This 10-class course will be held at the Capital Wine School from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on the following dates: November 30th, December 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, January 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and February 1st. The exam is in person at the Capital Wine School on February 15th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.All WSET study materials, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, 10 in-person class sessions guided by a CWS instructor, the examination, and a digital certificate and digital badge for those who pass the final exam are all included.This course costs $1,695.00 per person. For more information or to register, click here. 

This one-day, in-person course on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at the Capital Wine School offers six hours of guided instruction and concludes with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines examination. This course costs $495.00. Register by November 2nd to receive study materials by mail before class. Space is limited – early registration is recommended. To register, click here. 

1 1/2 hours, $95New Zealand has earned a global reputation in just a few decades, and there’s far more to it than Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Join Capital Wine School for a tour of the country’s key regions and styles, including elegant Pinot Noir from Central Otago, structured reds from Hawke’s Bay, and crisp whites and sparklers on November 21st from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Participants will talk through the cool climate, the landscape, and the innovative winemaking that make these wines so vibrant.This course costs $95.00. To register, click here.

Blind tasting wine is more than a parlor trick, or a way to impress friends, it is the most effective way to develop tasting skills.Learn to identify grapes and regions by color, acidity, residual sugar, tannin, alcohol, winemaking techniques, flavor, and aroma on November 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. These skills will help participants improve their ability to assess, judge, describe, and buy wine (for both consumers and wine professionals). Participants will blind taste 12 wines, each followed by a debriefing and group discussionParticipants may choose to attend in person at the Capital Wine School or virtually on Zoom. This course costs $95.00 per person. For more information and to register, click here. 

From the steep granite slopes of the north to the sun-soaked vineyards of the south, the Rhône Valley produces some of France’s most distinctive wines. On November 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., participants will taste ten carefully chosen bottles that tell the region’s story, from the savory Syrah of Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage and the aromatic Viognier of Condrieu to the generous Grenache-based blends of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes du Rhône. Participants will leave with a clear map of the region and a better sense of what to look for on the shelf.This course costs $95.00. To register, click here. 

This introductory class is designed for those wanting to develop a good foundation of wine knowledge and an understanding of how to taste wine. Participants will taste 10 wines.This class will be in-person at the Capital Wine School on Friday, November 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m and costs $95.00. To reserve a spot, click here. 

The holidays call for wines that can do it all — stand up to a rich roast, complement a cheese board, and still feel festive on their own. In this guided tasting on November 7th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., participants will explore a range of styles suited to holiday entertaining, from crisp sparkling wines to bold reds, with practical tips on what to pour with the favorite seasonal dishes. Whether hosting or bringing a bottle to share this holiday season, guests will leave with a short list of go-to wines.This course costs $95.00 per person and will be offered in person or online. To register, click here. 

Join Kasia White DipWSET, Certified Educator of the Wines of Portugal, on a wine tour of southern and central Portugal on November 6th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will discuss some of the 250 native grape varieties and all their synonyms from around the country. Some may have heard of a few of them, like Alvarinho and Touriga Nacional, but this class will go further and explore some lesser known ones like Arinto, Castelao and Trincadeira. By the time the course is finished, understanding of wines from this beautiful country will be broader, and participants will have some new favorite wines to seek out.This course costs $95.00. To register, click here. 

This is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. It is required that participants hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge before enrolling in this course.For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.This is a 4-day in person course with 2 preparatory Zoom sessions Zoom Sessions November 19th & December 3rd from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. In-person course with wine samples December 10th to 13th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is due by November 5th. This course costs $1,696.00. To sign up, click here.   

Sofra Series returns on November 3rd at 6:00 p.m. with Chef Tae Strain and Winemaker Lisa Hinton of Burnt Hill Farm - recently named to the New York Times’ Restaurant List - placing them among the publication’s 50 favorite places to eat in America for the year.Led by Chef Tae Strain, Burnt Hill’s 12-seat Chef’s Counter is the farm’s fullest expression, showcasing Asian American cooking through the lens of their farm ingredients, including Mangalitsa Pork, Leicester Longwool Sheep, fresh milled grains, and honey. It is this side of Burnt Hill that Chef Tae and team will be bringing to Albi - a tour of their cooking and philosophy.With dinner beginning at $195.00 per person and additional wine pairings for $125.00, tickets can be found here.