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Sussex Wine School

Looking for an inspiring, fun wine tasting in Brighton? You've come to the right place. Fancy a wine qualification? We are also the leading provider of WSET wine courses in Sussex and an approved provider of Wine Scholar Guild courses and Capstone California courses.

    

See our Christmas Gift Ideas page for lots of ideas for perfect presents for wine lovers.

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Tue 03
Dec
- 2024 -
Private Cellar evening Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£25.00
Thu 05
Dec
- 2024 -
Ultimate Christmas Cheese and Wine pairing Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£45.00
Fri 06
Dec
- 2024 -
WSET Level 3 in Wines Tasting Exam Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£110.00
Thu 12
Dec
- 2024 -
Christmas Port and Cheese Tasting Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£45.00
Mon 13
Jan
- 2025 -
ONLINE - WSET Level 2 Award in Wines – Evenings Online
£355.00
Mon 13
Jan
- 2025 -
ONLINE- WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Evenings Online
£155.00
Tue 14
Jan
- 2025 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Classroom at Ridgeview) Ridgeview Wine Estate
£550.00
Wed 15
Jan
- 2025 -
Italian Wine Scholar Central & South Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£845.00
Fri 24
Jan
- 2025 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Classroom) Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£550.00
Sat 25
Jan
- 2025 -
Capstone California Wine Course Level 1 Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront Hotel
£145.00

Christmas Gift Ideas

Sussex Wine School gift experiences are the perfect present for wine lovers.  We have a great range of vouchers starting at £35 and valid for 2 years that can be used to book places on our exciting range of wine events in Brighton. 

Christmas Gift Ideas Food & Wine Saturday Discover Wine Course Introductory

Not sure where to start?

Do you always choose the same wine? Would you like to discover new wines but don't know where to start? Build your wine confidence at one of our wine events in Brighton.

If you already know a bit about wine and would like to try new grapes and wine styles and broaden your horizons, we can help you and inspire you.

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Want to get wine qualified?

Sussex Wine School is an Approved Programme Provider for the following certified courses and wine qualifications.

WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) - the world's leading wine qualifications. Study Level 1, 2 and 3 in Wines with us in the classroom or online.

WSG (Wine Scholar Guild) certified wine courses offer a deep dive into the wines and regions of Spain, France and Italy.

Capstone California Wine courses help you learn more about the wines, producers and regions of California.

WSET Courses WSET Online courses WSG Courses Capstone California
Sussex Wine School

Sussex Wine School is the winner of the 2024 Brighton Bar Awards Best Specialist category and is proud to be part of Local Wine School - IWC 2024 Consumer Educator of the Year finalists. We have been helping people learn about wine in Brighton since 2012.

We don't sell wine and we are an independent business. Check out the About section for recommended Sussex wine shops, wine bars and wineries.

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