Wine Education

A fun gathering for small or large groups up to 100. Can be in- home, in office, or any participating venue. Courses can be combined or customized for time management or event planning purposes.

All courses below are 30-45 min and include a tasting of 3 different wines (2 oz each). Varietals vary according to winery. Wines are chosen by the Sommelier unless otherwise agreed upon.

The basics of tasting wine: A fun, informational and interactive class that includes an educational tasting grid like the Sommeliers use along with an aroma kit to help reinforce the education of senses. Taste like a pro!

Wine 101: “From Vineyard to Table”: How do grapes become wine? An overview of the general winegrowing and winemaking process. Follow the process from the vineyard all the way through to your favorite glass of wine!

Wine: “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”. : What makes a “quality” bottle of wine? How do I know if my wine is faulted? An entertaining and interactive discussion of quality, faults, and value of what’s in the bottle.

Understanding and ordering from a wine menu:  Restaurant wine menus can sometimes be daunting. Learn some tips from the pros for ordering wines to elevate your dining experience. This discussion will include basic food/wine pairing, when to select regional wines, and the really important issue of “value”. Impress your date or guests!

Basic Food/Wine pairing: An overview of the fundamentals of wine characteristics, the basics of food/wine pairing, and how to pick wines that will enhance your favorite foods. Elevate your dining experience!

1:1 Wine tutoring basics:

We’ll meet at your local wine bar and discuss the basics of wine while you taste through examples and recommendations. Pricing is dependent upon location (Typically $45/hr depending on location) and wine will be based on selections for educational purposes and charged through the venue.