Spain & Portugal: Classic Wines

Without question, Italy provides a staggering percentage of the world's most distinctive and interesting wines. In addition, the sheer breadth of styles they produce is equally impressive. From the steely, minerally whites of the Tre Venezie and Val d'Aosta to the dark, powerful reds of Sicily and Campania, this country is a formidable force in...

Our Wine 101 is not only one of the best classes we offer, it's also my favorite one to teach. Yes, we talk fundamentals, but more than just a rote review of grapes and regions, our goal is to make wine your friend. In this class, you'll become familiar with what you like, but also why you like it.  In turn, you'll know what questions to ask,...

By far, one of my favorite class of the year. We’ll pour six wines. Some from islands. Some from volcanoes. Some from volcanoes on islands. We’ll talk about why these wines are unique, what sets them apart, and how to track them down. Islands are a special habitat for growing grapes. When the vineyards hug the coast, the grapes soak up the...

Join us in unravelling the mysteries of the EU labelling scheme and compare it with wine from the rest of the world. We will look for global wine patterns touring the world in a glass. Take in the highlights of France, Italy, and Spain, plus various New World regions. The tasting of 5-7 wines will focus on New World vs Old World and examples from various...

This fast-paced, comprehensive 1-day intensive workshop focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including blind wine tasting analysis, food & wine pairing, and professional wine service techniques. Created by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and...

This fast-paced, comprehensive 1-day intensive workshop focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including viticulture & enology as well as major wines of the world. Created by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and intermediate level sommelier exams...

In this workshop, our Industry Leading Instructors guide students to work the deductive tasting grid against the clock.  Students will continue to practice their improved blind tasting skills and develop discipline to analyze every wine in the same manner every time. Students will also learn exam preparation and test-taking strategies to help...

Real men drink pink, and so do real women. Rosé, or Blush, wine consumption has been increasing rapidly in recent years. From simple and fruity to complex, ageworthy, food wines, $5-$500 a bottle and everywhere in between. In this eye opening workshop, we'll learn about the original wines of the elite and how they're coming back strong. Any red...

“The Devil made Pinot Noir” – André Tchelistcheff   We skip Blanc, Gris and all other Pinot as we fade to the dark side of Noir. The Pinot Noir grape is grown all over the world, though it is difficult and finicky. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how Pinot Noir wine varies based on climate, soils and...

Discover the major wine denominations of Northern Italy’s Piemonte or Piedmont as they say in English. Explore the famous appellations of Asti, Gavi, Barolo, Barbaresco and much more. Learn where they're located, what grape varieties they're made from, their styles and importance, and an introduction to foods and culture of the regions. A portion...

Zinfandel is a California classic and accounts for almost 10% of California grape vine acreage. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Compare it to its genetic relatives from Italy, Croatia & perhaps beyond. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of...

Hone your identification skills with Master Sommelier David Glancy as you tackle challenging flights of both neutral white wines and intensely herbal whites to discover and profile the similarities and differences in the varietals. Global wine regions are also considered as Master Glancy helps you decipher the differences between regional and varietal...

This Napa Valley workshop provides students with an in-depth exploration and significance of the world-famous Napa Valley.  Learn more about the amazing geography, history, and climate ideal for grape growing, as well as the importance for understanding the region’s impact on the state of California and its significance within the world of...

Cab is often proclaimed as King, but Chard is everywhere... Chardonnay is Pinot’s Burgundian cousin, California’s most widely grown grape and is grown all over the world. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Taste it with and without oak, from cool and warm climates. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions...

Learn more about the many types of aromatic white wines in this workshop and how to recognize them in a blind tasting.  We'll help you discover how to identify and profile the similarities and differences of aromatic dry to off-dry white wines using the most challenging flights. Global wine regions are also considered as you learn to decipher...