2021: A Year of Tasting Classes

IN 2020, the city and state forced all schools to close for almost an entire year. As soon as we were allowed to reopen in October 2021, we posted an entire year’s worth of tasting classes. We hosted some of the greatest classes we have ever offered, up to that point. This included some of our classics (Wine 101, Core Sommelier Program), which were available, plus some very special new classes. Within hours, people were booking seats for November and December, and our Advanced Sommelier programs started to sell out a year in advance!

Here’s a small selection of those classes. Keep in mind that we post hundreds of classes for you to check out! Each class can be taken in person or online for free (for our members).

All Grain Beer Brewing

The All-Grain Brewing Program is a critical step toward becoming a master homebrewer. In this program, the student learns to develop beer recipes and brew all-grain beers. This program is available to groups of six or more.

Napa & Beyond

It’s time to explore America’s greatest wine regions, but this isn’t your Grandfather’s Napa Valley. In this wine tasting class, we dive into the complexity and diversity of the wines coming out of Northern California.

Natural Wines

Natural wines, organic wines, and biodynamic wines have been controversial since the school was founded in 2001. It’s a topic we love, and our advocacy of natural wines has permeated every wine class we’ve taught for the last 20 years.

France vs South America

Welcome to our VERSUS series of wine tasting classes! May the greatest winemakers be victorious in this competition of corkscrews, this pageant of pump-overs, this battle of the brix.

Italian Wine Class

Want to discover the grandi classici del vino Italiano and explore the viticultural gems in  the mezzogiorno? This wine tasting class will give you a fantastic overview of Italian wine.

Croatia & the Adriatic

Come with us and explore this ancient corner of the wine world. One that is more relevant today than it ever has. This is a wine tasting class that will change how you view the world of wine.

Whisky Wars: Japan VS Scotland

Japanese whiskey originated in Scotland, but it’s become its very own creature. Of all booze, whisky is regional and is a profound foil on culture. In this class, we look to the two greatest cultures that have embraced whisky. L

Food & Wine Pairing

Knowing the best wine to serve with food is a challenge. The right choice can turn an average meal into a spectacular feast. The wrong choice can turn a Michelin-star experience into a dumpster fire.

Luxury Greek Wines

Our very first open-to-the-public class on Greek wines! L

Austria, Switzerland, and Germany

The wines of Austria, Switzerland, and Germany!