Wine Classes Washington, D.C.: Best Classes & Workshops

Saturday Dec 23rd, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Wines of Idaho and British Columbia

If it were an American state, British Columbia would be our fifth largest producer of wine, just behind Oregon. It’s growing regions range from the verdant Vancouver Island to the gorgeous, lake-strung Okanagan Valley. It offers convincing wines from international varieties, such as Cabernet Franc and Gewurtztraminer, but also delightful wines from little-known hybrid grapes. Learn all about BC—and Idaho which has a surprising number...

Nov 20th

6–9pm PDT

$135

Monday Nov 20th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$135

+1350 pts

Temperate Climate Wines of the World

Learn all about wines from temperate zones and regions around the world. Flying at 10,000 feet, we will look at global climate patterns and their impact on wine as we tour the world by glass. We leave the extreme climates of cold and hot and strike out in the middle with both white and red wines as we journey through the highlights of Central France, Central Italy, Northern Spain and California. Our guided tasting of 6-8 wines will focus...

Nov 7th

6–9pm PDT

Tuesday Nov 7th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$145

Warm Climate Wines of the World

In this warm-climate wine workshop, we'll look for global patterns across the world's warmest wine regions as we travel the world by glass. In this class, we explore ripe wines from warm climates. We'll explore the highlights of Southern France, Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Portugal, Greece, Washington, South America, Australia and South Africa. Our guided tasting of 6-8 classic regional wines will focus on New World vs Old...

Nov 14th

6–9pm PDT

Tuesday Nov 14th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$145

Tuscan (aka Toscana) Wines

Discover the major wine denominations of Central Italy’s Toscana region or as many say in English, Tuscany. Explore the famous appellations of Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Bolgheri, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and much more. Learn where they're located, what grape varieties they're made from, their styles and importance, and an introduction to foods and culture of the regions. This workshop is the first of 6...

Oct 30th

6–9pm PDT

Monday Oct 30th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$145

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Rosé Wines of the World

Real men drink pink, and so do real women. Rosé, or Blush, wine consumption has been increasing rapidly in recent years. From simple and fruity to complex, ageworthy, food wines, $5-$500 a bottle and everywhere in between. In this eye opening workshop, we'll learn about the original wines of the elite and how they're coming back strong. Any red grape can be used to make rosé and there are classic examples from hot to cool climates all over the...

Dec 16th

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Dec 16th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece

Sunshine, warm breezes, olive oil, wine and the Mediterranean Sea tie Portugal, Spain, Greece and several other countries together. Learn the similarities and differences of some of the oldest wine regions of the world and some of the trendsetting new wines, as well. We'll explore Cava, Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Jerez, Vinho Verde, Douro, Porto, Madeira and more. This workshop is part of the Certified Specialist...

Oct 8th

2–5pm PDT

Oct 22nd

2–5pm PDT

Sunday Oct 8th, 2–5pm Pacific Time

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$145

Cool Climate Wines of the World

Join us in exploring cool climate wines of the world. We'll unravel the mysteries of the EU labeling scheme and compare it with the rest of the world. We will also look for global patterns as we tour the world by glass. Take in the highlights of crisp wines from cool climates from Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Northern France, Oregon and New Zealand. The guided tasting of 6-8 wines will focus on New World vs Old World and examples of...

Oct 24th

6–9pm PDT

Tuesday Oct 24th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$145

Wines of Willamette Valley Oregon

Interest in Willamette Valley wines has skyrocketed in recent years. While Oregon produces just 1% of American wine by volume, it accounts for 20% of Wine Spectator magazines top-rated wines. Most of those are from the Willamette Valley, with its cool-climate Pinot Noir, lean Chardonnay, distinctive Riesling and, now, excellent Gamay. The Willamette Valley is huge—almost the size of Connecticut. Though it has just three main soil types,...

Nov 6th

6–9pm PDT

$135

Monday Nov 6th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$135

+1350 pts

Intro to Italian Wines

Italy is a global powerhouse and Italian wine is hot in the USA. Credential seekers can check out our Italian Wine Scholar North & Italian Wine Scholar South programs, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Italian Wines! Piedmont's Barolo & Tuscany's Brunello surely make our list but come find out our other picks. Join us as we explore Italy's top regions and appellations. In this seminar taste 6 wines as we present the grapes, styles and diversity...

Nov 11th

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Nov 11th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Intro to California Wines

California is by far the largest wine producing state in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers, or others seeking a deeper dive, can check out our California Wine Appellation Specialist, but everyone will enjoy Intro to California Wines! Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara are some of the best known regions we will explore but we'll also survey the rest of the state and most important wines throughout. Join us as...

Oct 21st

6–8pm PDT

Saturday Oct 21st, 6–8pm Pacific Time

$125

Intro to French Wines

The Greatest Wines of France French wines serve as the foundation for most people trying to understand the wines of the world. After all, the French created the first nationwide appellation system that has since become the model for the European Union. Credential seekers can check out our French Wine Scholar program, but everyone will enjoy Intro to French Wines! Champagne, Burgundy & Bordeaux surely make our list, but come find out...

Oct 28th

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Oct 28th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Intro to Spanish Wines

The Greatest Wines of Spain Spanish wine is hot in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers can check out the debut of Spanish Wine Scholar in Fall 2019, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Spanish Wines! Rioja, Priorat & Ribera del Duero surely make our list, but come find out our other picks. Join us as we explore Spain's top regions and appellations. In this seminar taste 6 wines as we present the grapes, styles...

Nov 18th

11am–1pm PDT

Saturday Nov 18th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time

$125

Wines of Washington State

Washington produces more wine than any state in the US aside from California. We often think of Washington as a place of rainforests and cloudy skies. But its Columbia Valley is a vast growing region with dry weather and long, sunny days that ripen robust red wines. This class looks at Washington’s terrain and soils, formed by tectonic drift, volcanos and ice age glaciers. Then it covers every AVA in detail, including the Walla Walla Valley...

Nov 13th

6–9pm PDT

$135

Monday Nov 13th, 6–9pm Pacific Time

$135

+1350 pts

Intro to Blind Wine Tasting