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…
Come join us at House of Wine for all day $15 flight! You'll taste three wines from our Flight of Fancy tier all for $15. Nerd out notes and plenty of Wine Guide tips are guaranteed. No RSVP needed. Just come ready to enjoy!
Come join us at House of Wine for our exciting “First Thursday” event in April! For this night we'll put aside our regular wine by the glass options and offer selections for a free three wine tasting of House of Wine selections. The festivities begin at 5pm and last until 8pm. This is a free event and no registration is…
Interested in taking your love of wine to the next level? Start with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines and continue your journey!
Mexican wines are coming into their own, winning international acclaim from a wide range of wine styles. Haven't tried Mexican wines before? Now's your chance in this relaxed four wine tasting mixer where you'll enjoy your selections while learning from seasoned pros from Idaho Wine Merchant and mixing with other wine lovers. We'll feature the following wines: Monte Xanic Grenache…
It's one thing to enjoy the wine in your glass and it's something else to try to decipher those obnoxious tasting notes that accompany labels, critics' reviews, and books. Who makes this stuff up? Pencil lead? Zesty? Minerality? It's as daunting as understanding how to file your taxes! In this class our founder and wine geek, Kat, will guide you…
Surf’s up dudes and the wines are tasty! Let’s dive into spring with wines from coastal regions around the world. Shake off those heavy winter reds and sip into something lighter and brighter. We’ll see what influences the ocean has on wines and taste why they are the perfect way to celebrate springtime. Loud Hawaiian shirts optional (but encouraged)! Attendees will…
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…
Join 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%…
What 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…
