Shropshire Wine School

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We are independent wine educators offering wine tasting events from informal to professional training No experience required.

We are an independent wine education company offering wine tastings and courses in Shrewsbury. We are not tied to any wine merchant or retailer and offer impartial advice, tasting only wines that we believe are good examples of their type. We believe that learning about wine should be enjoyable and relaxed, so our tastings are set in a friendly and informal environment. Our mission is to provide w

ine tasting for everyone in Shropshire. As we do not sell wine we can advise where to buy the best wines locally and at the best prices

20/08/2026

It’s nearly time to go back to school in September - wine school! Imagine sitting with one of your favourite glasses of wine, learning a little about where the wine comes from and what makes it different, surrounded by like-minded people? I don’t remember school being like this!

During the “autumn term” we have a variety of events to suit everyone from novice to seasoned wine buff.

🍷Introduction to Wine - it does exactly what it says on the tin. A great place to start.
🍷Cheese and Wine - very similar but with six lovely cheeses expertly paired with the wine
🍷Charcuterie and Wine - as above but with some nice meaty snacks instead of Cheese
🍷Evenings dedicated to the wines of:
France 🇫🇷
Italy 🇮🇹
Spain 🇪🇸
Australia 🇦🇺
New Zealand 🇳🇿
Chile 🇨🇱
Argentina 🇦🇷
South Africa 🇿🇦
USA 🇺🇸

🍷Plus many more including our ever-popular Sherry and Port events. For this year we have launched a spectacular pre-Christmas food & Wine experience on the Friday before Christmas too!
🍷 if a more structured course is more your thing we also have the world-leading WSET courses up to Level 3 too (that really is back to school!)

Whatever event floats your boat, head over to our website (link in bio) for more information. Rest assured the atmosphere is informal and fun and you get to meet like-minded people.

Why not bring a friend? In fact if you “refer a friend” (details on website) you can both save some money too!

On the subject of money, are offering £100 towards the event of your choice in our brilliant back to school competition - don’t forget to check it out for your chance to win!

19/08/2026

Great to see so many people at our recent Albariño tasting. We were much obliged to for sponsorship of the event.

6 lovely Albariño wines from Galicia, the “green” part of Spain, as we explored the climate, geography and other wine-related information behind one of the most fashionable white grape varieties at the moment.

Amongst our regular events, we have another special sponsored masterclass on 13 November, where we will be looking at Old Vines from Italy.

Link in bio.

15/08/2026

Travelling to Aberystwyth to present Kat with her WSET LEVEL 3 lapel pin. Well done Kat!

06/08/2026

Ready to take your wine knowledge to the next level? 🍷

✨If you’ve already completed Level 1 or just want to dive deeper into the world’s major wine regions, our WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect next step.

Join us at Shropshire Wine School for this fantastic course, running across 3 consecutive Sundays starting on 13th September! 🗓️

Over three relaxed but structured Sunday sessions, we will:

🍷Deep dive into 40 different wines from around the globe.

🍷Explore how environmental factors and grape growing impact what's in your glass.

🍷Decode wine labels from the world's most famous regions.

🍷Master the professional WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).

Whether you're looking to advance your hospitality career or simply want to become the ultimate wine expert among your friends, this is the course for you.

Spaces are strictly limited to keep our tasting tables small and interactive, so don't miss out!

👉 Tap the link in our bio to view the full schedule and secure your place.

05/08/2026

Clear your diary for Sunday 6th September—your wine journey starts here in Shropshire! 🍷

Whether you work in our local hospitality scene or just want to feel confident ordering at your favourite Shrewsbury bistro, our upcoming WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect first step.

Join us at Shropshire Wine School for a fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly day.

What we will cover together:

🍷Taste and explore main styles of wine.

🍷Learn common grapes and their flavours.

🍷Master the secrets of food and wine pairing.

🍷Store and serve wine like a pro.

No prior knowledge or snobbery allowed—just a passion to learn and enjoy!

Space is limited for this date, so don't wait too long.

👉 Tap the link in our bio to grab your seat for Sunday 6th September.

26/06/2026

Thanks to Australian Wine and New Zealand Wine for a superb masterclass and tasting event on Monday in Birmingham.

Presented by MWs .symington and we got an in-depth presentation of the history of both wine-producing countries and a very much up to date report on where they are today. Some fabulous wines were tasted and although it’s unfair to single any out for me the Dogpoint Sauvignon Blanc was textbook how Marlborough SB should be and (arguably) “the greatest Chardonnay in the world” Leuwin’s amazing Art Point.

Alongside the 10 wines in the masterclass were another 60 in the “free pour” tasting covering all the classic styles from these two major wine producing countries.

I’m not usually a big fan of the “pet nat” style but was blown away with how good Greystone Wines “pet nat” Pnot Noir/Riesling from Canterbury was. Chapeau!

Also attending was Jake from and it was good to catch up with him and talk about all things .

14/06/2026

Some students relaxing after the exam. Always the best part of the course.

Well done to everyone for completing the course. Challenging but very worthwhile.

26/05/2026

Wine-tasting in the beautiful English countryside, what a lovely way for a group of hens to celebrate their friend’s forthcoming wedding.

The weather was great so this wine tasting was held in the garden. The theme was “blind wine bluff”, wines poured with labels covered and two different descriptions offered.

in teams you’re invited to decide which is correct.

Great fun and not as hard as you might think!

Wines tasted were

Cremant de Bourgogne rosé 🇫🇷
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 🇳🇿
Australian Riesling 🇦🇺
Argentinian Torrontes 🇦🇷
South African Chardonnay 🇿🇦
Tavel AC (rosé) 🇫🇷
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC (red) 🇮🇹
Jumilla DO (red) 🇪🇸

Everyone had a great time and the venue - couldn’t have been a better spot.

Want to make your special occasion even more special? Drop us a line and we can design something custom made for any occasion -hen/birthday party, family get together, sports/social club or corporate event.

Link in bio.

22/05/2026

Our next WSET Level 2 starts in September.

Building on our existing record of success delivering courses here in Shropshire, we are delighted to announce our collaboration with which will further enhance the student experience.

In addition to 16 hours of classroom sessions led by a WSET certified educator, tasting over 40 wines, the new enhanced course adds in on-line access to 34 videos, 750 flashcards, 350 multiple choice practice questions and 4 full mock exams.

Take the next step in your wine journey with Shropshire Local Wine School.

Link in bio 👉

21/05/2026

Ready to take the next step in your wine journey? 🍷
Our@wsetglobal Level 2 & 3 courses now include structured online learning support from — helping you study flexibly and prepare with confidence alongside our expert-led classroom teaching.
A stronger learning experience. A better way to prepare.

Join us in Shrewsbury on 13 September for WSET Level 2 or 8 November for WEST Level 3 or follow the link in the bio 👉.

Address

Wyle Cop
Shrewsbury
SY11UY

Telephone

01743 624021

Website

https://www.localwineschool.com/shropshire/

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