Specialty Courses

Journey through centuries of winemaking tradition along the stunning Adriatic coast and beyond. Join our founder, Kat, for an unforgettable evening exploring Croatia's most captivating wines—from the sun-drenched islands of Dalmatia to the Pelješac Peninsula. You'll taste indigenous grape varieties you won't find anywhere else in the world, including the elegant Pošip, robust Plavac Mali, and delicious Babić. What You'll…

Cabernet Sauvignon is called the "King of Grapes", and for good reason. This robust and tannic variety is a global superstar and is grown across the world.  Join Kat for this deep dive into Cabernet Sauvignon where you'll explore its origins and history as you taste five high-quality examples from different classic (and one not-so classic) regions.  Bordeaux, California, Washington,…

Have 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…

Tired of the winter chill? Join us this March for a "liquid vacation" as we get a head start on spring. While the March weather may still be unpredictable, we’re heading to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Mediterranean to explore the bright, refreshing wines that define seaside living. We’ll be pouring a selection of five wines that capture the unique…

Join us in welcoming Keith Reese from Herita, USA for a guided tasting on Thursday, March 19th at House of Wine.   Who is Herita USA?  In 1935 Count Gaetano Marzotto founded Santa Margherita winery which has been crafting internationally known wines for over 80 years.  Today the Marzotto family imports and represents a wide variety of Italian wines from across the country with…

Experience the quality and value of a winery that's been producing delicious Washington state wines from the iconic Red Mountain AVA for over 25 years- Fidélitas. Join us in welcoming Greg Giere, National Sales Manager for Fidélitas. What is Fidélitas winery? Fidélitas is nestled in the heart of Washington’s most distinctive terroir, Red Mountain. What began in a family kitchen…

Ever had a wine and wondered, "Is this BAD or do I just not like it?".  Explore the wide world of wine faults with us.  Yes, this is a class where you pay to learn about wines that aren't quite right!  No foolin'! We'll taste and smell our way through the most common offenders from physical and microbiological sources including…

Explore one of Walla Walla's best kept under the radar wineries- Caprio Cellars.  We love the high quality and high value wines they produce and can't wait to share them with you.  You'll enjoy five wines which highlight their commitment to great fruit, respectful winemaking, and a sense of place. Join us in welcoming Robbi Ebel, Director of Sales for…

Ready to Run for the Rosés?  While the Kentucky Derby is not here quite yet, rosé season IS here.  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…

Think you can taste a wine's price? More importantly, do you know which one do you actually prefer? Join us for an interactive blind tasting where we strip away the labels and let the wine in the glass do the talking. Get ready to experience three head-to-head pairings (six wines total), matching value wines ($10-$15) against "splurge-worthy" wines(+$50) of the…