Region-Specific Tastings

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.

Come taste and learn about the varied wines and regions of Portugal. This is a unique opportunity to learn from an expert on Portuguese wine – Eugenio Jardim, Wines of Portugal U.S. Ambassador.

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

This wine tasting class is targeted to the consumer who wants to know more about France — the history, geology, and wine styles — but without an exam.

Deepen your understanding of the Napa Valley and its sub-appellations as we dig into what makes the Napa Valley America’s premier wine-growing region.

Take a deep dive into Italy, digging into the regions to learn about the history and terroir of your favorite appellations, as well as some you’ve never heard of!

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.

Champagne is one of the most northerly regions of France where you find prime examples of cool-climate sparkling wines.

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.

We will look at each Italian region and explain why they are creating such fantastic wines, and then compare and discuss the pleasing attributes of each wine.

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.

Discover the differences between “mountain fruit” and “valley fruit,” and among appellations such as Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Atlas Peak, Carneros, and more.

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.

Take a deep dive into this four-week class covering the wines of Napa and nearly-Napa.

Italy is home to many indigenous grapes that have yet to achieve real success in other countries. Think, for instance, Nebbiolo (Barolo) and Sangiovese.

This class delves into some of the lesser appreciated Italian grapes such as Nero d’Avola, Sagrantino, Lagrien, Arneis, Gaglioppo, Negroamaro, and Teroldego.

This class focuses on the most famous wine denominations in Italy, including Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Super Tuscans, and more.

The last class in a series, the Nearly Napa class is aimed at highlighting other high-quality wines in California.

Let us discover the exceptional wines of Rioja. We will be learning about the region, its history, soils, climate, and styles of wine and wine making.

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.

Taste the wines of South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand in our Wines from the Southern Hemisphere class!