Studying the complexity of wine tasting has been a fruitful learning curve that has opened my eyes to the delights of a huge variety of wines.
Through our ongoing courses, events and best-selling books, the Academie du Vin encourages our guests to discover wine tasting and appreciation through a traditional approach using our wealth of knowledge to train how your senses should feel.
It’s a place and modern community focused on a passion for fine wine allowing us to share our interest with likeminded people who have an innate curiosity but without the intimidation factor.
Our History
The Academie du Vin quickly rose to fame in wine enthusiast circles through its association with the 1976 Judgement of Paris – a blind tasting which brought recognition to California wines and changed the wine world forever.
With Steven’s extensive training and experience in the UK wine trade, he was instrumental in creating an educational wine phenomenon that transformed enthusiast’s approach to wine; by perfectly blending enjoyment and technical expertise.
Our Founders
Steven Spurrier (1941 – 2021)
Marc Nadeau
To impart the feeling of enjoying wine, our aim is to beautifully break it down through story and imagery united by a passion to learn more whether you are a collector, taster, buyer, or enthusiast.
Discovering the authentic voice of a particular terroir requires study.
A Good Read
Should Inspire
Our intention is to be evocative offering valuable resources, always believing a good read should inspire you to think about the things that initially got you into wine, further building your knowledge by exposing you to a whole new world of possibility.
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