About us

Laura Young has more than 14 years experience of working in the on-trade wine industry and has been a professional wine educator for the past four years as a director of The Wine Academy. Laura is based in York and can deliver training and events throughout Yorkshire and the North of England.

Laura is working towards her level 4 diploma, the flagship qualification of the WSET, which is often seen as a stepping stone towards Master of Wine.

Laura's approach is unpretentious and no-nonsense.

Laura is also the Education Office for the Yorkshire and North East Wine and Spirit Association.