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Quick Pours: Wine Myths Busted

Saturday, January 3 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
$9.00 – $39.00
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Do sulfites cause headaches? Should you always decant? Are expensive glasses worth it? We’ll cut through the myths, sip wine, and arm you with thoughtful answers for any wine conversation. Join us for this one-hour class and BYO social hour!

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

 

 

 

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