Saturdays with LUNCH £85

Wine Tasting Days 11am-4pm including a glass of Champagne and delicious 2-course lunch!

Want to try a wide variety of wines and learn about new grape varieties? Want to discover which wines pair best with certain foods? If you are looking for a fun, interactive weekend Wine Tasting day teaching the basics about wine and a little more then stop - your search is over!

Our Saturday courses are suitable for anyone. Those who haven't had any previous wine tasting experience will feel completely at home, but with 13 great wines to taste and explore even experienced tasters will learn something new.

"The information was delivered in a relaxed and cheerful way and I learned a massive amount. I left feeling more confident about my wine choices and with an appreciation of what wine goes with what food. The venue was great, the food was great and Mark was great. If you are thinking about booking a course (for yourself or a present) I’d wholeheartedly recommend it." (Simon via Tripadvisor Oct 2013).

This course can be purchased as a Gift Voucher that never expires - great for birthdays and Christmas!

Venue

We hold our Saturday courses in Gonville and Caius college, one of the oldest university colleges in the heart of Cambridge (founded 1348). We have the exclusive use of the beautiful Senior parlour, a spacious wood panelled room with lovely views overlooking Gonville Court. 

Our Saturday Courses are also being held in other locations around the country in cities such as London, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester. Check out our national Local Wine School events page to see where. These courses make great gifts and can be purchased as a Gift Voucher to be redeemed at any of our Local Wine Schools.

Saturday Intro: France vs New World :: Sat 8th Feb 2014

SORRY SOLD OUT (BUT SEE BELOW FOR REPEAT 10 MAY). 11am to 4pm, with 2 course lunch & Champagne. Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey through OLD WORLD and NEW

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Price: £85.00

Saturday Introduction to Wine :: Sat 8th Mar 2014

INCLUDES SABRAGE DEMONSTRATION! 11am to 4pm, with 2 course lunch & Champagne. Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey tasting at least 13 wines from around the world. No previous

Places remaining: 18

Price: £85.00

Saturday Introduction to Wine :: Sat 5th Apr 2014

INCLUDES SABRAGE DEMONSTRATION! 11am to 4pm, with 2 course lunch & Champagne. Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey tasting at least 13 wines from around the world. No previous

Places remaining: 18

Price: £85.00

Saturday Intro: France vs New World :: Sat 10th May 2014

INCLUDES SABRAGE DEMONSTRATION! 11am to 4pm, with 2 course lunch & Champagne. Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey through OLD WORLD and NEW WORLD wines, tasting at least 13 wines

Places remaining: 17

Price: £85.00

Saturday Introduction to Wine :: Sat 28th Jun 2014

INCLUDES SABRAGE DEMONSTRATION! 11am to 4pm, with 2 course lunch & Champagne. Come and enjoy a friendly, informal and fun wine journey tasting at least 13 wines from around the world. No previous

Places remaining: 19

Price: £85.00

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