Visit a winery or take a wine tasting masterclass to enhance your wine tasting techniques. Sample a variety of wines and experience a new taste sensation with each sip. Explore French, Spanish and other famous international wines or exceptional local Sussex wine. Whether you have a new found love of wine or want to get out of a rut of always ordering the same glass, we have put together the 10 best wine tasting classes in Brighton that will help you explore the wonderful world of wine!

The Top 10 Best Wine Tasting Classes in Brighton are:

  • Online Wine Tasting Evenings
  • Private Wine Tastings
  • Authentic Sabrage Demonstration
  • Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
  • Classic Tour and Tasting
  • Sussex Charcuterie Hamper
  • Winter Vineyard Tour and Tasting
  • Tours, Tasting and Picnics
  • Private Cheese and Wine Tasting
  • 8 Week World of Wine Course

Online Wine Tasting Evenings

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Location: Live Online Class

Wanting to try new wine in the comfort of your own home? Online classes means you can explore your adventurous nature without having to get dressed up and go out. If you desire to try fresh flavours but don't want the hassle of trying to get to and from a class after you've filled your boots, this is the perfect course for you.

Taste a range of unfamiliar wines with this two hour long workshop. Choose from a selection of wine sets to be sent to your home along with tasting notes, nibble suggestions and tasting cards. While you sip, learn about the new fine wine you're tasting from an enthusiastic wine expert.

The Brighton Wine Company is committed to providing you with not only a range of unbeatable premium wines, but also with an interactive and fun atmosphere which is the perfect environment to try a new vino.

Private Wine Tastings

Location: Horsham, Brighton

Wanting to break the ice in a new office? Perhaps you want to  bring your team together with some much needed bonding time? There’s no better way to get to know new people than over a smooth glass of wine. This private wine tasting workshop is a great fit for any group event. Each private tasting is tailored to each individual occasion and can be created to fulfil whatever wine tasting experience you desire! Whether you want to get to know colleagues or simply catch up with your nearest and dearest in an interactive, tasty and entertaining activity this private experience is sure to be to your taste.

Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens provide much more outside of their private wine tasting experiences. With beautiful and tranquil gardens as well as a sculpture park to explore, Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens provides an inspiring and stunning location for socialising as well as tasting and uncovering your new favourite wine.

Authentic Sabrage Demonstration

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Location: Horsham, Brighton

Send corks flying and keep the practise of sabering champagne alive! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to wield a sword then this workshop will bring your dreams to life. Learn how to safely use a sword to open a bottle of bubbly in this authentic sabrage demonstration. Not only will you acquire expert techniques for sabering bottles of champagne, you will also learn about the mysterious and intriguing history of this striking art. This class comes with a complimentary bottle of Benguela Cove Cuvee58 for you to enjoy once you have mastered this impressive and grand skill.

Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate have a wide range of classes from learning how to pair the right cheese and wine as well as self- guided buggy tours of their immense vineyard. Not only are they passionate about wine, they take pride in their ability to enable students to learn about wine and the traditions surrounding wine in a fascinating setting.

Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

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Location: Hassocks, Brighton

It’s time to stretch your legs and enjoy some fresh air. Explore a new beautiful landscape with a stroll around the stunning 30 acre vineyard at Albourne Estate. Take a tour around the expansive vineyard and learn about the process of growing grapes for delicious wines in England. Albourne Estate in this tour will teach you about the trials and tribulations of making wine as well as their story and history of nurturing their vineyard.

Learning about the process of making wine is thirsty work! Once you have finished your tour it is then time to taste four wines paired with local cheeses.

If you can’t get enough of their delightful location and wine, they offer a series of walk-in wine tastings and supper club events as well as a wine club subscription option to satisfy your wine cravings.

Classic Tour and Tasting

Location: Ditchling Common, Brighton

If you love the charming South Downs, then this scenic vineyard tour is sure to fulfil your yearning for the great outdoors. Gain knowledge and insight into how award winning wines are made with a tour of Ridgeview’s Vineyard. Not only will you get to take a tour of the vineyard but you will also get to see their winery and cellars. After taking in the picturesque sights and information about how the vineyard works, you are then welcomed to taste the vineyard’s renowned, award winning sparkling wines.

With a range of wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, Ridgeview has been providing exceptional, world-class wines for more than 25 years and are proud to create a memorable experience with each sip.

Sussex Charcuterie Hamper

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Location: Haywards Heath

Craving some Charcuterie? For those who love cured meat, this hamper assembled by Bolney Wine Estate is sure to treat your tummy as well as your taste buds! Bolney Wine Estate understands that cheese is not everyone. That’s why they have a range of hampers with different selections of wines and nibbles, so everyone has the opportunity to discover and learn which wine and snack pairing is their favourite. In this hamper, explore a range of cured meats including salami, bresaola as well as gourmet cracker thins and chutney. Not only will you get to devour these delicious nibbles, you will also receive a bottle of red and sparkling wine which complements these nibbles perfectly!

Bolney Wine Estate is one of the oldest vineyards in England and is enthusiastic about helping wine lovers discover the finest beverages and food as well as teaching them how to create these excellent taste experiences for themselves!

Winter Vineyard Tour and Tasting

Location: Alfriston, Brighton

Rathfinny invites you to a wine tasting experience like no other! In this wine tasting, you will learn about the history of Rathfinny and their process of making sparkling wine as well as the opportunity to taste the fruits of their labour. Become enlightened to the life and job of a winemaker after you have had a guided tour of the magnificent vines. Enjoy an exclusive visit to the captivating bottle building during your tour before you enjoy tasting their delicious Sussex wines.

Rathfinny are on a mission to produce world-class sparkling wines to be enjoyed by all lovers of wine. Their farm and vineyard is very connected to the spirit of the South Downs, Rathfinny are committed to giving back and contributing to the calming and tranquil landscape that they share.

Tours, Tasting and Picnics

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Location: Heathfield

Take a relaxed and open tour of the stunning vineyard at Beacon Down. Questions are encouraged in this tour as the warm and friendly staff at Beacon Down want to make sure you get as much out of the tour as possible! Taste the rich and flavoursome wine that is produced in the vineyard once you have got to grips with how the vineyard works. After the tour and tasting you are welcome to wander around the grounds and even enjoy a picnic, either a purchased picnic put together by the taste sensation experts at Beacon Down or one you have brought from home.

Beacon Down have worked hard to transform their environment into a beautiful and impressive vineyard from the sheep grazing and hay production setting that it used to be! After their hard labour producing such a delightful environment, they are passionate about sharing this space with wine enthusiasts and those interested in the mechanics of the vineyard.

Private Cheese and Wine Tasting

Location: North Laine, Brighton

There is no better combination than cheese and wine! This heavenly combination really is the ultimate pairing. Although eating and drinking cheese and wine is always satisfactory, learning which cheese compliments which wine specifically is sure to create an astonishing taste experience.

The advantage of private tasting workshops is that you get the complete attention of your teacher and can really build your cheese and wine pairing knowledge. This private cheese and wine tasting will open your mind and treat your taste buds to the best cheese and wine matches out there.

This private cheese and wine tasting will introduce a specific cheese to have with each wine, as well as some information on the production of the cheese and wine. Enjoy a range of other nibbles while you receive expert guidance on the best cheese and wine combinations.

Ten Green Bottles are passionate about delivering a wide range of exceptional wines, nibbles and snacks for those who are longing for an incredible taste experience. Not only do they provide informative cheese and wine tasting experiences, they also have a friendly wine bar and shop serving premium wine and food.

8 Week World of Wine Course

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Location: The Lanes, Brighton

Are you interested in tasting wine from around the world? Taste wines from Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, New Zealand, Chile and many more! This 8 week course gives you the opportunity to try a wide range of red, white, rose and sparkling wines from 12 countries. If you are a beginner in your wine journey, this course will teach wine tasting techniques and help you find wine that you like as well as help you understand why you like that wine. The days of looking at a wne menu with no idea how to decipher which one is for you will be a thing of the past once you have completed this course! This atmospheric, social, fun and relaxed informative course, is the perfect place to open yourself up to the world of wine.

Sussex Wine School are eager to teach those who are a fan of wine about the dynamic tastes and flavours various bottle of vino have to offer. As well as having wine tasting workshops, they also host a number of wine and chocolate or wine and cheese tastings alongside more focused private tasting experiences.

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Whether you want to experience trying new full bodied, dry or sweet wines, there is a range of wine tasting classes in Brighton that encourage you to taste their range of red, white, rose and sparkling wines. Fancy something sweeter? Explore dessert wines or enjoy a chocolate and wine tasting workshop. Whether you're already familiar with wine and want to find something new or you have recently discovered your love for vino, wine tasting classes are sure to help build your tasting skills and understanding of how each irresistible bottle is made.

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