Old World vs. New World Wines
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesHave you ever heard the wine terms "old world" or "new world"? Aside from denoting wines from "classic" wine regions versus those with younger winegrowing origins, these terms also refer to different styles of wine. Think savory versus fruity. Bright versus powerful. Join our Founder, Kat in this exploratory session where we'll discover old world and new world wines and…
Grenache: The Unsung Hero
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesJoin our very own Retail Manager, Jose, as he shines a spotlight on Grenache, one of the most versatile and underrated grape varieties! From bright and refreshing to bold and complex, we’ll explore global expressions that showcase why this grape deserves more love. Don’t miss this chance to sip, learn, and discover the magic of Grenache. Attendees will receive 10%…
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines INTENSIVE -April 26 & 27, 2025
Crane Creek Country Club 500 West Curling Drive, Boise, ID, United StatesWhat is the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines? The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an extremely popular course. It will teach you about the key grape varieties that are grown around the world, the regions in which they grow, and the different styles of wine that these varieties produce. It will also expand on the Systematic Approach…
Progressive Wine Exploration
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesKnow what wines you like but struggle with how to find MORE of them? Then our Progressive Wine Exploration session is for you! Join Kathryn House McClaskey our founder and lead wine educator in learning about progressive wine styles and what makes each wine style unique. From light and fresh to rich and bold, you'll taste a rainbow of wines…
ABC- Anything But Chardonnay!
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesThere’s nothing wrong with Chardonnay, or the other same old go-to because you aren’t sure about some other options. If it’s not your fav, or you just want to change up what’s in your fridge with some new and refreshing alternatives that are both tasty and affordable, come check these out. We’ll explore varietals from several different countries. What’s better…
May First Thursday with Hell’s Canyon Winery~ FREE Wine Tasting
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesCome join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in May! For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer selections for a free three wine tasting from famed local producer, Hell's Canyon Winery. The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event and no…
Refreshing Rosé
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesLove to drink pink? Us too! Join us for a wonderful night of learning all about rosé wines. Led by our founder and lead educator, Kat, she'll cover how rosé wines are crafted, classic and new regions for production and discuss key tasting components while exploring five distinct wines. One hour never tasted so good! Featured wines will be available…
Spring into Sauvignon Blanc
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesHot weather is just around the corner so let’s open up a cold one - a chilled bottle of white wine! International Sauvignon Blanc Day is the first Friday in May and we’ll celebrate it by tasting wines from various regions to discover the delicious range of this prolific grape. Sauvignon Blanc is grown around the world and made into…
Sunshine and Summer Whites
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesRemember that spring you walked through the hillsides of France, sipping a beautiful glass of white wine & basking in the sunshine? Or that summer you walked down to the beach in Greece, sharing Assyrtiko on the shore? That quaint patio in Spain where the conversation was flowing and the wine was simple and divine? Whether a memory or a…
Diverse, Delicious Piedmont
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesPiedmont may be known for Nebbiolo, but it's other wines deserve the spotlight too! Join us for a fun tasting event led by our very own Jose, where we’ll explore the diversity of amazing varieties from this iconic Italian region. The line-up will be arranged progressively by wine style building up to a Nebbiolo finale! This event is the perfect…