The Premium Beginners Wine Course

About this course

Participants taste 9–11 sparkling, white and red wines from key regions around the world alongside a three-course menu. Teaching introduces the International Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting in plain language, with guidance on identifying common wine faults and understanding how wine interacts with food. The course also examines practical decisions outside the tasting setting, including how to read a restaurant wine list and choose wine in a shop. Sessions take place in small, interactive classes.

What you'll learn

• Apply the International Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting
• Identify common wine faults
• Interpret information on a restaurant wine list
• Make informed wine choices in a shop
• Explain why particular wines work with certain dishes

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners and explicitly requires no previous experience. It suits learners who want a structured introduction to tasting and practical guidance on selecting wine, with participation in guided tastings and an interactive small-class format.

• No previous wine experience is needed
• Includes guided tasting of sparkling, white and red wines
• Teaching combines tasting principles with everyday wine-selection decisions

Before you go

• The course includes 9–11 wines for tasting.
• A three-course menu is included.