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Bubble Battle Finale: The Championship Round
Eight finalists. One champion. No labels. No mercy.
with Ted Beteta
Wings & Things | Community Event partnered with The Roots Fund
It's National Chicken Wing Day on July 30th. We are celebrating early with The Roots Fund. You bring the bottle. We'll handle the rest.
Postcards from Walla Walla
Chelsea just got back from Walla Walla. She has feelings. And a wine list.
OI Summer School | Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Week 10 — How to Store, Serve, and Not Ruin Your Wine
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Catalonia
Spain has many wine regions. Catalonia acts like its own country.
The Great Whites of the Côte de Beaune
Chardonnay's home ground. And a case study in how much a village name actually changes what is in the glass.
Why Cabernet Married Merlot
The classic blends did not happen by accident. Each one solved something.
Beyond the Hype: Understanding IPA
You either love IPAs or you have strong opinions about them. Either way, this class is for you.
Educator: Jen Blair, Master Cicerone
International Beer Day | Community Event
A room, a lineup of beers, and the person who can answer every question you have ever had about them.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 4 day Intensive
This 4 week intensive course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Vinho Verde
The cheap fizzy stuff is the tourist version. The real Vinho Verde is a different wine entirely.
WSG French Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
French Wine Essentials makes the complex world of French wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind France's top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of French wine.
Educator: BK Kapella
The Other Half of French Wine
France makes as much great white wine as it does red. Most drinkers only know a fraction of it.
Fingerprints in the Glass
Every wine carries evidence of the choices made in the winery. This class teaches you how to read it.
An Introduction to Beer, Done Right
The beer class you wish you had taken years ago.
Educator: Jen Blair, Master Cicerone®
A Rare Night with Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bubbles you cannot find in Georgia. One night only with Jennifer Anderson of Berry Bros & Rudd
Please note: due to the nature of this event, a minimum of eight attendees must be reserved for the event to proceed.
A Daiquiri Roundtable
Three ingredients. Endless variation depending on which bottle you reach for.
with Jordan Alexandria
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Chile
Long, narrow, and squeezed between an ocean and a mountain range. Chile was built to make wine.
The Nose Knows | Aroma Training
Train your nose to recognize the aromas hiding in your glass.
Theme: Red, Blue, and Black Fruits
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | 12 week In-Person Course
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is designed for both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge. It offers a comprehensive understanding of grape cultivation and wine production for those who want to delve deeper into the world of wine.
Pinot, Passport in Hand
Every wine carries evidence of the choices made in the winery. This class teaches you how to read it.
The Tasting Lab
Two hours. One glass at a time. A different way of tasting wine when you leave.
The Agave Family
Tequila is the introduction. The rest of the family is where it gets interesting.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Coastal California
California is not one wine country. The coast makes an entirely different one.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
Educator: Ted Beteta
What Food Does to Wine
The same wine can taste like two different things depending on what you eat with it. This class shows you why.
Blind Italy: Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Corvina
Three sets of two wines share a grape and a region. Everything else is a mystery.
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Lower Austria
Grüner Veltliner opens the door. What is behind it is a lot more interesting.
How The Bubbles Get IN
Every sparkling wine has bubbles. How they got there is a much longer story.
Cabernet’s Global Cabaret
The most planted black grape in the world? Definitely one of the most misunderstood.
Champagne Specialist | 3 Day Intensive
The Champagne Specialist Course from Comité Champagne offers an in-depth exploration into the world of Champagne, covering its rich history, unique terroir, production methods, and diverse styles.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Veneto
One region. Sparkling, white, red, and dessert. All of it worth your time.
OI’s Fourth Vintage
Four years in. Same room, same mission, a much bigger family than we started with.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 6 Week Course
This 6 week course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
Brandy, Reconsidered
A category older than almost every spirit you drink regularly. Time to give it another look.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria
Wine Pairings for Taste of Smyrna
You bring the plate. We pour the wine that makes it better.
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Victoria
Australia is more than sunburned Shiraz. Victoria is where that becomes obvious.
Beyond Bitterness: Understanding Hops
The plant behind every beer you have opinions about. Meet it during the one week of the year when it matters most.
Educator: Jen Blair, Master Cicerone®
WSG Italian Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
Italian Wine Essentials makes the complex world of Italian wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind Italy’s top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of Italian wine.
Educator: Ted Beteta
The Many Lives of Grenache
Same grape. Three names. A completely different wine each time you find it.
Beyond The Usual Bottles: Sicily
An island, a volcano, and thousands of years of winemaking. Sicily is finally getting the attention it earned.
Oktoberfest: From Royal Wedding to World Festival
A five-day royal wedding somehow turned into the world's largest beer festival. This class is how.
Educator: Jen Blair, Master Cicerone®
Art of Tasting | Masterclass with Sietze Wijma
Discover the science behind wine’s aromas and flavors at this immersive, full-day workshop led by sensory scientist Sietze Wijma DipWSET.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
Barolo: Cru by Cru
Some Barolo comes from somewhere even more specific. This class is about learning the difference.
WSG French Wine Scholar | 12 Week Course
Master the wines of France — one region at a time. Earn the internationally recognized French Wine Scholar credential right here in Atlanta. Twelve weeks, every French wine region, benchmark wines in your glass each session.
Educator: BK Kapella
WSG Spanish Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
Spanish Wine Essentials makes the complex world of Spanish wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind Spain’s top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of Spanish wine.
Educator: Joel Verbist
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 4 Day Intensive
This 4 week intensive course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 3 Week In-Person Course
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
Champagne Specialist | 5 Week Course
The Champagne Specialist Course from Comité Champagne offers an in-depth exploration into the world of Champagne, covering its rich history, unique terroir, production methods, and diverse styles.
WSG French Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
French Wine Essentials makes the complex world of French wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind France's top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of French wine.
Educator: Chelsea Young
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
WSG Italian Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
Italian Wine Essentials makes the complex world of Italian wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind Italy’s top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of Italian wine.
Educator: Ted Beteta
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 6 Week Course
This 6 week course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
Champagne Specialist | 3 Day Intensive
The Champagne Specialist Course from Comité Champagne offers an in-depth exploration into the world of Champagne, covering its rich history, unique terroir, production methods, and diverse styles.
Educator: Chelsea Young
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | 12 week In-Person Course
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is designed for both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge. It offers a comprehensive understanding of grape cultivation and wine production for those who want to delve deeper into the world of wine.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
Champagne Specialist | 5 Week Course
The Champagne Specialist Course from Comité Champagne offers an in-depth exploration into the world of Champagne, covering its rich history, unique terroir, production methods, and diverse styles.
WSG French Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
French Wine Essentials makes the complex world of French wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind France's top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of French wine.
Educator: BK Kapella
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 4 Day Intensive
This 4 week intensive course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
WSG Spanish Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
Spanish Wine Essentials makes the complex world of Spanish wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind Spain’s top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of Spanish wine.
Educator: Joel Verbist
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 6 Week Course
This 6 week course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | 10 week Hybrid Course
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is designed for both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge. It offers a comprehensive understanding of grape cultivation and wine production for those who want to delve deeper into the world of wine.
Educator: Chelsea Young
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
Champagne Specialist | 3 Day Intensive
The Champagne Specialist Course from Comité Champagne offers an in-depth exploration into the world of Champagne, covering its rich history, unique terroir, production methods, and diverse styles.
Educator: Chelsea Young
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | 4 day Intensive
This 4 week intensive course guides you through exploring global wine styles, grape varieties, production methods, reading wine labels, and assessing wine with WSET's SAT. This course will include a tasting of approximately 35 wines.
Educator: TBD
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
Grown Together, Poured Together | Wine & Cheese Masterclass
The land knew what it was doing before we did.
The Grapes Only Spain Grows
Spain has hundreds of indigenous grapes. Most of us know five.
Educator: Joel Verbist
Can She Spot the Sheila?
She knows Syrah better than almost anyone. We made it harder anyway. Think you can beat her? There's something in it for you if you do.
Study Smarter: Wine Cert Prep Workshop
Studying for a wine cert is its own skill. Let's teach you that one first.
OI Summer School | Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Week 9 — How to Pair Wine Without Memorizing Charts
The 1% of Production | Rare Wines
The wines almost no one talks about. Until now.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Sherry, Unfiltered
"I don't like Sherry." Sure you don't. Pull up a chair.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria CSWS
Across the Soils: Gamay
Same grape. Completely different wines. The variable is what it's growing in.
Educator: Joel Verbist
Somms Around Town: A Field Trip for the Curious Palate
Step out of the classroom and into the city, where Atlanta’s top sommeliers pour what they truly love.
Beer 101
You drink it. It's time to actually know what's in your glass.
Educator: Jen Blair, Master Cicerone
OI Summer School | Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Week 8 — How to Order Wine Like You Know What You’re Doing
Vive la France
One country. Every great wine idea you can think of. We are celebrating all of it.
Bubbles & Po-Tay-Toes | Community Event
High-low done right. Bring the fries, we will bring the bubbles.
Bubble Battle: The 32 Wine Showdown - Week 4
32 wines enter. Only one earns the crown.
with Ted Beteta
Champagne's Method, Spain's Wine
Made the same way as Champagne. Understood half as well.
with Certified Cava Educator: BK Kapella
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | 1 Day Intensive
Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.
There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.
This course guides you through exploring various wine styles using your senses of sight, smell, and taste. You'll also learn crucial principles related to wine storage and service.
Educator: Ted Beteta
WSG Spanish Wine Essentials | 5 Week Course
Spanish Wine Essentials makes the complex world of Spanish wine accessible and engaging. Discover the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principles behind Spain’s top wine regions to quickly grasp the intricacies of Spanish wine.
Educator: Joel Verbist
Meet the Book | Supplier Spotlight
Every importer has a point of view. This series helps you find the ones that match yours.
OI Summer School | Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Week 7 — How to Read a Wine List Without Panicking
Before Dinner
The drink before the meal is its own art form.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria
OI Summer School | Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Week 6 — How to Find Good Wine at Any Price Point
Somms Around Town: A Field Trip for the Curious Palate
Step out of the classroom and into the city, where Atlanta’s top sommeliers pour what they truly love.
Bubble Battle: The 32 Wine Showdown - Week 3
32 wines enter. Only one earns the crown.
with Ted Beteta
Small Spend, Big Pour
The famous bottle has neighbors. The neighbors are often better value.
OI Summer School | Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Drink Smarter. Order Better. Stress Less.
Week 5 — The Grocery Store Survival Guide