Region-Specific Tastings

Italy, Italy, Italy — what a beautiful country and what diversity of wine. Diversity is both the glory and the bane of Italian wines.

Whether you are just getting started on your wine journey or interested in expanding out of your comfort zone (such as California, France, etc.) into the wines of Italy, this course was specifically designed for you

The Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 covers the regions in Northern Italy, from Valle d’Aosta to Friuli Venezia Giulia, down to Emilia Romagna and everything in between.

The Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 covers the regions in Central & Southern Italy, from Tuscany to Puglia, Sicily and Sardegna, and everything in between.

This series explores the best Italy has to offer: Amarone, Barolo, Brunello Cartizze and more. Each class highlights a specific region giving attendees a unique chance to taste Italy’s unparalleled wines.

France is the birthplace of most noble grape varieties we know today: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and others.

Specialist of Texas Wine is a first-of-its-kind program that offers a comprehensive series of classes featuring the unique wines and wine regions of Texas.

Do we prefer the youthful exuberance of Napa versus the austerity of Left Bank Bordeaux? We’ll decide during our Clash of the Titans class!

This class delves into the wines of California, beyond just Napa and Sonoma. Discover which varietals thrive and produce quality wines in lesser-known regions.

This class is designed to provide an overview of the wonderful wines of Spain including key wine-producing regions and the styles of wine made in those regions.

The French Wine Scholar Study and Certification program provides current, accurate, and in-depth information on the wines and wine regions of France.

Do you like Australian wines? We look at the regions of Margaret River, Barossa, Clare & Eden Valley plus Coonawarra, each of which offers a unique personality, grape, and style.

South Africa is a beautiful country with very diverse fauna and flora. It offers complex, elegant, and powerful wines from many different grape varietals.

South America is so interesting and varied, yet many of us overlook it when it comes to wine. South American wines offer exceptional value and quality.

Explore iconic wines from regions like Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto, while learning about the history, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques that make Italian wines so unique.  This class offers a fun and engaging way to deepen your understanding of Italy’s diverse wine landscape. Perfect for anyone looking to sip, learn, and enjoy!

Discover the heart of the world’s most renowned wine-producing country in this engaging and educational wine tasting class. From the elegance of Burgundy to the boldness of Bordeaux, explore the diversity and rich history that make French wines so iconic. This class will take you through the key wine regions of France, introducing you to the unique grape varieties, winemaking styles, and traditions that define each region.

Journey through Spain’s renowned wine regions in this class. Discover the unique characteristics of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, and many more, while tasting their exquisite varietals.

Whether wine professional, inquisitive wine enthusiast or energetic epicurean looking to enhance your experiences through food and wine; WSG Essentials provide students with a solid foundation on the wines of France.

Taste historical vintages with the winemakers from top Bordeaux estates Beausejour-Becot, Montrose, and Les Carmes Haut Brion

Explore the wines of Oregon’s Willamette Valley!

The Advanced Course extends the series of classes that were initiated in Level 1 but featuring more in-depth information on the wine regions of Texas, their characteristics, and their unique wines and styles.

Texas Fine Wine – which includes Bending Branch Winery, Duchman Family Winery, Pedernales Cellars and Spicewood Vineyards – will teach a Texas wine class on Tuesday, March 28 from 7-9 p.m. In addition to providing background and trends about the Texas wine industry and the vast number of wine varieties that prosper in Texas, the group will feature wines from different vineyards to illustrate soil types, microclimates and other factors that influence the character of the wines.

Please join us for this tasting of 12 exceptional Texas wines while learning about what makes Texas one of the most exciting and diverse wine regions.

The course provides an introduction to Italy, explores its key wine regions and delivers core information on 39 of the country’s need-to-know wines.

IWS Prep is your passport to understanding Italian wine. It also acts as a stepping-stone to the internationally acclaimed Italian Wine Scholar certification program.

An afternoon class where you don’t just learn about pizza and wine, but eat and drink too? What could be better!?

Join us for a rotating series of talks from out of town speakers.

Take a deep dive into Spain with this advanced and comprehensive curriculum covering the entire country.