Master Classes
Monthly In-Person Master Classes with top specialists in the world
Meet Masters of Wine, Ph.D.’s, and study from the most experienced specialists in the industry.
Master Classes
$129.00
Monthly Masterclasses with top specialists in the world.
Meet Masters of Wine, Ph.D.’s, and study from the most experienced specialists in the industry.
Join fellow wine students and enthusiasts for a deep dive on exciting wine topics and interactive tastings. These master classes change monthly and are designed for those who want an educational experience and tastings.
Master Classes are limited to 14 guests. Buy in advance to ensure your spot.
$129.00
Thursday April 20, 2023 6 PM
SENSATIONAL SAUVIGNON BLANCS with Peter Marks MW
Often overshadowed by the more famous white Chardonnay, today Sauvignon Blanc is hugely popular for making distinctively dry and even lusciously sweet white wines. From sassy to serious, Sauvignon Blanc offers consumers more variety than almost any other grape in the world. Join us as we learn about and enlighten your palate with amazing New and Old World Sauvignon Blancs.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday May 18, 2023 6 PM
NATURAL WINE STYLES with Kryss Speegle MW
Few topics have energized the contemporary wine world as much as the natural wine movement. Natural winemaking encompasses traditionalists and revolutionaries, classic regions and new frontiers; it is international, controversial, and eludes a rigid identity. This masterclass maps out essential elements of the natural wine landscape, including its various definitions, its appeal to influencers and consumers, its key figures and its potentially lasting implications. For skeptics, enthusiasts and the curious.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday June 15, 2023 6 PM
BORDEAUX with Wendy Narby
Take a new look at Bordeaux.This masterclass will revise your Bordeaux basics but also look at what and how things are changing in this, the largest and most iconic of French wine regions.
We will ask just how different the right and left bank really are, look at other lesser known appellations where great value lies, update the classifications (yes things do change) and examine the environmental, climatic and market changes wine makers are facing to see how they are rising to these challenges.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday July 20, 2023 6 PM
ROUND THE WORLD WITH ROSÉ with Peter Marks MW
Rosé wines were once fashionable but have now become a mainstay with wine lovers worldwide. Rosé wine consumption is up almost 25% in the last 20 years, a testament to the incredible quality and diversity these wines deliver. With so many different styles to choose from, we’ll take you on a journey to uncover some of the world’s greatest and most fascinating rosé wines to enjoy throughout the year.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday August 17, 2023 6 PM
OXIDATIVE WINEMAKING with Kryss Speegle MW
Oxidation has a long enological career. It is a chemical reaction, a vinification technique, an aging process, a sensory attribute, and a defining element of some of the world’s most fascinating and enduring wines. This masterclass demonstrates the role of oxidation in winemaking and how it contributes to many classic wine styles. Learn where they’re made, how they taste and why they matter.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday September 21, 2023 6 PM
NAPA VS. SONOMA: A BLIND TASTING with Peter Marks MW
Is it Sonoma for wine and Napa for auto parts, or is it Napa for wine and Sonoma for racetracks? No matter, because after this Masterclass you’ll drive home with a better understanding of what these two great regions have in common and what is unique. You’ll also blind-taste similar wines from each location to help you determine what is different and allow you to decide which you like better!
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday October 27, 2023 6 PM
CHAMPAGNE DAY
with Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET and NVWA Director
We know that the world of champagne can be a little confusing. That’s why we created this event for you. You will learn about all the different types of champagne, from single varietal to blends and nonvintage to vintage. You will also get an opportunity to taste them all!
This event will teach you everything you need to know about this iconic drink so that when it’s time for your own celebration, you’ll feel confident ordering a bottle of this famous bubbly for yourself or your guests. And if all else fails, we’ve got some great ideas on how to make any day feel like Champagne Day!
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday November 16, 2023 6 PM
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU
with Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET and NVWA Director
You know that Beaujolais can be young and fruity, but you might not know that the region has so much more to offer. During this Masterclass, we’ll explore 10 Crus of Beaujolais and learn about soil and winemaking influences on styles of wines. We’ll taste Gamay grape varieties and learn how to recognize them by evidence from the glass. And we’ll find out that not all Beaujolais are made with carbonic maceration.
Why the 3rd Thursday of November? You’re probably wondering what the big deal about this day is. Well, it’s a celebration of the end of harvest in Beaujolais and an opportunity to taste some delicious wines from top producers of the region. We know you’re excited to celebrate with us so join us for this fun and informative Masterclass.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
$129.00
Thursday December 7, 2023 6 PM
SUPERB SPARKLING WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
with Peter Marks
We live in the best of times when it comes to enjoying sparkling wines made in the time-honored traditional method. Today, both Champagne and other regions from around the world offer such amazing quality and beautiful styles of bottle-fermented sparkling wines. Come as we reveal who is giving the French a run for their money and blind taste test Champagnes versus the world’s finest competitors.
6 PM arrival, 6:15 start.
What you need to know about Master Classes
- All tastings are sit-down lecture format with a definitive start time
- You will be led through a tasting of 6 to 8 wines and learn a lot
- All tastings will end at 8 PM
- Purchasing tickets ahead of time is recommended
