Courses and Work-Shop examples

Work-Shops: a 2-evening/day event with focus on class topic which includes information about production methods, quality standards (law), history and current trends. A comprehensive wine tasting is included, and snacks are served to complement wines. Duration: 1.5 hours (x2) with 6-8 wines; participant will receive a certificate of completion.

• Regional Wines of i.e. France, Italy, United States and Canada, Germany and Austria, South America and South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Iberian Peninsula, Hungary, Greece and the Balkan's

• Varietal Wines i.e. Chardonnay from around the World, The Pinot Family,

• “Noble” or “Classic” Grapes

• Rose and Red Wines

• White and Sparkling Wines

• Wine Appreciation and History

• Fortified and Dessert Wines

• many other topics

Master Classes: several 2 hour classes focusing on a variety of wine-related subjects. Includes in-depth educational instructions and comprehensive tastings. Spread over 2-4 weeks culminating with a "Passport" certificate. 

• Wine Lovers Boot Camp

• Master Table Service (for restaurant staff)

• Master Sales Techniques (for retail staff)

• Customized Courses available

*See Current Class Schedule and Sign Up tabs for upcoming dates and times, or contact us if you would like to schedule a personal or customized event

Themed Wine Classes

These are informal gatherings with a wine "theme" ; Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours, only bread or crackers served as palate cleansers

Some examples are:

• Around the world in 7 glasses

• Holiday Wines & Gift Giving

• Trendy Moscato, mysterious marvelous Muscat

• Cool Summer Wines

• Winter Wines and Warm Punch

• Varietal focus, i.e. Riesling, Malbec, "Sin with Zin" (fandel), or "Que Sera, Syrah"

• The 90 Minute Wine Expert

• Wine and Food Pairing

• Wine and Your Health