Wine, Dine & Unwind - WSET course & stay
THE PIG-at Combe | Wednesday 5 February 2025THE PIG’s 24 hr hands-on introduction into the world of wine, over in Devon! The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is perfect for those wanting a beginner-level introduction into the world of wine.
From £200 per person
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Wine brings people together – it’s the perfect blend!
We believe that wine and food are all about sharing good times with family and friends, cracking open a bottle and settling into an evening together; wine is very much at the heart of THE PIG experience!
Our passionate and knowledgeable sommeliers love nothing more than talking about wine all night to anyone who will listen…
…which is why we’ve decided to pair the perfect stay with a course all about wine!
See, sniff, sip and savour….
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is perfect for those wanting a beginner-level introduction into the world of wine. With the expert guidance of our resident wine guru, Luke Harbor, you’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Best of all, it’s a small, intimate group, so you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, share laughs, and bond with fellow wine lovers as you learn together over some good bottles of wine!
When, where, how much?
When?
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Where?
The Cellar, at THE PIG-at Combe, Devon
How much?
For the day...
£200 per person - including the full day’s programme, kicking off at 9:30am, as well as fizz and piggy bits in the cellar.
Fancy staying the night?
£750 for two people sharing in a Comfy Luxe room, or £500 for one person in a Comfy Luxe room.
Fancy staying the night before as well?
If you want to go the whole hog and tag on an extra night before, you can stay for £250 for your room. Please get in touch with us at reservations@thepighotel.com to book any additional nights.
If you would like to discuss any additional support or adjustments you might need in order to take part, please contact us.
What to expect?
Arrive at 9:30am at THE PIG-at Combe where you’ll meet Luke and your fellow wine enthusiasts for tea, coffee and fresh pastries in the Georgian Kitchen. Here you’ll dive into the essentials of wine-tasting, learning how to see, sniff, sip and savour a variety of wines.
After you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll tuck into a sharing feast of fresh garden pickings before continuing your wine education through the afternoon. Over lunch you can also start checking into your rooms if you wish! The course finishes with a short exam to make sure you’ve absorbed the essentials before coming together for a celebratory glass of fizz and Piggy Bits in the Wine Cellar.
The rest of the evening can be spent at your leisure enjoying a 3-course dinner from our 25 mile menu before collapsing into a bed so comfy you won’t want to leave!
Wake up in the morning to a full, hearty PIG breakfast in the restaurant where you can dig into our PIG grazing breakfast tables, pick something hot (or tuck into both!)
Take a look at the full WSET Level 1 course specification here!
What's included?
- All WSET Level 1 course materials, wine tastings, exam and certification. Take a look at the full course specification here.
- Tea, coffee and fresh pastries on arrival
- Buffet lunch
- Pre-dinner fizz and Piggy Bits
- Three-course dinner from the 25 mile menu
- 20% off the wine list at dinner
- Overnight stay in a Comfy Luxe room
- Breakfast
Meet the expert
A Devon local, and THE PIG’s Group Beverage Director, Luke’s thirst for knowledge (yes, pardon the pun!), has seen him gain many wine and spirits qualifications over the years. He became a qualified WSET trainer so that he can share his passion and expertise with others. A Master of Wine in training, Luke likes to make people feel at ease with wine, taking away anything pretentious and promoting the simple enjoyment of it.
THE PIG-at Combe
Unwind and make a night of it
February 2025
