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Based in Central London, we hold our acclaimed Sommelier course once a year. We create a relaxed and informal atmosphere, where we offer you a complete journey in wine making, wine tasting, beers, spirits, sake and tea, culminating with wine and food pairing tuition. This is all designed for passionate wine professionals, seeking to advance in their careers, or those simply wishing to deepen their knowledge and enjoyment of wine. CHECK OUT OUR NEW COURSE FORMAT

But it doesn't stop there! Once you have graduated with our internationally recognised diploma, we take great pride in finding employment opportunities for our students, providing the perfect platform for fast-track career progression, with our continued support throughout.

Gold Awards 2025: A Celebration of Excellence in Wine and Hospitality

The highly anticipated Gold Awards Ceremony took place on Monday, 3rd February, bringing together key figures from the wine and hospitality industries for an unforgettable day of recognition, celebration, tasting, and education.

he Gold Awards celebrate excellence across the entire spectrum of the wine trade, acknowledging not only sommeliers, with the categories of Career, Head Sommelier, Sommelier and Young Sommelier, but also Wine Buyers, Sales Representatives, Brand Ambassadors, Restaurateurs, and wine Journalists. Additionally, the event highlighted outstanding wine lists across various establishments, showcasing the importance of the talent behind them.

Professionals from prestigious restaurants such as The Ritz, The Savoy, The Dorchester, London Edition, Hide, 67 Pall Mall, and The Fat Duck, and many others as well as leading retailers like Hedonism, Oeno, Berry Bros. & Rudd, and famous wine bars like 10 Cases and Noble Rot were recognised by the industry for their exceptional service and professionalism.

Ahead of the awards ceremony, guests participated in a walkaround tasting featuring an impressive selection of wines from leading producers and importers, generously supported by our sponsors.

Three expert-led masterclasses took place throughout the day, offering deep insights into iconic wine regions and grape varieties. Adding to the significance of the event, the 2023/24 sommelier course students were awarded their diplomas and tastevins, marking an important milestone in their professional journeys.

The success of this year’s Gold Awards reaffirms the importance of recognising the talent and passion behind the wine industry. We extend our gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and attendees for making the event a resounding success.

Staff Wanted, a documentary directed, filmed and edited by Federica Zanghirella, UK Sommelier Association VP, sheds light on an important issue: the pressing challenge of staff shortage in the UK hospitality industry.

Prestigious achievement for our Vice President Federica Zanghirella! She was awarded as the most influential woman in the global wine and spirits industry in 2022 in the social media category by the Women in Wine and Spirits Award.

Our best feedback is the happiness of our students when they receive their well deserved Sommelier diploma!