Event Series:
Quick Pours
Quick Pours: Travel & Wine, Italy Edition
Friday, December 12 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Planning a trip to Italy? Learn where to go for wine and food: Tuscany’s Chianti villages, Piedmont’s trattorias, and Sicilian seafood with local whites. We’ll taste two classic Italian wines and share insider tips.
The Quick Pour Series
The Quick Pours series is your low-cost, high-value opportunity to quickly build essential wine skills and meet the next generation of top instructors at the Wine School of Philadelphia.
What makes these classes different?
| Feature | Quick Pours | Premium Classes |
| Duration | 45+ minute sessions for quick, practical skills. | Twice as long for deep, comprehensive knowledge. |
| Cost | A low-cost value ($5 for members / $45 for non-members). | Priced for the deepest knowledge and instruction. |
| Focus | Practical, real-world skills you can use immediately (e.g., ordering wine at a business dinner, shopping confidently). | Deep, comprehensive wine theory and region-specific knowledge. |
| Instructors | Taught by our new generation of instructors in a high-quality training program. | Taught by our Senior Instructors, considered the best wine teachers in the USA. |
| Knowledge Level | Perfect for total beginners—no prior knowledge required. | Designed for students seeking the best and deepest wine education in America. |
The Current Quick Pours Lineup:
- Wine for Work & Networking
How to order wine at a business dinner, impress (without overspending), and avoid awkward mistakes. We’ll cover wine etiquette for networking events and happy hours, plus taste two “safe but savvy” bottles. - How to Buy Wine at the Grocery Store
Decode the wall of bottles, spot the steals, and avoid the duds. A practical session on label-reading and budget buys, with two bottles to show how these tricks work. - Wine Shop Secrets: Talking to the Pros
Learn how to ask for what you want (without sounding clueless) and leave with a great bottle every time. Includes two wines chosen to sharpen your palate and confidence. - Wine on a Budget: Great Bottles Under $20
Smart strategies for finding quality without breaking the bank. Two budget-friendly wines prove you don’t need deep pockets to drink well. - Travel & Wine: Italy Edition
Planning a trip to Italy? Learn where to go for wine and food: Tuscany’s Chianti villages, Piedmont’s trattorias, and Sicilian seafood with local whites. We’ll taste two classic Italian wines and share insider tips. - Travel & Wine: France Edition
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire — but which regions are worth your time (and euros)? We’ll give you the real insider picks for wine and food, plus two French wines to taste. - Hosting with Wine: Parties Made Simple
From dinner with the boss to Friendsgiving, know how much to buy, what to pour, and how to serve it right. Two “crowd-pleaser” wines included. - Wine Myths Busted
Do sulfites cause headaches? Should you always decant? Are expensive glasses worth it? We’ll cut through the myths, sip two wines, and arm you with smart answers for any wine conversation.
$5.00 – $45.00