The Prosecco you know is only the beginning of the story. The rest of it deserves your attention.

with Special Guest Sommelier Marissa Kipp

Eight finalists. One champion. No labels. No mercy.

with Ted Beteta

The land knew what it was doing before we did.

One country. Every great wine idea you can think of. We are celebrating all of it.

Anyone can open a bottle. Doing it like a professional is a different skill entirely.

Educator: Jason Wilfore

Often blended, rarely celebrated. Discover how Meunier shines when it takes center stage in Champagne.

Educator: Chelsea Young

A long time ago, in a vineyard far, far away…

Educator: Jordan Alexandria

Wine may feel romantic but it has never existed outside policy, power, and place.

Educator: Chelsea Young

Not all wines are trying to be the same thing and that’s the point.

Special Guest Educator: Janeen Jason

A guided introduction to the bittersweet world of amaro where herbs, history, and balance meet.

Educator: Jordan Alexandria

A country small in size but enormous in wine personality.

Special Guest Educator: Manjula deSilva

Step out of the classroom and into the vineyard.

Hosted by Limoges Cellars

Explore the uncompromising philosophy and soulful craftsmanship behind one of Umbria’s most iconic and influential estates.

Educator: Chelsea Young

Explore the philosophy, precision, and poetic terroir behind one of Alsace’s most visionary domaines.

Educator: Chelsea Young

Experience Champagne not just as celebration but as structure, soul, and the pinnacle of precision.

Educator: Chelsea Young

What happens when two top tasters trained in completely different systems go glass-to-glass in a blind wine battle?

Watch as they each identify the same mystery wines using their own deductive methods, break down testable markers, and explain how structure, aroma, and technique lead to a final call. Expect bold calls, sharp insights, and maybe a little friendly shade.

Are we training tasters to think… or just to conform? In this opinionated (and eye-opening) session, our lead educator takes the mic to unpack the unspoken issues behind the tasting grids used in major wine certifications.

Can your palate tell the difference between a $7 bottle and a $37 bottle? In this fun, judgment-free blind tasting, we’ll pit Trader Joe’s wines against comparable styles from well-known producers to explore where value ends and quality begins. You’ll taste side-by-side flights without knowing what’s in your glass until the final reveal.

Guest Educator: Sofia Yankelevitch

Explore the nuanced world of Pinot Noir through the lens of the Côte d’Or’s most iconic villages. This class offers a focused tasting of both village-level and premier cru wines from five distinct communes, showcasing how variations in soil, slope, and microclimate shape the character of Burgundy’s most celebrated red grape. Through side-by-side comparisons, students will deepen their understanding of terroir expression, quality tiers, and the stylistic differences that make each site unique.

Educator: Chelsea Young

Welcome to a class that promises to challenge your taste buds and perceptions! In this session, we're diving deep into the world of Kirkland Signature wines and putting them to the test against their "supposed" label counterparts. Kirkland, known for its range of quality private label products, including wines, has garnered quite the reputation. But are these wines truly on par with their higher-priced, brand-name equivalents?

Guest Educator: Kelly Cornett