WSET Level One Award in Wines with Mike Knowlden, Perennial Wine at Vining Street Wine Club, Brixton

We are delighted to be hosting courses in London and the South-East with Perennial Wine.

Learn how to tell a shiraz from a merlot and a Chablis from a Sancerre with this one day beginner level introduction to wine. Together we’ll use our senses to explore the main types and styles of wine, and if the weather permits, we’ll step outside to learn in the inspiring setting of outdoor classroom.  

What you’ll learn

The main types and styles of wine

Common wine grapes and their characteristics

How to store and serve wine

The principles of food and wine pairing

How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Who’s it for?

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to start learning about wine, either for personal interest or for those embarking on a career in wine or hospitality. No prior knowledge is required.

Where is the course held?

Vining Street Wine Club in Brixton brings the Wine Club vibes to a new area of South London. Starting as a WhatsApp group for wine enthusiasts, Wine Club has since grown into a company comprising two bars (Crystal Palace Wine Club and Brixton's Vining Street Wine Club), a tasting events business, the annual South London Wine Fair, and an import and wholesale operation. Our slogan - wine without the bullsh*t - represents our ethos of making wine fun, approachable and of course delicious. The space also features a secret wine garden, with regular tastings and other events.

About Mike Knowlden

Mike is a wine educator who shares Wild Wine School's fervour for sustainability in wine. He holds wine events under the banner Perennial Wine, for both the industry and consumers. Mike has the Diploma in Wine from WSET, alongside a varied background front and back of house as co-founder of Blanch & Shock.

2026

8th February 2026 

Price includes tea, coffee and a light lunch each day.

Full day course  10.30-5.30pm

For more detailed information on what the course covers please see the specification here.

*Please note a booking form must be completed 14 days prior to course.