Day 1: Sunday 5th October, the vineyard experience
11am Arrival at Gusbourne: a warm welcome, tea and coffee
11:30am An enhanced private Estate Tour, hosted by UK Ambassador Steve Kirkham. This special tour includes a vineyard walk and hilltop tasting as well as winery walkthrough with insights into production methods. Throughout the day, we’ll start to lay the groundwork for your WSET Level 1 course, introducing links to the course content.
1.30pm Two-course lunch with a curated Gusbourne tasting
3pm Transfer to The George in Rye. Check-in and leisure time to explore the historic town of Rye
7pm English sparkling wine reception with canapés
7.30pm Three-course tasting dinner, hosted by Steve Kirkham, featuring limited-edition wine pairings
9pm Opportunity to relax in the bar with additional Gusbourne wines to be available by the glass on the night
Day 2: Monday 6th October, WSET Level 1 Course
8am - 9pm Breakfast at The George
9:15am Transfer to Gusbourne
9:45am Tea and coffee on arrival; course begins at 10am
Noon Buffet lunch of cheese, charcuterie, bread and salads
Afternoon Course continues, culminating in the WSET Level 1 exam
4:30pm Course concludes with a celebratory glass of Gusbourne
5pm Departure
