Wine 301: Cornerstones of Quality- February 2026

COURSE SYNOPSIS
The much awaited follow-up to Wine 201 and the third course in our “Fundamentals” of wine series, this class digs even deeper into understanding the full essence of wine. Focusing strongly on palate building and red wines, we’ll examine the importance of key structural components such as body, tannins and alcohol. After honing our identification skills, we’ll explore how the vineyard and winemaking process can impact these compounds and gain a stronger knowledge about their impact upon wine quality. You’ll learn not just the how, but the WHY behind what we experience and enjoy in the glass.

But that’s not all!  We’ll explore the key elements of wine quality and how to evaluate them in wine including balance, length, intensity, complexity, ageability, and typicity. Finally, we’ll taste a delicious 10 year+ aged wine to see how wine characteristics change over time.

This is an unforgettable class you won’t want to miss!

DETAILS

• Class focuses on the science of wine production and sensory analysis and includes hands-on experiments.
• A minimum of 5 different wines will be explored via guided tastings
• Light appetizers will be provided
• A maximum of 14 seats are available in each course
• Classes is held from 6:30-8pm

FUNDAMENTALS OF WINE PACKAGE

Purchase the Fundamentals of Wine ticket and you will be attending all four of our core classes:

• Wine 101- Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Wine 201- Tuesday, February 10, 2026
• Wine 301- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
• Wine 401- Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• All four classes can be purchased for a discounted price of $240

***Due to the complexities of scheduling, class tickets are nonrefundable but they are transferrable to other attendees. If you have any questions about your tickets, please call or email us directly.***

Questions? Contact House of Wine via email: [email protected] or via phone at 208-297-WINE (9463).

See you in class!