Virtual Classes

Choose from one of our existing classes or ask us to put together a class that meets the needs of your group.  We will select wines which are shipped directly to each participant in time for the class.

Excellent for remote team building!

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

Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most popular grape. In this class we explore how the place where it is grown affects the flavor. Try a sampling of some great representative cabs. 

Class will include the differences between old and new world wines, terroir and how it affects flavor, and decipher the wine term “structure”.

Rose wine is soaring in popularity, but what is it really? Explore various 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 wine, and highlight an important region for rose: Provence, France

Italy is the a world leader in wine production. 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 help you decipher Italian wine labels.

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 terms “structure” 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 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.