Wine 201: Essentials of Sensory Analysis – February 2026
House of Wine 1008 W. Main Street, Boise, United StatesThe exciting follow-up to Wine 101, this class is the answer to understanding the WHY behind wines.
The exciting follow-up to Wine 101, this class is the answer to understanding the WHY behind wines.
Uncover the fascinating alchemy that creates wine. Take a closer look at the magical process that transforms grapes into wine and gain a better understanding of steps that happen along the way. What is fermentation? What are different fermentation methods? Who really does the heavy lifting of making wine? Hint: it’s not “winemakers”! How do winemakers nudge the process to…
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.
Join our wonderful Wine Guide, Cece, for a exploratory gourmet chocolate and wine evening that starts with one intentional bad pairing, so you can taste exactly what clashes on the palate and why. From there, we explore four curated pairings that move from lighter to richer styles, each one showing how the right balance of sweetness, texture, and intensity can…
Get ready to mark your calendars, wine lovers! On the third Thursday of February, our Retail Manager, Jose, is shaking things up and pouring a one-day-only, exclusive wine flight you won't find anywhere else. This $35, five wine lineup (equal to 2 full glasses) is available 11-8pm and then POOF! It’s gone forever. For February, the theme will be "Iberian…
COURSE SYNOPSIS Do you love a good mystery? Want to put your senses to the test? If so, this is the class for you! More than a parlor trick, blind tasting involves focused sensory skills connected to a keen puzzle solving mentality. In this course we'll connect our senses and minds to unravel the mysteries behind the wines we find…
This is your invitation to experience the pinnacle of American winemaking. For one evening, Jose is opening the cellar to showcase some true heavyweights of Napa Valley. We are uncorking a collection of premium bottles that define the luxury and prestige of the United State’s most famous valley. This journey will take you through Napa’s elite subregions. We will explore…
Interested in taking your love of wine to the next level? Start with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines and continue your journey!
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…