About Jimmy
“It’s the all-important infectious enthusiasm and passion for the world of wine that enables Jimmy Smith to communicate to his audience in a relaxed, welcoming and fun way.”
Jimmy Smith has educated over 6000 students through the WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 Award in Wine certification programs and additionally is recognised as one of the leading educators in the United Kingdom of the Wine Scholar Guild programs.
Jimmy has held hundreds of private and corporate tastings across the UK and internationally focusing on the learning and enjoyment of wine, whisky and beer.
Jimmy has been running West London Wine School since January 2010. He also co-founded Streatham Wine House in October 2016 and became co-owner of South London Wine School in June 2019.
In 2020, Jimmy started his Youtube channel ‘Wine With Jimmy’ aimed at providing top quality wine-focused educational content.
Jimmy & Jeff
Much of the passion for wine Jimmy has gained over the years is all thanks to his bright orange 1971 VW Campervan named Jeff. Jeff, Jimmy's trusty (albeit it slow-moving) steed has taken him on countless wine expeditions. Jeff has ventured across the sea, whizzed (in fourth gear) down motorways ... as well as struggled up them ... and bounced along dusty, bumpy lanes all with the sole purpose of visiting spectacular vineyards and meet the amazing people behind them.
Jimmy's travels in Jeff have given him the opportunity to break bread with some of the greatest wine producers in Europe and have also inspired him to travel the rest of the world, with the ultimate goal being to learn and expand on his knowledge as well as bring back some amazing wine for everyone to taste through his masterclasses at West London Wine School as well as enjoy at his London wine bar - Streatham Wine House.
Jimmy has educated over 6000 wine students.
Factoids
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Drinks Business Man of the Year 2019
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Wine Scholar Guild Italian Wine Educator of the Year 2018
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WSET Global Educator of the Year 2018 (West London Wine School)
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French Wine Scholar Programme Provider of the Year 2017 (West London Wine School)
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Oenophile Brother of Confrérie Saint-Étienne of Alsace (Awarded in December 2019)
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WSET Certified Educator
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Wine Scholar Guild Certified Educator
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Founder & Owner of West London Wine School (Largest Independent Wine School in the UK)
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Founder & Owner of Streatham Wine House wine bar
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Co-Owner of South London Wine School
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Association of Wine Educators (AWE) Member
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WSET Diploma Graduate
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French Wine Scholar
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Italian Wine Scholar
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Spanish Wine Scholar
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IWC Consumer Educator of the Year 2023 (West London Wine School)
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