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.
Nikka whisky food pairing
7.30pm – 9.30pm
£40 (+booking fee) (booking through eventbrite.co.uk)
Join Stef Holt for an amazing evening of food pairing and whisky tasting, delving into the complex flavours of the Nikka whisky range
Back once again with The Gintleman Master
7pm – 9.30pm
£30 (+booking fee) (booking through eventbrite.co.uk)
The Gintleman is back to introduce 4 new Gins and boutique tonics complemented with 3 Ginspired canapés cocktails. Expect lots of fun gin facts whilst creating 4 bespoke G&Ts whilst rating your gins like a speed date! By the end of the evening you’ll have a greater confidence of the category – as well as a smile on your face!
New Zealand Wine Master Class
7pm – 9pm
£25
Learn about the story of twelve dedicated New Zealand wine producers, tightly bound by a common love for the craft of fine wine growing. There are just twelve in this unique family of families, and that’s all there’ll ever be.
We’re “The Family of Twelve”, New Zealand’s Wine Family.
All courses will take place in the private rooms
24th April
WSET Level One
9am – 4 pm
£130 (Includes lunch)
Cheese and whisky pairing
7.30pm – 9.30pm
£30 (+booking fee) (booking through eventbrite.co.uk)
We are teaming up with The Birmingham Whisky Club and Glenfarclas for an evening of cheese and whisky matching, Learn about these delicious whiskies, try some fantastic cheeses and taste through a selection of delectable drams.
A taste of ‘real wine”
7pm – 9pm
£25
Real wine month is an exciting and innovative promotion of organic, biodynamic and natural wines made by artisan growers and winemakers that runs throughout May. To help celebrate, Spit wine school is welcoming Sam Olive from Wine Freedom to present and take us on a journey of some of his favourite ‘Real Wines’.
Whisky brunch
11am – 13pm
£30 (+booking fee) (booking through eventbrite.co.uk)
We are teaming up with The Birmingham Whisky Club and Glenfarclas for an evening of cheese and whisky matching, Learn about these delicious whiskies, try some fantastic cheeses and taste through a selection of delectable drams.
Dummies Guide to Summer Drinks
7pm – 9pm
£25
Following the success of our ‘dummies guide to Christmas drinks we thought what better way to start the summer than with a guide to the best drinks to enjoy in the sun. Spit wine school’s James Thewlis will show you how to create some classic cocktails, mixed drinks whilst giving you the opportunity to taste some wines perfect for warmer months. Book now for this hands on and informative evening.
Rum Master Class and Tasting
7pm – 9pm
£17
Join us for a night of rum tasting hosted by our friends at Specialty Drinks. A night of indulgence and a lesson in all things rum, Tom Bartram will share his knowledge and love for this luscious and exotic spirit.
£17.00 Buy
Back Once Again with The Gintleman Master
7pm – 9pm
£25 (+booking fee) (booking through eventbrite.co.uk)
Enjoy a 2 hour masterclass discovering The Wonderful World of Gin, past, present and future. Exploring 4 Gins and Tonic combinations and 3 mini Ginspired cocktail creations to show off the diversity of the spirit whlist discovering more about the category, the perfect gift for any gin fan
South African Wine Tasting
7pm – 9pm
£25
Let us take you on a trip around the wine regions of South Africa, a country that produces some of the great wines of the new world, where local and international grape varieties flourish.
£25.00 Buy
Introduction to North American Wines
7pm – 9pm
£25
Over recent years North American wine have become so much more than just Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. With most states in America now producing wine and a huge rise in quality from Canadian provinces such as British Columbia and Ontario. We’ll be tasting Pinot Noir from Oregon, Riesling from Niagara and of course there will be a drop of canadian Ice wine on show too.
Hosted by James Thewlis.
£25.00 Buy
14th August
WSET Level One
9am – 4 pm
£130 (Includes lunch)
£130.00 Buy
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