in-person Wine Classes

Each class will run for approximately 1-1/2 hours and consist of both presented materials and tastings of 3 to 5 wines.  The educator will encourage questions, creating a highly interactive session.

Host selects from a set of available wines at various price points.  Recommended amount of wine for class tasting  is 1 bottle for every 2-3 students.

Browse our class list below.  Looking for something else?  Reach out to us regarding a custom class.  All topics are possible!

Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most popular grape, and with good reason! In this class we explore how the place where it is grown affects the flavor. Try a sampling of some great representative cabs. from different countries and continents.

Class will include the differences between old and new world wines, terroir and how it affects flavor, and decipher that geeky

 wine term “structure”.

When the weather is toasty there is no better option than a cool Rosé!  Rosé wine is soaring in popularity, but what is it really? Explore the different methods for making rose and sample some from the best spots in the world.

Class will include the 3 ways roses are made, explore how both the grower and winemaker can influence the wine, and highlight an important region for rose: Provence, France.

Italy is the a world leader in wine production and it is an amazing country!  Sample wines from across Italy while you learn about the origins of wine in Italy.

Class will include the history of wine in Italy, the most important Italian varietals, and the secrets behind deciphering Italian wine labels so that you can be an expert next time you visit a wine store.

We usually think of bubbly wines for the holidays or special occasions, but did you know that it is the most food friendly wine?  Learn about the origins of sparkling wines and fascinating ways that it is made while you sample some options from around the world.

Class will include various production methods for sparkling wine, what factors impact the cost of wine, and various names for sparkling wines based on country.  Then you will be ready to celebrate any time!

Some people love sweet wine while other prefer dry.  Did you know that over the centuries our tastes in sweetness have changed?  Learn about what drives the sugar level in wines and what strange factors can impact how you perceive sweetness.

Class will include wine glassware and why it matters, sugar in wine, and foundations of wine and food pairings as you try wines of various sweetness levels.

We all sigh when we think of Tuscany...the cypress trees, the food, and the wine! Explore the origin of wine in Tuscany, learn about the most popular varietals while tasting some great examples.

Class will include the history of wine in Tuscany, the most important Tuscan varietals, and how to select great Italian wine.

The world loves Venice...the canals, the romantic streets, and the wine! Learn about the importance of wine to Venice (and visa versa). We will travel through the Veneto region and sample the most important wines along the way.

Class will include the history of wine in Veneto, its most important varietals, and the impact of aging on wine.

Modern DNA analysis has rocked the wine world by showing us how some of our favorites wines are (or are not!) related. We will learn about which wines are related and taste them to see if we can pick out the characteristics inherited from the parents.

Class will include the foundations of tasting, the genetic history of wine, and the 8 most important varietals.

Blending wines is done for many reasons...from covering up weather problems to creating world class wines. Learn about why winemakers blend wines and taste some of the fruits of their labor.

Class will include the basics of blending, the wine term "balance" and the world’s most popular blends. 

White wines are so enjoyable during those hot days of summer or just when you are looking for something crisp and refreshing. Explore those crisp whites while sipping a few examples.

Class will include the basics of winemaking, climate and how it impacts wines, and the most important white varietals.

Piemonte is arguably the most important wine region in Italy, driven by the reputation of Barolo. But, there is so much more! Explore the wines of Piemonte, its complex terroir, and, of course, try some Barolo!

Class will include the history of winemaking in Piemonte, the impact on the climate, the most important varietals.