While many of you have enjoyed our wines, have you ever wondered what makes them so special? Or have you been curious to know more about what's behind the label, so you can confidently select something you'll enjoy from a restaurant wine list, for example?
You may have thought that wine education might be heavy going and a bit too scientific, but we've found the perfect person to bring wine to life as part of an enjoyable wine course!
We're delighted to announce that we'll soon be bringing WSET courses to Harrogate, led by the lovely Sophia Luckett.
Whether you work in hospitality or just love wine, these internationally recognised wine qualifications are now available in the centre of Harrogate at our wine bar and shop on Oxford Street.
Who are the courses for?
🍷 Wine Enthusiasts
Love wine and want to make better choices in restaurants and wine shops? Learn how to understand grapes, regions, labels and styles.
🍽 Wine Trade & Hospitality Professionals
If you work in a hotel, bar or restaurant, these courses will help you confidently recommend wines, understand food and wine pairing, and speak about wine with real knowledge and passion. They can help to boost credibility and employability as well as your enjoyment of wine.
Which course?
If you're not sure which level of course would be best for you, here are a few details about what to expect on each course:
WSET Level 1 - 1 Day Course
Perfect for beginners
• Core grape varieties & wine regions
• Food & wine pairing
• 10 wines tasted
WSET Level 2 - 3 Day Course
Ideal for beginners & intermediates wanting a deeper understanding
• Wine labels explained
• Wine making & vineyard practices
• Key grape varieties & regions
• Food pairing
• 35+ wines tasted
📜 Ofqual regulated & internationally recognised wine qualifications with Wine Educator Sophia Luckett
About Sophia
Sophia has been teaching WSET since 2016, she is engaging, fun and passionate about wine education and enjoyment. She learnt wine from the ground up at her family vineyard in Canada and founded her Yorkshire based wine education business, The Drink Talking, in 2017.
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🌸 Spring
Level 1 - 28 April 2026 - SOLD OUT
Level 2 - 2 / 9 / 16 June 2026
🍂 Autumn
Level 2 - 6 / 13 / 20 October 2026
For more details head to www.the-drink-talking.com or reach out sophia@the-drink-talking.com
