Wine Education Week  kicks off on Monday 9^th September with food and wine pairing launch events across the world at 6pm local time in 24 countries.  Starting with Auckland, New Zealand and ending with California, USA, we are aiming for a continuous 24-hour global food and wine tasting session.  In the UK, Wine Education Week will launch with an attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the largest-ever food and wine pairing masterclass.  The event, hosted by Olly Smith, will take place at The Kia Oval at 6pm on Monday 9^th September and is sponsored by The Wine Society.  To find out more and book tickets click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-and-wine-pairing-masterclass-with-olly-smith-to-launch-wine-education-week-tickets-60304387045.

Following the launch, Wine Education Week will roll out over the rest of the week with more than 450 free and ticketed wine events across 45 countries, each designed to take you on a wine odyssey learning from experts certified by the world-renowned Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).  Attend any one of these events worldwide to learn more about wine – from how to taste wine to how to match wine with food. The events will help everyone from enthusiastic beginners to budding connoisseurs develop their knowledge to “drink better” and maximise their enjoyment of this pleasurable and endlessly fascinating drink.

Click here to find an event near you.

About WSET

Wine Education Week is brought to you by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). WSET is the world’s largest provider of formal qualifications and courses in wines, spirits and sake. With 50 years’ experience designing and delivering education for wine professionals and enthusiasts. WSET courses and qualifications are available in over 70 countries and 15 languages.

To find out more about taking a WSET qualification and where to study visit www.wsetglobal.com

Contact wineeducationweek@wsetglobal.com