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The Vermouth Sessions: Exploring Aromatized Wines
Unlock the aromatic world of botanicals, balance, and craftsmanship hiding in every bottle of vermouth.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria
Hidden Gems: Wines You’ve Probably Never Tried
Some of the most exciting wines in the world are made from grapes you’ve never heard of.
Educator: Manuel Patterson
Time in the Bottle: A Vintage Wine class
What happens when wine is given time and left undisturbed long enough to tell the truth.
The Tasting Lab III : Foundations of Blind Tasting & Aroma Training
Learn how vineyard, climate, and winemaking theory show up clearly and consistently in the glass.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Brought to You by the Letter A : Discovering New Wine Grapes
A fun, low-pressure way to meet new grapes and the places they call home.
One Grape, Many Worlds
What happens when the same grape travels the world?
Educator: Manuel Patterson
Slovenia: Europe’s Quiet Wine Secret
A country small in size but enormous in wine personality.
Special Guest Educator: Manjula deSilva
The Edge of Balance: How Acidity Shapes Wine
Learn to recognize the force that gives wine its energy, lift, and longevity.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Bitter is Better: Amaro 101
A guided introduction to the bittersweet world of amaro where herbs, history, and balance meet.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria
Austria, Spoken Through Its Grapes
Some regions are best understood through their grapes and Austria has some of the most distinctive voices in wine.
Educator: Manuel Patterson
Grapes You Think You Know | Classic vs Unexpected Regions
Same grape. Different place. Completely different personality.
Educator: Ted Beteta
Old School vs. New School: Australia in Transition
Taste Australia through two lenses: heritage estates and the producers reshaping its future.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Wines Have Feelings Too | A Tasting Masterclass with Janeen Jason
Not all wines are trying to be the same thing and that’s the point.
Special Guest Educator: Janeen Jason
Apolitical? Can Wine Ever Be Neutral?
Wine may feel romantic but it has never existed outside policy, power, and place.
Educator: Chelsea Young
The Tasting Lab IV : Foundations of Blind Tasting & Aroma Training
Train your palate, trust your nose, and unlock the language of wine one blind glass at a time.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Learning the Language of South American Wine
Discover South America’s rising wine regions and finally feel confident saying their names out loud.
Educators: Manuel Patterson & Sofia Yankelvitch
From Old Vines to New Voices: South Africa Today
A wine culture rooted in history and propelled by a bold new generation.
Educator: Chelsea Young
The Nose Knows: Aroma Training
Train your nose to recognize the aromas hiding in your glass.
Theme: Citrus and Tree Fruits
Alsace by the Glass: Five Grapes, One Place
Five grapes. One landscape. A region where variety and terroir speak in perfect harmony.
Educator: Manuel Patterson
Between Mountains & Tradition: The Wines of Jura
A small region with a singular voice—where tradition, restraint, and originality converge.
I F**king Hate Riesling… Except These
Think you hate Riesling? You probably just haven’t met the right ones yet.
Italy Off the Map: Hidden Regions, Distinct Voices
Italy’s most compelling stories often come from the places just beyond the spotlight.
Women of Champagne Today: Style, Structure, and Vision
These Champagnes reflect confidence, clarity, and authorship and they all belong to women.
International Women’s Day
Quiet on the Coast: Esoteric West Coast Producers
Small producers, big ideas—West Coast wine for the quietly obsessed.
Gateway to Spain: Foundations & Flavors of Spanish Wine
A deep, flavor-driven introduction to Spain’s wine landscape that is perfect for curious explorers and future Spanish Wine Essentials students.
Legacy in the Glass: Celebrating Black-Owned Wine & Producers
A tasting that honors excellence, entrepreneurship, and the stories shaping today’s wine world.
Educator: Manuel Patterson
The Tasting Lab II | Identifying What You Love
Build your sensory confidence by learning not just how to smell and taste but how to recognize the styles you truly love.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Winter Whites, Reimagined: Off-the-Beaten-Path Bottles We Love
Who says white wine is only for summer? These bottles are built for cold nights and deep thinking.
Paolo Bea: Purity, Patience & the Spirit of Umbria
Explore the uncompromising philosophy and soulful craftsmanship behind one of Umbria’s most iconic and influential estates.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Pretty in Pink: Sparkling Rosé Around the World
Explore the elegance and diversity of sparkling rosé, with an uplifting tasting to discover new favorites and appreciate the nuance behind a beloved style.
Don’t Let Level 3 Break You: A Study Guide
Level 3 is where wine theory gets real — and where a lot of students start to feel overwhelmed. This drop-in class is designed to help you study smarter, not just harder. Whether you’re currently enrolled in WSET Level 3, planning to take it soon, or tackling an equivalent exam (CMS, WSG, etc.), we’ll cover proven techniques for mastering regions, grape varieties, and exam formats.
The Myth, The Mineral, The Matrix: A Dive into The Minerality of Wine
Explore the most debated word in wine — what minerality really is, where it might come from, and whether it exists at all.
Educator: Chelsea Young
The Art of Comparison: France vs. America
Learn to taste like a pro by comparing wines side by side. Expand your knowledge from grape to glass one sip at a time.
Theme: France v. US
Roots & Rocks: How Soil Shapes the Vine and the Wine
Dig beneath the surface and discover how the soil beneath the vine becomes the soul within the glass.
This class is intended for advanced wine students, industry professionals, and enthusiasts looking to get nerdy.
Ancient Roots, Modern Revival: Exploring Armenian Wine
Taste the intersection of deep history and modern innovation in one of the world’s oldest and most exciting wine cultures.
Après-Ski in a Glass: Wines of the Alps
Trade your ski pass for a glass with a tasting adventure through the high-altitude vineyards of the Alps.
Educator: Arushi Uppal
High Spirits, Low Proof: Crafting No & Low Alcohol Cocktails
Elevate Dry January with flavor-forward, low or zero-proof cocktails that prove you don’t need alcohol to sip in style.
Educator: Jordan Alexandria
The Tasting Lab | Foundations of Blind Tasting & Aroma Training
Train your palate, trust your nose, and unlock the language of wine one blind glass at a time.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Understanding Oak: From Forest to Glass
Trace the life of a barrel from forest floor to finished wine while you learn how oak shapes aroma, flavor, and feel.
Educator: Chelsea Young
The Many Faces of Grüner: Austria’s Chameleon Grape
Crisp, peppery, and endlessly expressive. We explore how Austria’s signature white grape mirrors its terroir and maker.
Terroir in Harmony: A Deep Dive into Marcel Deiss
Explore the philosophy, precision, and poetic terroir behind one of Alsace’s most visionary domaines.
Educator: Chelsea Young
From Nebbiolo to Nero d’Avola
A journey through Italy’s four great wine heartlands where landscape, language, and legacy pour into every glass.
Educator: Chelsea Young
The Soul of Champagne: A Masterclass in Terroir & Grower Expression
Experience Champagne not just as celebration but as structure, soul, and the pinnacle of precision.
Educator: Chelsea Young
Holiday Pairing Playbook: Wine for Every Festive Table
Discover the secrets to pairing wine with holiday classics — from roast to revelry — no plate required.
Educator: Kimberly Jones
A Few of My Favorite Things: Ted’s Hand-Picked Wine Night
When the cork pops, when the glass sings — taste through a lineup of Ted’s very favorite things.
Educator: Ted Beteta
The Spectrum of Sparkle: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs & Rosé
Explore how technique, grape selection, and craftsmanship give each sparkling style its distinct voice in the glass.
The Art of Comparison: A Sparkling Exploration
Learn to taste like a pro by comparing wines side by side. Expand your knowledge from grape to glass one sip at a time.
Theme: Sparkling Wine
Certifications 101: Free Info Session | Community Event
Curious about taking your wine knowledge to the next level? In this free, no-pressure session, we’ll walk you through the certification programs offered at The Oenophile Institute, including WSET Levels 1–3, Wine Scholar Guild courses, and specialist programs.
Fireside Sips: Wines That Belong by the Bonfire
Where smoke, spice, and a touch of sweetness meet — a tasting that feels like wrapping yourself in a flannel blanket by the fire.