Newcastle Wine School

24/09/2026

On Wednesday the 7th October, 7.00 – 9:30, Newcastle W**e School will be popping up at smart Jesmond w**e bar Angels’Share with our popular “Would I Lie to You” w**e quiz.

Over two hours you’ll enjoy a selection of 3 white and 3 red w**es presented by the Newcastle W**e School team. Our two w**e experts will each describe a w**e and all you have to do is decide who is telling the truth and accurately describing the w**e that you have in your glass.

The ticket price per head is £40 and includes a mini charcuterie board in the interval.

There are only 30 tickets available and so a non-refundable deposit of minimum £10 is required to guarantee your place.

To book please contact Angel’s Share on 0191 200 1975 or Instagram Angels’Share

Join us for fun evening of w**e, bluffing, guessing and prizes.
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10/09/2026

We Did it Again!
Newcastle W**e School is delighted to be part of the Local W**e School network which was recognised at the International W**e Challenge Industry Awards by picking up the trophy for Consumer Educator of the Year, for the second year running.
It’s fantastic recognition of what we work hard to do – make learning about w**e informative, accessible and, most importantly, enjoyable.
We’re very proud to be part of it.
Our success is especially pleasing because the Local W**e School network started here in Newcastle over 20 years ago. So we are the original and once again the best!
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16/06/2026

We’re delighted to be part of the Local W**e School network which has been selected as a Finalist in this year’s International W**e Challenge UK Industry Awards. We’re thrilled that our hard work and dedication to the world of w**e education has been recognised by this hugely respected organisation.

18/05/2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your w**e journey? 🍷
Our Newcastle W**e School WSET Level 2 & 3 courses now include structured online learning support from W**e With Jimmy — helping you study flexibly and prepare with confidence alongside our expert-led classroom teaching.
A stronger learning experience.�A better way to prepare.
We have a Level 2 course starting on 29th June and Level 3 on 14th September.
👉 Follow the link in bio to explore all of our upcoming WSET courses.
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15/05/2026

Big news coming 🍷
We’re about to make our WSET courses even stronger.
More support.
More confidence.
More ways to help you succeed.
Launching soon.
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15/04/2026

Argentinian Malbec owes its exceptional ripeness to the quality and intensity of UV light in the high Andes.

Malbec (aka Cot) is French in origin, you’ll find it in the Loire and in Bordeaux where plantings are on the increase in response to climate change.

Malbec makes, “the black w**es of Cahors” prized for their deep colour and body in the Middle Ages.
If you would like to try a Malbec from Cahors check out local French specialists and .cavavin and follow **e for more W**e Wednesday fun facts.

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15/04/2026

It’s World Malbec Day on Friday but did you know that...

🍷Argentinian Malbec is a modern phenomenon. Rich fruity plum and blueberry cheesecake scented crowd pleasing w**es that owe their exceptional ripeness in part to the quality and intensity of the UV light in the high Andes.

🍷Malbec (aka Cot) is French in origin, you’ll find it in the Loire and occasionally as part of a blend in Bordeaux where plantings are on the increase in response to climate change.

🍷Malbec is the grape that makes, “the black w**es of Cahors.” W**es prized for their deep colour and body. Sold in London as early as the 13th century, popular up until the 19th century and now discovering its former glories.

🍷If you would like to try a Malbec from Cahors check out local French specialists and .cavavin and follow **e for more W**e Wednesday fun facts🍷

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08/04/2026

FIVE STEPS TO BETTER W**E CHOICES...

How to choose which w**e is best for you?

1) Know your grapes. Some grapes make w**e that is very distinctive, Gewürztraminer is a good example, you either love it or hate it. Others, like Chardonnay, can make w**e in a wide range of styles. That’s something for everyone. Even the, “Anything But Chardonnay” brigade. There are around 1,400 w**e grapes in the world but you can get away with knowing only 14.

2) It’s not just what is grown but where it is grown. Climate, warm or cool, will have a major influence on how the w**e tastes.

3) The vineyard. Some sites, sheltered, well drained and with a favourable aspect towards the rising sun are prized above others for the quality of grapes that they produce.

4) What happens in the w**ery. Like a chef creating a signature dish the w**emaker can employ a number of techniques in the w**e making process to stamp his personality on the finished w**e.

5) Finally if and how the w**e has been matured. The length of time and the nature of the ageing vessel, for example European or American oak barrels, concrete tanks or trendy amphora all have a different influence on the finished w**e.

Once you begin to understand these factors and throw in a little bit of history and local culture, then you can begin to form an expectation of what each w**e might taste like and really understand why you like what you like.

In the world of w**e a little learning goes a long way (oh and by the way, it’s great fun!)

Want to learn more? Try our Saturday Introduction to W**e with Ch*****ne and two course lunch and have fun discovering the world of w**e.

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01/03/2026

01/03/2026

Newcastle’s only independent w**e fair returns. Your favourite local and specialist w**e merchants all under one roof.

Purchase your ticket in advance, collect your glass on arrival and then taste exciting and unusual w**es especially selected for the event.

Newcastle W**e Fair showcases the best of the region’s w**e offer. A fantastic opportunity for you and your friends to sample in one social afternoon up to 100 w**es from around the world.

Doors are open to the public from 12.30 and will close at 4.00. Drop in between those times for an informal walk around tasting.

Book your ticket now, numbers strictly limited and no payment on the day.

Newcastle W**e Fair
Sunday 8th March
Royal Station Hotel Newcastle

Ten merchants
16 countries
100 w**es
1 afternoon

https://www.localw**eschool.com/newcastle/newcastle-w**e-fair/

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