Jim Gore's Global Wine Academy Reviews

Jim and Erica were stellar teachers! Their guidance and methodology to approach the D3 Theory exam played an important role in my success.
They’re extremely knowledgeable both in wines and in explaining thoroughly what the WSET wants from their students in the exams.
Furthermore, Jim and Erica created a friendly and positive environment in their small group studies. All my questions were answered in a comprehensive manner.
I couldn’t ask for more kind and expert teachers. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and struggling with the diploma, I really recommend giving their courses a chance.

Date of experience: 27 April 2023

I had my graduation this week, I finally made it to the end of the WSET Diploma! Believe me that moment you walk across the stage at The Guildhall, London to symbolically accept your Diploma is the best feeling ever. I started in 2019, interrupted by Covid finally doing my D3 classes in 2022 and taking the final D3 exam in May 2023. I'm 100% certain, I would not have succeeded in the tasting without Jim's expert guidance. His approach, logic and strategy on how to approach tasting exams is quite simply brilliant. The tasting classes really help you calibrate your pallet and teach you how to describe what is in the glass and approach the quality assessment in a way that gets you marks. I did a D3 tasting course before my D3 exam and in my opinion it is absolutely essential and worth every penny. Before that I did a D5 Fortified class and a D4 Sparkling. These two can be challenging categories but again Jim de-mystified them and it gave me the tools to approach the exams with confidence.

Thank you Jim, you are simply the best!

Date of experience: 26 April 2023

... and I will always be a grateful Padawan to this Yoda! Jim helps you unlock your palate and your confidence (in relation to your palate) - both of which are critical for a successful blind tasting effort for DipWSET. Jim's tutelage was central to my graduation with Merit. If you're a Diploma student, you will thank yourself for working with this monument of patience of a human.

Date of experience: 07 May 2023

Jim is just an amazing Professor and Coach. He starts the journey understanding your gaps and strengths and assisting you to put a working plan that addresses your improvement opportunities. Moreover, due to his previous roles with WSET, he dominates the L4 assessment methods like nobody else and explains in detail how you should work them.

Date of experience: 02 July 2023

I did the D3 tasting weekend prep back in 2022 before my D3 exam. As we had already finished classes it really helped my recalibrate, and calm my nerves. Jim also helped me nail a few things I was having trouble with, like tannin levels. Would definitely recommend this!

Date of experience: 31 July 2023

Jim was an incredible teacher! Totally recommend him for the WSET diploma. I took his D3 prep course as I found theory difficult and I ended up passing with a merit! Thanks for all your help Jim!

Date of experience: 26 April 2023

Absolute must for any Diploma student preparing for the exams or any wine lover, if you’re lucky to get to Jim’s private tasting sessions. He is one of the most knowledgeable and humble person and a pleasure to interact with!

Date of experience: 24 April 2024

Jim Gore's Global Wine Academy made a big difference along my D4, D5 and D3 tasting exams. The tips and guidances were so helpful that made it so easier to tackle the exam. I recommend it!

Date of experience: 10 May 2023

I would highly recommend Jim Gore's coaching process. I enjoyed the "funnel approach" starting with listening, understanding my difficulties and step by step creating self-confidence through a progressive methodology. Fantastic listening skills ! My review comes late but I wanted to announce that I passed the exam :i)

Date of experience: 02 January 2024

Immediately after my enrollment for support classes for the WSET diploma exam, i received messages by several means of communication.
Very determined, direct and professional with dates, schedules, names and phone numbers.
Including me in the whatsapp group particularly made me feel supported and part of, resulting in a push to perform, crossing my self built boundaries.

I enjoyed the clear outline of classes, with a follow up of knowledge and degree, obviously to the degree we were expected to pass.
Starting at beginners level (a level we all had passed before), gave the all important attitude of 'can do', becoming at ease and taking out all anxiety and feeling of failure.
This has been immensely important to me personally as i have suffered from a low self esteem for years.

A wide variety of study styles, such as group zoom meetings, self study, studying with other students on small projects, sharing and discussing, receiving feedback and advice on how to improve has been highly motivating and gave me confidence.

The movement and speed to levels up has been gradual and at reasonable pace, with explanation about the differences and similarities at every level and clearly outlining what is expected for the WSET 4 exam.
Particularly the latter has been a key to success, lifting the fale and being able to prepare appropriately by giving clues to improve on how to formulate your answer, including facts and usage of appropriate words.
Taking this into account with private study time gave the right direction in how to memorize the great amount knowledge and connect this to the degree of exam questions.

I highly recommend Jim Gore's Global Wine Academy for professional support on your studies and career in wine.
His educational approach stands out particularly among others for all reasons mentioned above.

Date of experience: 27 April 2023

Fantastic Barolo tasting with Jim, going through six delightful wines. Going through the different regions and the influences on the wines. Jim makes these session fun, whilst imparting his vast knowledge and really brings the wines to life. Wonderful evening and looking forward to the next one!

Date of experience: 17 December 2023

I couldn’t recommend this course more! The tips given during the course were essential for me to pass by tasting I have also managed together with Jim to have my wines shipped in London to then bring them to Dubai to follow the tasting with the rest of the group ! Great experience and incredible customer service

Date of experience: 01 October 2023

Jim is an amazing teacher who communicates information in an easily digestible format. He makes you feel like you can attack exams with confidence and that is pure gold. I don't know yet if I've passed my tasting exam for D3 but if I do, it will all be down to Jim. Thank you!!!

Date of experience: 01 September 2023

Simply, without Jim, I would not have survived the WSET Diploma D3. Together with Erica, their Match Fit course enabled me to pass the theory paper in May - I would have failed for sure. I await January results for the tasting resit but with much greater confidence than the first attempt, 100% attributed to Jim and his Tasting Workshop. His direct involvement with the WSET, including examinations, gives him the huge advantage of being able to advise on their expectations. Also, his focus on structure, keywords and phrases, are hugely beneficial for the exams. He is highly professional, organised and responsive. Added to which, Jim is a thoroughly nice guy who makes you feel at ease; supportive of each student above and beyond the course, if you wish.
Cannot thank you enough Jim - I truly would not have completed D3 without your input and support. See you at graduation 🤞

Date of experience: 09 September 2023

I credit Erica and Jim for a significant part of my Diploma success and highly recommend their courses for anyone navigating the challenging world of WSET exams. Their Match Fit Diploma course, played a crucial role in my theory paper success. The focus on structure, keywords, and phrases suggested by them proved immensely beneficial for exam preparation. Their important tips on how to best organise responses to garner high scores was truly valuable. Their understanding and experience of WSET examinations provides unique insights into what WSET examiners expect and helps one to prepare for the exams in a more planned way. Thank you Erica and Jim!

Date of experience: 14 January 2024

Jim Gore’s class is fabulous. I wish I had discovered his classes earlier in my WSET Diploma journey! I struggled with the fortified wine test failing twice. I was defeated. I took Jim’s class and this time passed with Merit!!! He gave really good tips and doing exercises with writing tasting notes which definitely made me a better taster and better at testing.

Date of experience: 15 April 2023

For those who are studying the Diploma it is a great help, because the wines are tasted according to the parameters of the wset, not only in terms of descriptors but Jim takes you to develop the quality (with the whys) and whether or not they are suitable for ageing. Jim also gives a lot of advice on how to recognise the grape variety, as well as the region. And it is also immensely helpful for those who want to brush up on tasting techniques and/or calibrate for a job or for pleasure. His courses are excellent, I have only words of recommendation.

Date of experience: 01 September 2023

Jim’s support across sparkling, tasting and theory has been invaluable. I genuinely don’t know what I would’ve done without him. Jim’s calm and precise way together with his expert knowledge helped me focus and make sure I address the key points improving my writing style. I feel a lot more confident now, thanks Jim!

Date of experience: 06 August 2021

Global Wine Academy presents a concise, rational methodology for WSET exam preparation. During the course, several "light bulbs" ignited and suddenly I saw a clear path through an overwhelming amount of information. They thought me how to focus my answers to the most compound of questions. They gave critical tips on how to best organise responses to garner high scores. I truly believe I would not have passed the daunting D3 without having enrolled in their courses!
Jim & Erica, my diploma belongs, in part, to you!

Date of experience: 05 August 2022

Jim's courses are invaluable if you want to pass the WSET Diploma. I've now done fortified and sparkling wine with him, and the tips, tricks and tasting techniques are excellent. Not only does he give you the right wording for tasting notes, but he also shows you how to spot different grapes, styles and the corresponding structure of the wine.

Highly recommended for now and your future career.

Date of experience: 14 June 2019