Wine Tasting Classes & Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
About your ticket
Does the school mail out tickets?
Coming to a class
Do you serve wine during class?
What is the appropriate attire?
Time & location
Where is the school? Where will my class be held?
Will classes be cancelled if the weather turns bad?
Driving directions & logistics
I need a hotel, which do you recommend?
Should I have dinner before class?
What restaurants do you recommend?
I need directions to the School.
Gift Certificates
How do I use a gift certificate?
Do you mail out gift certificates?
How do I purchase a gift certificate?
Should I buy a gift certificate or a wine class?
About your ticket
What is a Premium ticket?
Folks who have Premium tickets can use our very flexible rescheduling policy. They can reschedule a class up to 4 hours prior to class! If you have Premium tickets and need to reschedule, call us at 1-800-817-7351 x15 or email us at reschedule@vinology.com. Please include your name and the date of the class. Please note that these tickets allow for a single rescheduling.
What is a Discount ticket?
We offer these tickets at an amazing discount. In exchange, you forfeit your right to reschedule for any reason whatsoever. For example, if you couldn't come to class because you were the world's last great hope of survival, you are still going to be out out luck unless you bought Premium tickets.
We strongly recommend purchasing Premium tickets so you can have the luxury of rescheduling for any reason: health, tragedy, weather, scheduling issues, or even plain ol' whimsy. Discount tickets cannot be upgraded into Premium tickets after purchase, so make sure you really want those Discount tickets. Don't be the guy who buys Discount tickets and then gets angry because he can't reschedule a class. That's very uncool.
A special note if you are pregnant: pregnant women can attend our classes. Such wines notables as Janis Robinson and Andrea Immer both still went to classes while pregnant. If they can learn something about wine & enjoy themselves (without tasting) while pregnant, so can you!
Does the school mail out tickets?
We do not mail out tickets. You will automatically be added to the roster for the class when you purchase your seats. If you are planning on giving the class as a gift and want a gift card, you can purchase those here, when available.
Coming to a class
Can I bring food?
We ask that students not bring food into the school.
What is the appropriate attire?
Business casual is appropriate attire.
Time & Location
What time is my class?
The time of your class will most likely be on your receipt. It will also be on our calendar.
Where will my class be held?
The time of your class will most likely be on your receipt. It will also be on our calendar.
Will classes be cancelled in bad weather?
We will give you a minimum of 24 hour notice if your class is going to be cancelled due to snow, hurricanes, locust, or violent attacks by groundhogs.
Keep in mind that the current director of the school grew up in New England, so his definition of "inclement weather" may be a bit more conservative than yours.
If we cancel a class due to the weather, we will issue you a gift certificate for the value of the class, which you will be able to use at your leisure. If we cancel due to those pesky groundhogs, we will build you a shiny castle and feed you chocolate truffles for an entire year.
Driving directions & logistics
I need a hotel, which do you recommend?
Here is our Google Guide to our neighborhood: Fairmount & the Wine School.
Should I have dinner before class?
We recommend having dinner either before or after a class. Even when food is served in our classes, they are served in a tapas style.
What restaurants do you recommend?
Good question. Here is a list of the top Philadelphia restaurants near the Wine School.
I need directions to the School.
The School is located at 2006 Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia, PA 19130.
From Interstate 95 North/South
1. Take Interstate 95 to 676 west towards center city.
2. Once on 676 west, exit at the Ben Franklin Parkway (museum area).
3. At stop sign turn right onto 22nd Street.
4. Proceed on 22nd Street until the fifth light which is Fairmount Avenue.
5. Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue.
6. The Wine School will be two blocks up on the right.
From the PA Turnpike and West
1. Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike and exit at Valley Forge(76 east).
2. Take 76 east towards Philadelphia and follow signs for 676 east. Exit 676 east. This is a 2 lane exit. Stay in the right lane.
3. Immediately look for the first exit on your right- 23rd Street, Ben Franklin Pkwy. Stay to the left off the exit and go to the first traffic light.
4. Turn left at the light onto 22nd street. Proceed on 22nd Street until the fifth light which is Fairmount Avenue.
5. Turn right onto Fairmount Avenue. The Wine School will be two blocks up on the right.
Public Transportation
The closest subway station is the Fairmount stop on the Broad Street Line. Click here to view the subway schedule. The school is 4 blocks west.
Our Simple Guide to Parking
This map shows the best places for free (2 hour parking) in red.
Gift Certificates
How do I use a gift certificate?
Very easily. Select a wine class or course and click on "Buy" the class will be put into your shopping cart. Click "Purchase". Place your Gift Certificate Code in the appropriate box. Please be aware that there are two boxes for gift certificates. One is for certificates purchased before July 27th 2007 and another for those purchased after.
Do you mail out gift certificates?
Gift Certificates are automatically emailed to you (or to whomever you please). You will be able to print out our professionally designed certificate on your own computer. If you rather something a bit less technical, you can also purchase a full color gift card, when available.
Make sure to save the Gift Certificate Code in the email along with the instructions on how to use the Gift Certificate!
How do I purchase a gift certificate?
Finally, an easy question! Just go here.
Should I buy a gift certificate or a wine class?
We always recommend buying a gift certificate since that allows the recipient to find a class that works for her schedule. If you do opt to purchase a wine class, make sure to pick up a Premium Ticket and possibly also a Wine School Gift Card.
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