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    Kent Wine School

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    #4 of 5 Classes & Workshops in Royal Tunbridge Wells
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    Crescent Road | Hotel du Vin, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RZ, England
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    “Gin Tasting,”

    The Gin tasting evening was great fun. Good mix of people, very well presented, beautiful setting... read more

    Reviewed 31 March 2017
    731clarel
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    Ticehurst, United Kingdom
    “Gin Tasting Hotel Du Vin”

    Very relaxed evening with host Johnny...will try the Whiskey event. Informative in elegant setting... read more

    Reviewed 22 March 2017
    Lance S
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    Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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    A very warm welcome to Kent Wine School - an independent wine education company. We run wine tastings and wine courses in Tunbridge Wells for people who enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it. No previous wine tasting experience is...more
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    Reviewed 31 March 2017
    Gin Tasting,

    The Gin tasting evening was great fun. Good mix of people, very well presented, beautiful setting, and of the course the Gin!. I had no idea they could all taste so different. The evening has really informative and has most definitely enhanced my pleasure in...More

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    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 2 April 2017

    Thanks for the great review of the Gin tasting you attended. Gin is a fascinating drink and there are so many different ones to try. Look forward to seeing you at another tasting soon.

    Reviewed 22 March 2017 via mobile
    Gin Tasting Hotel Du Vin

    Very relaxed evening with host Johnny...will try the Whiskey event. Informative in elegant setting. (I'd love to know the future of the 6 half bottles of fine Gins that returned to Sussex! I think I can guess!!!)

    Thank Lance S
    Reviewed 1 March 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic, I learnt so much.

    I wanted to move away from the usual wines I drink and try something different. The eight week wine course with Victoria was brilliant. I am now much more adventurous and have some new favourites and I feel that when I go to a restaurant...More

    Thank Suzyneve
    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 4 March 2017

    Hi Suzy Thanks for your review. I will pass on your kind words to Victoria. Hope you enjoy the Gin Tasting and English Wines tasting. Best wishes, Jonny

    Reviewed 21 February 2017
    Fascinating introduction

    Very pleasant evening. Lots of interesting information about wine and wine growing areas. Helpful guidance on how to look at, smell and taste wine. Six wines to taste - general cross section - great for a novice like myself. Comfortable venue and lovely cheese and...More

    Thank hilary1066
    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 23 February 2017

    Hi. Thanks for the great review. We try to aim our tastings at beginners and enthusiasts alike. Look forward to seeing you soon. Jonny

    Reviewed 21 February 2017
    A good balance between being educational and fun

    My husband and I recently attended the 8 week wine tasting course. This is aimed at beginners and focusses each week on different a different country. We went to this to see if we could move away from the wines and regions which we always...More

    Thank Kas25Kent
    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 23 February 2017

    Hi. Thanks for your great and informative review. I will pass on your positive comments to Victoria. See you soon. Jonny

    Reviewed 21 February 2017
    Friendly and informative

    We have been to a number of tastings and they have always been very friendly and most informative. We have every intention of attending many more times. All of our family have also been to one or more of the tastings and like us have...More

    Thank kitadog
    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 23 February 2017

    Hi. Thanks for your positive review. It really helps people get a feel for what to expect at a Sussex Wine School tasting. See you soon. All the best, Jonny

    Reviewed 14 October 2016
    Save Water, drink Wine

    Some friends of ours told us about this wine tasting course they'd signed up to and we joined them. We're doing the 8 week course which covers different regions each evening from old world and new world. We've had six lessons so far and it's...More

    Thank Ian H
    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2016

    Hi Ian. Really glad you are enjoying the 8 week course in Tunbridge Wells with Victoria. Thanks for the review.

    Reviewed 27 April 2016
    Italy Wines Evening at Tunbridge Wells

    We went along to the Italian Wines Tasting. It was very informative, relaxed, great wines and nibbles too!

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    Reviewed 22 April 2016
    Spanish Wine and Tapas Evening

    We attended the Spanish Wine and Tapas evening at the Hotel du Vin hotel in Tunbridge Wells recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We were very impressed with Jonny's knowledge and presenting skills as he guided us through 7 different wines and sherries from Spain...More

    Thank Chris N
    JonnyGibson, Owner at Kent Wine School, responded to this reviewResponded 10 November 2016

    Hi Chris Thanks for your review. We have more food and wine themed evenings coming up this month and in December. Hope to see you soon. Jonny

    Reviewed 12 January 2016
    A classy and memorable evening

    Our first introduction to wine evening, bought as a gift to eachother...we just loved it. Jonny ran a relaxed, fun and very informative evening. Needless to say the wines were absolutely delicious, all accompanied by nibbles that complimented the wine. We found it very interesting,...More

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