Specialty Courses

Italy produces some of the world’s most distinctive and powerful red wines. Join Wine Guide Mark as we travel from the warm Mediterranean south to the hills of central and northeastern Italy, exploring how climate, elevation, soil, and indigenous grapes shape a wine’s expression. We’ll also examine winemaking techniques such as extended maceration, barrel aging, and the use of dried…

Gift giving and holiday dinners are coming up and it can be tricky to figure out the right wines to choose. We’ve all been there: - You’re invited to a dinner with a wide range of dishes being served. - There’s a wine lover on your gift list but you’re not sure what they like. - It’s a potluck so…

We all have favorite Cabs. It’s ok. However, as wine enthusiasts, it’s helpful to remember that there are THOUSANDS of different grape varieties used to make wine. There’s no way to try them all, but we can use our favorites as a starting point. Join Wine Guide Michael to explore new terroir by asking, “IF I like this wine, THEN…

This is not just a tasting—it's an exclusive invitation to experience the pinnacle of global winemaking. For one evening, we are uncorking an unparalleled collection of bottles, featuring a combined retail value of over $4,250!  Making the night even more memorable, we'll be guided Wilson Daniels Director of Education William Davis: an expert sommelier with over three decades of experience…

Santa Barbara – the “American Riviera” – has become a world-class wine region over the past fifty years. It is home to a surprisingly broad range of terroirs – from the warmer inland reaches of the Santa Ynez Valley, which produces lush and opulent wines from Bordeaux and Rhone varieties, to the windswept Northern Santa Maria Valley, where modern commercial…

Love Champagne and want to taste some stellar examples while learning about how it's crafted and the stories behind each wine?  Join us for a night to remember as we explore the wide world of luxury Champagne. From growers to storied houses, our Founder Kat will cover all the key styles of Champagne in five pours from non-vintage blends to…