Global Wine Education Partners

Wine With Jimmy works with wine schools, regional wine bodies, producer organisations and educational institutions around the world.

Through educational partnerships, ambassadorial roles, speaking engagements and specialist wine training, Jimmy Smith helps organisations connect students, professionals and consumers with high-quality wine education.

From WSET qualification support and Wine Scholar Guild programmes to regional masterclasses, trade education and consumer events, these collaborations reflect a shared commitment to making wine education engaging, accessible and effective.

Trusted by Wine Schools and Educators Worldwide

Wine With Jimmy's educational resources are used by wine schools and training providers across multiple countries, helping students build confidence, reinforce classroom learning and prepare for professional wine qualifications.

Jimmy's WSET revision videos, structured online learning programmes and educational resources have supported thousands of students studying for internationally recognised wine qualifications, both directly through Wine With Jimmy and through partnerships with wine schools and training providers. The aim is always the same: to help students build confidence, strengthen understanding and prepare effectively for their studies and examinations.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience in wine education, Jimmy works closely with schools, course providers and educators who share a commitment to clear, engaging and effective learning.

Educational Partners

Wine With Jimmy works with wine schools, educators and training providers who share a commitment to delivering engaging, effective and accessible wine education.

These partnerships take different forms. In some cases, Jimmy teaches directly, delivers guest masterclasses or supports professional development programmes. In others, Wine With Jimmy's educational resources are integrated into existing course offerings, helping schools provide additional support for their students beyond the classroom.

Commonwealth Wine School

Commonwealth Wine School, one of the leading providers of wine education in the United States, works closely with Jimmy across both teaching and educational support.

Students studying WSET Level 3 and WSET Diploma programmes receive access to specialist Wine With Jimmy learning resources designed to complement their classroom studies, reinforce key concepts and support exam preparation.

Alongside these resources, Jimmy regularly teaches for Commonwealth Wine School, delivering WSET Diploma sessions, specialist masterclasses and educational events for students and wine professionals.

The partnership combines Commonwealth Wine School's highly regarded classroom teaching with Wine With Jimmy's structured online learning support and Jimmy's extensive experience as an educator, creating a richer and more comprehensive learning experience for students.

Local Wine School Network

Wine With Jimmy is the official online learning support partner for WSET Level 2 and Level 3 courses across the Local Wine School network.

Through this partnership, students enrolled on WSET courses at Local Wine Schools throughout the UK receive access to structured online learning resources from Wine With Jimmy, designed to reinforce classroom teaching, strengthen understanding of key concepts and support exam preparation.

The partnership combines expert-led, in-person teaching delivered by Local Wine School educators with flexible digital learning that students can access alongside their studies. By bringing together classroom learning and on-demand educational support, the programme helps students build knowledge, develop confidence and prepare more effectively for their WSET examinations.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality wine education and providing students with the support they need to succeed.

Supporting Wine Education Beyond the Classroom

In addition to formal partnerships, Wine With Jimmy works with educators, schools and training providers seeking to enhance their wine education programmes through digital learning resources, specialist masterclasses, guest teaching and educational content.

Whether supporting qualification students, delivering regional wine education or providing specialist training, the objective remains consistent: helping people learn with greater confidence and achieve their own goals in wine.

Regional Wine Partners

Alongside educational partnerships, Jimmy works closely with some of the world's most respected wine regions and producer organisations.

These collaborations include ambassadorial roles, trade education, consumer events, regional masterclasses, hosted tastings and educational content designed to connect audiences with the people, places and wines that make each region unique.

  • As an official ambassador for Wines of California, Jimmy helps communicate the diversity, innovation and quality of Californian wine through education, events, trade engagement and consumer outreach.

  • Jimmy works with Wines of Rioja to support educational initiatives that highlight one of Spain's most influential wine regions, helping audiences better understand its history, classifications, producers and evolving styles.

  • As an ambassador for Wines of Virginia, Jimmy helps introduce students, professionals and consumers to one of the most exciting and rapidly developing wine regions in North America.

  • Jimmy's work with Grandes Pagos de España focuses on promoting some of Spain's most distinctive estate wineries, helping audiences understand the importance of terroir, site expression and regional identity in fine wine production.

Speaking, Events and Industry Collaboration

Jimmy regularly partners with wine regions, trade bodies, importers, hospitality organisations and event organisers around the world.

His work includes:

  • Educational masterclasses

  • WSET and Wine Scholar Guild teaching

  • Consumer wine events

  • Trade tastings

  • Industry conferences

  • Corporate wine experiences

  • Staff training programmes

  • Panel discussions and moderation

  • Regional wine promotion initiatives

Known for his ability to make complex wine topics engaging and accessible, Jimmy is frequently invited to speak to audiences ranging from complete beginners to experienced wine professionals.

Whether delivering a regional wine masterclass, hosting a tasting event, supporting a wine school's educational programme or speaking at a major trade event, his focus remains the same: helping people enjoy wine with greater confidence.

Why Organisations Work With Jimmy

Organisations partner with Jimmy because he combines deep wine knowledge with extensive teaching experience and a proven ability to communicate effectively.

As an Approved WSET Educator, approved Wine Scholar Guild Educator, international speaker and regional wine ambassador, he has worked with thousands of students, professionals and wine enthusiasts across multiple countries and levels of expertise.

His experience spans formal wine qualifications, specialist regional education, digital learning, consumer engagement and trade training—allowing him to adapt his approach to the needs of each organisation and audience.

Whether supporting a wine school's educational programme, delivering a regional masterclass, speaking at a trade event or creating educational content, Jimmy's focus remains the same: helping people understand and enjoy wine with greater confidence.

Interested in Working Together?

Wine With Jimmy is always interested in collaborating with wine schools, regional wine bodies, producer organisations, educators and event organisers who share a passion for wine education.

Whether you're looking for a wine educator, WSET specialist, speaker, ambassador, content partner or educational collaborator, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch to discuss partnership opportunities.