25 years of experience. He teaches evening courses for beginners, once a week for six weeks (6.30pm – 8.30pm), and courses for wine buffs, at Hatton Garden.
They also hold blind wine tastings on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. You’ll taste worldwide wines and learn to differentiate, compare, and identify each flavor. Want to develop personal taste in wine?
Address: 107 Culford Road, London, N1 4HL Phone: 020 7254 9734
Nearest Tube: Angel Station Website: http://www.michaelschusterwine.com/
Roberson Wine/ London Cru
Roberson Wine’s courses are for wine lovers of all levels. If you’re looking for fun as well as learning, try their 2-hour evening classes (7-9pm) in south-west London.
You’ll find out about wine making, taste 25 wines, and learn to recogniss grape tastes and origins.
Address: 21-27 Seagrave Rd, London SW6 1RP Phone: 020 7381 7871
Nearest Tube: Parsons Green Website: http://www.londoncru.co.uk/
Handford Wines
Award-winning vintner in Kensington, Handford Wines will teach you about each wine individually. With a long tradition of wine merchanting and old-fashioned values, they offer a choice and bespoke wine service. Become a master with knowledge of blending, vineyards, and competencies.
Their Bourgogne Master Class offers ten wines sourced from renowned producers. In-store Pour is a tasting event with 12 wines including trail blazers. Handford also provides corporate events.
Address: 105 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3LE Phone: 020 7589 6113
Nearest Tube: South Kensington Station Website: http://www.handford.net/
London Wine Academy
London Wine Academy promises you’ll taste wine with the experts. You’ll gain an appreciation of wine as you develop your understanding of it, thanks to courses from lady sommelier Leta Bester. With great vintage wines on offer and course to suit everyone, you can take a 1-day rudimentary course, a 5-week evening class journey through wine, all the way up to master classes.
Choose from the Sensory master class, Wine and Cheese matching, Spanish wine and Tapas, Champagne and sparkling Wine, and Port master class. Or try a one-off event, such as singles evening.
Address: 7-8 Park Pl, London SW1A 1LS Phone: 020 3494 4900
Nearest Tube: Green Park Station Website: http://www.londonwineacademy.com/
The Sampler
The Sampler is all about trying different wines. With more than 80 varieties on sale, you can sample inexpensive party wines to the crème de crème at the Sampling event, At the South Kensington Wine Bar outlet, they offer bespoke tastings and corporate events.
They hold a tasting event with the world’s renowned wine makers sharing knowledge of region, style, and process. The Sampler also has a wine club with member benefits.
Address: 35 Thurloe Place Mews, London SW7 2HP Phone: 020 7225 5091
Nearest Tube: South Kensington Station
Website: http://www.thesampler.co.uk/
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