The wine education course in Philadelphia. In a semester, we transform our students into superior wine tasters, usually scoring higher than top sommeliers.

It is due to The Wine School of Philadelphia that I am attending graduate school for Oenology and Viticulture at the University of California at Davis. -Jenny Schultz, Philadelphia

This popular wine course was developed by Keith Wallace for the Wine School of Philadelphia and the National Wine School. The emphasis on sensory evaluation and plain talk is invaluable to anyone with a passion for wine. 

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The world of wine is built on the foundation of taste. The top professionals in the food, wine, and hospitality industries understand this: the committed student of wine must learn this. To stand tall in the wine world, the student must learn to unravel the hidden flavors of wine and speak the language of the senses. 

"The Wine School is a great place to build knowledge and pursue your passion." Jonathan Newman, Former Chairman of the PLCB

Most wine enthusiasts remain tourists of the grape: they drink and enjoy without ever knowing the greater joys hidden just below the surface. The Foundation Course is your key to unlocking that world. With it, you just may be able to turn a mere hobby into a deeply passionate and highly creative calling.

"The Foundation program is truly a unique and enjoyable learning experience... it is the only chemistry class you will fall in love with." Bob Pigeon, Executive Editor of De Capo Press.

The Foundation Wine Certificate Program is the only certificate program of its kind in the United States, and it is only available through the Wine School of Philadelphia. In a single semester, students will learn the techniques and knowledge to become extraordinary wine tasters. Graduates are able to identity major wine varietals in a blind tasting: a skill many seasoned sommeliers cannot accomplish.

The Wine School of Philadelphia is a consumer-based private school dedicated to teaching individual consumers about wine for their personal, and private, enjoyment. For the full disclosure statement, please review our terms of use .

Course Subjects

• The Science of Wine
• Understanding White Wines
• Old World and New World Styles
• Understanding Red Wines
• The Wine Components
• Introduction to Winemaking
• Blind Tasting
• Food and Wine Pairing

"It is due to The Wine School of Philadelphia that I attended and graduated from the School for Oenology and Viticulture at the University of California at Davis." Jenny Schultz

The Intermediate and the Wine Foundation Certificate are the core certification at the Wine School, and can be taken in tandem. For more information, read about our Core Certificate program.

Course curriculum includes the following wine countries:

• North America
• Australia
• South America
• South Africa and New Zealand
• Spain
• Italy
• France
• Germany and Austria

The program is held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30pm, staring on July 13th. The program lasts a full semester (8 Weeks). Class will be held at our Penn Bacchus Classroom in the Art Museum District of Philadelphia.

"The Wine School is a Beloved Philadelphia Institution"

Distinctive Homes Magazine, January 2009

Earn a complete wine education in a single semester. The Core Wine Program combines our award-winning Foundation and Intermediate programs into a unified wine education experience. Plus, the Core Program student saves $400 in tuition by taking both programs in the same semester.

In the Foundation portion of the program, students will learn the techniques and master the knowledge needed to become extraordinary wine tasters. Graduates are able to identity major wine varietals in a blind tasting: a feat many seasoned sommeliers cannot accomplish.

In the Intermediate section, students learn about the intricacies of the ever expanding world of wine.  Included in the program is the chance to master the wine styles, climates and varietals of all the major wine producing countries.

Schedule

• 4:30pm The Core Foundation Program
• 6:30 Dinner Break
• 7:30 The Core Intermediate Program
  

Policies & Certifications

The Wine School of Philadelphia is a private school for wine lovers. For the full disclosure statement including our standing with the Department of Education, please review our policy and certification statement here.

The wine education course in Philadelphia. In a month, we transform our students into superior wine tasters, usually scoring higher than top sommeliers.

It is due to The Wine School of Philadelphia that I am attending graduate school for Oenology and Viticulture at the University of California at Davis. -Jenny Schultz, Philadelphia

This popular wine course was developed by Keith Wallace for the Wine School of Philadelphia and the National Wine School. The emphasis on sensory evaluation and plain talk is invaluable to anyone with a passion for wine. 

Click on "Details" above for more information.