Wine Tasting & Basics Classes

This is the Wine 101 Wine Course that every beginner should take. It is fun, informative, and only 2 hours!

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

This enjoyable class gives us all a chance to smell the fruits, spices, and flowers of the “classic” red varieties in a neutral base wine.

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.

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.

Our Wine Foundation Course will introduce you to the main styles of wine available, wine storage and service and the matching of food and wine.

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.

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.

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.

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!