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Wine Tasting & Wine Courses in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Local Wine School

 Welcome to Edinburgh Local Wine School!  We are a local wine education and events company based in Edinburgh.  

We run regular wine tastings, courses and food and wine experiences that cater to all levels of knowledge and experience.  We are also a leading provider of WSET courses.

Our events are fun, friendly, informal and open to all!

Food and Wine Events

Good wine deserves equally good food. Our food and wine evenings are designed to help you learn how to bring the two together.

From single evenings, one off dinners and our flagship 4 week Food and Wine matching course there really is something for everyone.

New for 2024! Chocolate & Wine Pairing as well as the return of Scottish Cheese & Wine. 

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Live, in person wine tastings and courses are a great, informal way to increase your wine knowledge in a relaxed environment.

From introductory tastings to 4 and 8 week courses, specialist tastings, as well as food & wine pairing evenings there is something for everyone. 

New for 2024! 3 Week Taste of Spain Course and 4 Week Tour de France

WSET Courses

WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) courses are globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit education. Study with us up to Level 3 in Wines. 

Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines are available to study in person or on interactive Zoom sessions.

Edinburgh Wine School

We've been proudly serving the city's wine tasting needs since 2008, and the focus has always been on making wine fun and accessbile.  We are a wine snob free zone!

Our events are run by friendly wine tutors and are relaxed and informal with an emphasis on learning by tasting.

So you'll have fun, but we're pretty confident you'll learn a thing or two as well, whatever level of wine expertise you come with!

Have a look through our website and see what takes your fancy, or feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

Gift Voucher

Our Gift Vouchers for fun Tastings and Courses make a perfect gift for any occasion.

  • Choose an event or £ value
  • Add your message (optional)
  • FREE Email Gift Vouchers
  • Or upgrade with a gold-embossed Gift Voucher delivered in stylish wallet
  • Valid for 24 months
  • Redeem easily at all our wine schools UK-wide – over 40 locations!
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Local Wine Schools in the Press

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'The best wine courses and classes in the UK'

Victoria Moore
Daily Telegraph
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'Londons loveliest wine tasting classes'

Time Out
Time Out Magazine

We're part of the Local Wine School Network

The world's fastest-growing network of independent wine schools, teaching fun, accessible wine courses at all levels – ‘wine tasting for everyone’. We also offer professional courses and qualifications for those wishing to start or develop their wine careers.

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