Spit Wine and Spirit School creates a relaxed, straight
talking environment where you can learn about wine
and spirits in the comfort of the private
dining rooms at the Plough Harborne.
We offer level one and two WSET courses along with
tasting events, whisky nights and other short courses.
Who is the WSET?
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was founded in 1969
to provide high quality education and training in wines and spirits.
Since then, the WSET has grown into the foremost international
body in the field of wines and spirits education, with a suite
of sought-after qualifications.
to provide high quality education and training in wines and spirits.
Since then, the WSET has grown into the foremost international
body in the field of wines and spirits education, with a suite
of sought-after qualifications.
WSET LEVEL 1
This course is a good starting point for the exploration of wine styles.
No prior knowledge is required as the course is designed to introduce
wines in an interactive, structured and concise manner.
This course will suit a novice wine enthusiast or those wishing to start
their career in the wine or hospitality business.
WSET LEVEL 2
The course covers the major grape varieties, regions of the world,
food and wine pairing, sparkling wines, fortified wines and the
major spirits. You will not need any formal qualification, just
an enthusiasm for the subject and willingness to learn.
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to wine
or spirits in an informative and structured manner. It is suitable
for both the enthusiast and those looking to enter or already
working in the wine and hospitality business requiring a good
level of product knowledge.
No prior knowledge is required as the course is designed to introduce
wines in an interactive, structured and concise manner.
This course will suit a novice wine enthusiast or those wishing to start
their career in the wine or hospitality business.
WSET LEVEL 2
food and wine pairing, sparkling wines, fortified wines and the
major spirits. You will not need any formal qualification, just
an enthusiasm for the subject and willingness to learn.
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to wine
or spirits in an informative and structured manner. It is suitable
for both the enthusiast and those looking to enter or already
working in the wine and hospitality business requiring a good
level of product knowledge.
Christmas Gin Tasting
7pm – 9pm
£25 (+booking fee) (booking through designmynight.com)
Which Gins are the perfect gifts to buy this December and what will you be enjoying on Christmas Day. Offering a tasting of 4 seasonally inspired Gins matched with boutique Tonics and garnishes plus a mini winter warmer Ginspired cocktail.
A Whisky Winter :: Cheese & Whisky With Gordon & MacPhail
7.30pm – 8.30pm
£35 (+booking fee) (booking through eventbrite.co.uk)
The Birmingham Whisky Club and Gordon & MacPhail would like to invite you to to join them at The Plough on Wednesday December 6th for a special cheese and whisky matching, as part of the club’s ‘A Whisky Winter’ celebration. Learn about these delicious whiskies, enjoy a selection of cheeses (as chosen by Anderson & Hill) and taste through a selection of delectable independent bottlings.
Learn more about these whisky icons with their brand ambassador Luke Todd-Wood and taste through a delectable selection of different whiskies.
Line Up To Be Confirmed…
Tickets are just £35 (£30 for members of The Birmingham Whisky Club) to taste through five fantastic cheeses, matched with five drams of whisky.
Dummies guide to Christmas drinks
7pm – 9pm
£25
Take a trip through the Christmas drinks cabinet and see what festive nips people have been enjoying past and present. Get some tips on what you should be drinking this Christmas and learn the secrets of making a perfect Mulled wine. Hosted by spit wine school’s James Thewlis.
Burns Night Glenfiddich whisky supper
7.30pm – 9.30pm
£40
The Plough Harborne and Glenfiddich whisky would like to invite you to join them for a night of feasting and drams to celebrate Burns’ Night 2018
Enjoy a delicious 4 course Scottish feast matched with five drams from the Glenfiddich whisky range, you will be guided through the tasting by a host from the Glenfiddich distillery while you are served 4 delicious courses in the Plough’s beautiful private dining room
Menu
– Wild mushroom, bacon & barley broth, served with rustic bread
– Smoked haddock, mustard & corn hash, served with a poached egg
– Haggis & clapshot pie with creamed leeks & whisky sauce
– Marmalade & whisky bread and butter pudding served with custard
Vegetarian options are also available.
All courses will take place in the private rooms
Big Reds, No Sore heads! Fruit, spice and all things nice
7pm – 9pm
£25
This is a great opportunity to discover some great red wines from around the world. From France to Australia, Enjoy old world classics and new world discoveries.
Wine Punks ! A night of Natural Wines embracing anarchy in the vineyards
7pm – 9pm
£25
We will be welcoming our friend Sam Olive from Wine Freedom to present a selection or natural wines from some of the most progressive wine producers from around the world. Open your mind and enjoy a different side of the wine world. Expect funky, fresh and fun.
One tequila, Two tequila, Three tequila, Floor. A master class in Tequila and Mescal
7pm – 9pm
£20
Spit wine school will be welcoming back Tom Bartram, who will guide you through a tasting of some of his favorite mescals and tequila. He will share his wealth of knowledge and introduce you to the finer side of this often misinterpreted spirit.
Too cool for school. The love of cool climate varietals’ is possibly the most fanatical of all wine adoration.
7pm – 9pm
£25
We will would guide you through a tasting of the verities that thrive in the cooler climates of the globe, think crisp Tasmanian chardonnay, earthy Oregon pinot noir and zippy Austrian Riesling.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Orange Wine (But Were Afraid To Ask)
7pm – 9pm
£25
We look forward to welcoming our good friend Sam Olive from Wine Freedom, who will be sharing his expertise on the fascinating subject of orange wines. You’ll get to taste a range of orange wines from around the wine making world, and for the record, orange wine is not made from oranges.
Dummies Guide to Summer Drinks and Supermarket Wines
7pm – 9pm
£25
It’s that time of year again when you need to sharpen up your cocktail making skills for those garden parties and BBQ’’s. We’ll give you a master class in some classics, some tips on what wine to be drinking this summer and keep you entertained with plenty of drinks to try.
When in Rhone
7pm – 9pm
£25
With rich reds and full-bodied whites, over 30 appellations, iconic grape varieties and a rich history, the Rhone is often thought of as a sommeliers dream. We will share our love and knowledge of the area and taste some of the iconic wines as well as introduce you to some of the lesser know gems.
£25.00 Buy
Lost in Translation
7.30pm – 9pm
£17
We are so excited to welcome back our good friend and whisky expert Stef Holt for an evening of Asian whisky,
Steff will be guiding you round the region and you’ll be tasting some superb whiskies from Japan, India and Taiwan.
£17.00 Buy
Rare Grapes
7pm – 9pm
£25
With over 10,000 grape varieties used for vinification, lets put the Cab Sav and the ‘Chardy’ down and go on an adventure. We will be showing you some of the most obscure and interesting wines from all over the world, throwing out the rule book and challenging everything you think you know about the humble wine making grape.
£25.00 Buy
WSET Level One
To book please
call 0121 427 3678
or email us at
info@spitwineschool.co.uk
Please contact us for more information.
The Plough Harborne I 21 High Street I Birmingham I West Midlands I B17 9NT