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Gillian, an Associate of the Institute of Wines and Spirits and a holder of the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits, is Managing Director for the Wine School of Excellence. “We’ve made it our mission to consistently challenge the ordinary. We have a passion for quality and a pride in achieving impressive results. We totally believe in what we do” says Gillian whose personal brand of enthusiasm is highly infectious. Using her wealth of experience in modern training techniques, she has an impressive track record at senior level with multi national organisations and the creator of the World of Wine Game and Wine Charades.
Posted on December 23, 2024January 7, 2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

It’s time for us to wind down and take a short break.  We’re open again on Friday and Monday 27th and 30th December 2024 and then closed until Thursday 2nd…

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Posted on December 24, 2022January 6, 2023

Merry Christmas

It’s time for us to wind down and take a short break.  We’re open again on Wednesday 28th December 2022 and then closed until Tuesday 3rd January 2023.   Season’s…

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Posted on September 14, 2022September 21, 2022

The Queen

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you Ma’am for your unique 70 year masterclass in selfless and unwavering faithful public service. We…

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Posted on December 24, 2021January 7, 2022

It’s that magical time of the year!

It’s time for us to wind down and take a short break.  We’re open again on Wednesday 29th December 2021 and then closed until Tuesday 4th January 2022.   Season’s…

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Posted on August 13, 2021December 24, 2021

For the love of gin

Gin has been intrinsically linked to Britain since the early 17th century. It had a pretty dubious start though as a gruesome pauper’s drink to ward off the deadly plague.…

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Posted on August 6, 2021August 8, 2021

How spirits are made

Raw Materials First you need raw materials with a source of sugar as well as flavours (often referred to as congenors) to make spirits. If the raw materials are starch…

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Posted on January 18, 2021October 1, 2021

40% Funding Available on WSET Courses!

***ENDS SOON***applies to any WSET course that has commenced before the end of September 2021!!*** For an industry particularly hard hit by COVID-19, we’ve got some fantastic news! If you’re…

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Posted on November 18, 2020January 4, 2021

Gifts for Wine Lovers

Get ahead with your Christmas shopping as Father Christmas doesn’t visit very often. Find the perfect gift for any wine lover! Picking out presents is all part of the excitement…

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  • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines February 2, 2026 at 9:00 am – February 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm Delta Hotels York, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ, UK
  • WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (Part I) February 9, 2026 at 9:00 am – February 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm Hotel du Vin York, 89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX, UK
  • WSET Level 1 Award in Wines February 28, 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Delta Hotels York, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ, UK
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