Wine Tasting & Basics Classes

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

Pick up your four-pack of blind wines (in 4 oz bottles), then join Advanced Sommelier Brandon Kerne of Pappas Steakhouse on a live Zoom session.  Students who return their bottles will receive a bottle of…

This one-time, two-hour class is a great opportunity to learn more about the basics of making and drinking this amazing and versatile beverage. The class introduces students to the wide array topics including the ingredients…

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Take your wine knowledge to the next level.

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

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…