WSET

WSET WSET. Global Drinks Education. Since 1969, building knowledge, confidence and curiosity for professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

WSET is the worlds largest provider of courses and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake. Our courses are available in 15 languages through a network of 800+ course providers in over 70 countries. We are proud to be an educational charity and awarding body, regulated by Ofqual.

Happy Port W**e Day! 🍷From centuries-old trade routes and a place in British drinking culture to the sun-baked vineyards...
10/09/2026

Happy Port W**e Day! 🍷

From centuries-old trade routes and a place in British drinking culture to the sun-baked vineyards of Portugal's Douro Valley, Port has a fascinating story to tell. Discover how this iconic fortified w**e came to be, how it's made and what sets styles like Ruby, Tawny, Vintage and White Port apart.

Whether you're new to Port or looking to deepen your knowledge, our article on the history of port, written by Henry Jeffreys, is a great read!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gM2kbG

**eDay **e

It's that time of the month where we look back at some of the recent articles we've published on the WSET website, just ...
09/09/2026

It's that time of the month where we look back at some of the recent articles we've published on the WSET website, just incase you missed any! You can read all of these and more on our website.

Over the last month...

✈️ We travelled to Rias Biaxas and beyond with educator Julia Lambeth DipWSET, as she explored a deeper side to the well-loved Albariño grape: https://bit.ly/4ikNWZ9

🍶 Looked at sparkling sake, its different styles and how it's produced: https://bit.ly/4xLGZoF

🍋 And Jacopo Mazzeo took a deeper look at what botanicals actually mean when it comes to gin: https://bit.ly/4gJ5tJh

🍋‍🟩 The team at Almave showed us how they're engineering non-alcoholic spirits without compromising on taste: https://bit.ly/4hm44aL

🥃 And writer Mike Gibson explored ABV in wh**ky: https://bit.ly/46bW9HR

🍻On the b**r front, b**r writer and expert Ryan Guererri introduced us to side-pull taps: https://bit.ly/4hhZnj4

🍺And we looked at the role that rice plays in some b**rs: https://bit.ly/4r7AoTc

If there's any topics you'd love us to cover over coming months, let us know in the comments!

08/09/2026

It’s been grape harvest season across many w**e regions lately, but it’s also been hops harvest season too!

After harvesting, hop cones are quickly separated, dried, cooled and packaged to lock in flavor and aroma before brewing.

**r

03/09/2026

Before rum, comes sugarcane

31/08/2026

A very hands-on punch-down at 🍇

This whole-berry ferment is being worked by hand twice a day. Partly to break up the cap, but also to feel for cooler spots in the ferment and mix them into the warmer, more active areas.

Fermentation can be surprisingly uneven, so this is a pretty direct way of checking what’s actually happening in the barrel.

🎥

**emaking **eeducation

30/08/2026

Harvest after dark 🌙🍇

Picking grapes at night or in the very early morning means growers can bring fruit in while temperatures are cooler. That can help keep the grapes cool on their journey to the w**ery and reduce the risk of oxidation or unwanted microbial activity before processing.

And when harvest is underway, speed matters. This picker is absolutely flying through those bunches. 👀

🎥 Original video:

**eharvest **eeducation

We're super excited to have two awesome b**r & food pairing events lined up for Autumn, with industry experts joining ou...
27/08/2026

We're super excited to have two awesome b**r & food pairing events lined up for Autumn, with industry experts joining our tasting panels to give insights on tasting and pairing.

On 15th October, discover the art of pairing b**r with chocolate, exploring how different b**r styles can enhance rich and decadent chocolate flavours.

🍺🍫 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3STxYuy

Then, on 4th November, dive into the world of b**r and cheese pairings, where you'll learn how to create perfect matches that bring out the best in both.

🍻🧀Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3StHiFp

Whether you're a b**r enthusiast or simply love great food, these sessions aren't to be missed. Sign up now on our website.

**r **rtasting **rlover

From career-defining moments to lessons learned along the way, every journey in drinks has a story.Join Felice Capasso, ...
25/08/2026

From career-defining moments to lessons learned along the way, every journey in drinks has a story.

Join Felice Capasso, Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 and a WSET Spirits Educator, for an honest conversation about his career, the people who inspired him and what the future holds for the drinks industry.

📅 22 September 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4gtbTL5

22/08/2026

More than a decade later, the WSET Diploma notes are still going strong. 📚🍷

Hundreds (maybe thousands?) of handwritten notes, sketches and plenty of w**e knowledge from Martin Spilens’ studies at .oesterreich

Current Diploma students: how are your notebooks looking? 👀

🎥

**eeducation

Address

39-45 Bermondsey Street
London
SE13XF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WSET posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to WSET:

Shortcuts

Share