{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-wild-wines-with-mike-knowlden-perennial-wine-at-coes-farm","title":"An Introduction to Wild Wines with Mike Knowlden, Perennial Wine at Coes Farm 19th July","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis summer, we’re taking our signature course to Coes Farm, nestled in the beautiful Sussex countryside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a warm welcome from the Coes team, we’ll explore the vineyard to see organic viticulture in action and spend the morning delving into the history and practice of organic, biodynamic, and regenerative viticulture. Next, we’ll uncover the choices a winemaker makes as grapes journey from vineyard to glass, and discuss how these decisions shape the finished wine. If the weather allows, we’ll enjoy lunch outside before returning to the classroom to reflect on the future of wine. Amid climate challenges, changing drinking habits, and a globalised world, we’ll imagine where wine is headed and create a mini zine with our thoughts. Before heading home, we’ll enjoy cheese and charcuterie boards alongside a final glass of wine, hopefully in the sunshine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWhat does the course cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic and Biodynamic Viticulture \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways wanted to know what happens in the vineyards of organic wineries? And how does a winemaker have to do to become certifiably organic? From lunar cycles to the special alchemy of plants and manure, discover how biodynamic, and organic farmers navigate the fascinating world of sustainable viticulture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Natural Wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe best winemakers will tell you that wine is made in the vineyard rather than the winery. They believe it's the job of the winemaker to guide grapes gently through to a wine, allowing them to express a sense of place. But what choices do winemakers have to make and how do these choices affect the finished wine? We explore these questions and more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Future of Wine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow is climate change affecting where wine can be made and the way it tastes? Thinking beyond the vineyard and winery, how does the wine we drink influence and affect the environment? How do we move beyond the traditional high carbon shipping methods and heavy glass bottles. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eWho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003es it for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis course is for anyone who would like to learn more about sustainable methods of viticulture. We recommend having a basic level of wine knowledge (WSET Level 1 or equivalent)\u003cspan\u003e, but it'll be interesting and fun for the seasoned expert too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course can be booked as an add on to our WSET Level 1 or 2 courses for a combined price, please drop us an email for details to hello@wildwineschool.co.uk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhere is the course held?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are delighted to be hosting this course at Coes Farm, nestled in the tranquil Sussex countryside. With its beautiful vineyard and natural surroundings, the farm provides a unique and inspiring setting for the course. We’ll spend time outdoors whenever possible, so please bring sensible shoes and be prepared for changeable weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003ePrice includes tea, coffee, light lunch, and an afternoon snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003eCoe's Farm is located five minutes from \u003cspan\u003eCrowborough station, and with advance notice they're able to assist with collecting guests from here.  Other train stations nearby are Buxted (15 mins) Tunbridge Wells (25 mins) or Uckfield (20 mins), with taxis available from any of these stations to the venue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003eCoe's Farm have beautiful accomodation available onsite, so if you'd like to extend your stay after the course there are some lovely options. See more about their accomodation here: \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.coesfarm.co.uk\/properties\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1777628550339000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1FTaiHKCETw2JS54eer9B-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coesfarm.co.uk\/properties\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.\u003cspan\u003ecoesfarm\u003c\/span\u003e.co.\u003cwbr\u003euk\/properties\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Mike Knowlden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s3\"\u003eMike is a wine educator who shares Wild Wine School's fervour for sustainability in wine. He holds wine events under the banner \u003ca href=\"www.perennialwine.com\"\u003ePerennial W\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"perennial wine\" href=\"www.perennialwine.com\"\u003eine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"www.perennialwine.com\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 \u0026amp; Shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn TBC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat our students say about this course...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Excellent course with relevant and engaging information. Debbie clearly knows what she's talking about. I loved the passion and enthusiasm for natural\/bio wines and sustainability\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonny Much, General Manager at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prawnonthelawn.com\/restaurant\/padstow\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePOTL Padstow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A really interesting and engaging course that really made me think about the environmental impact of wine as well as educating me on the fascinating details of biodynamic viticulture. Thank you Debbie\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKayley , FOH at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.newyardrestaurant.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Yard Restaurant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Wine School","offers":[{"title":"TBC","offer_id":56647720272252,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1626\/6953\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-11-16_at_14.46.11_e8f64a33-fda3-46cd-895c-08a199cc1bce_1080x.jpg-2.webp?v=1776453983","url":"https:\/\/wildwineschool.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-wild-wines-with-mike-knowlden-perennial-wine-at-coes-farm","provider":"Wild Wine School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}