Wine 101 – Foundation Online Course™

• Ideal for: beginners

• Time to complete: 4 weeks (self-paced)

• Certification: NVWA certificate

When you’re first starting, wine education can feel overwhelming. Intimidating
even. Our proprietary course is the perfect starting line for what we hope will become a long and
fulfilling journey. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of wine fundamentals in a format that’s easy
to follow and fun!

Your instructors:

• Natalie Breaux, Certified Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator

• Jaclyn Misch, Advanced WSET holder and wine educator

Included in registration when you add wine kit:

• 6 sample wine kit*

• 8 hours of online training (4 modules)

WHY WAIT? Start your journey today! 

We are able to have wine kits shipped to the following states ONLY: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY, and Wash DC.

NO SHIP LOCATIONS: International, AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, MI, MS, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, and WV.

By the end of this course, you will better understand how major grape varieties, wine
regions and winemaking processes around the world shape a wine’s character and taste.

You’ll also be able to…

• Select, store and enjoy wine with greater
  confidence

• Have the tools to sharpen your tasting skills

• Learn how to pair wine with food

Curriculum: 

Wine 101 is 8 hours of instruction divided into four online modules to complete at
your own pace.

1| INTRODUCTION TO WINE

Introduction

1.1 | What's in the Bottle

1.2 | Wine Types & Styles

Module 1 | Review & Quiz

2 | THE INFLUENCE OF SITE, GRAPE VARIETIES, & WINEMAKING

Introduction

2.1 | The Influence of Site

2.2 | The Influence of Grape Variety

2.3 | The Influence of Winemaking

Module 2 | Review & Quiz

3 | THE PRINCIPLES OF WINE REGIONS OF THE WORLD

Introduction

3.1 | Wine Labels

3.2 | Old World

3.3 | New World

Old World vs. New World - Handout

Module 3 | Review & Quiz

4 | WINE TASTING, STORING, SERVING, AND PAIRING

Introduction

4.1 | Tasting Wine

4.2 | Proper Storing & Serving Techniques

4.3 | Wine Pairing Basics

4.4 | Ordering Wine

Module 4 | Review & Quiz

WRAP-UP

Course Review

Wine 101 Final Exam (optional)

FAQs:

Q: How does the online course work?

A: You’ll gain immediate access to the online course and will have 12 months of
access so you can learn at your own pace. The course also contains videos, interactive feedback quizzes,
up-to-date industry statistics, practice exam, and an optional graded final quiz.

Your wine kit will be shipped to you as part of your registration. Similar material will be covered each month so
you can join as your schedule allows. You’ll have a year’s access to all online modules.

Q: Why do I need this certification-can't I just learn this information on my own using Wikipedia and
free online resources?

A: If you have enough time and resources, anything is possible. However, there is so
much inaccurate information on the internet, it is often hard to tell what is worth spending time on. Our
program was designed, researched, and written by wine professionals that understand the responsibility of
creating courses that conform to professional education standards. This will give you the confidence that your
wine knowledge is validated and backed by a globally trusted educational institution.