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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 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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Posted on April 10, 2020April 14, 2020

Easter Wine Pairings

Easter is the oldest and most important Christian religious festival and a time for celebration, family get togethers, food and wine as well as the seasonal ubiquitous presence, and obligatory…

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Posted on April 3, 2020January 25, 2022

Epicurean Burgundy

Burgundy (Bourgogne in French) is an epicurean odyssey for all the senses. Stunning scenery and landscapes interlaced with canals and grand châteaux, glorious architecture, medieval villages and two of France’s…

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Posted on December 23, 2019April 15, 2020

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 Friday 27th December 2019 and then closed until 3rd January 2020 .   Season’s…

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  • WSET Level 2 Award in Wine May 23, 2022 at 9:00 am – May 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm Hotel du Vin York, 89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX, UK
  • WSET Level 3 Award in Wine (Part II) June 6, 2022 at 9:00 am – June 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm Hotel du Vin York, 89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX, UK
  • WSET Level 1 Award in Wine September 17, 2022 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm York Marriott Hotel, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1QQ, UK
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