COURSES DESIGNED FOR THE WINE ENTHUSIAST

As a former educator, I love teaching others about the wine world. After completing various wine courses, I’ve personally designed these classes to be fun, informative, and present wine in a concise way with clear wine graphics. You’ll discover food pairings, service tips and have access to my “must see” wineries of the region. After completing these courses, you’ll sip with confidence and have a wealth of knowledge to share with others. My credentials for instructing include:

  • Certified Napa Valley Wine Expert- through Napa Valley Academy

  • Champagne MOOC course - The Comité Champagne - the trade association that represents the interests of independent Champagne producers (vignerons) and Champagne Houses.

  • Certified Argentinian Wine Specialist - through Napa Valley Wine Academy

  • WSET Wine awards - Level 1, 2, and Level 3 with 1500+ hours of study

  • WSET Level 1 award in Spirits

  • Certified Bourbon Professional with the Council of Whiskey Masters

  • Additional wine courses completed: Margaret River - Wine Folly, Cote du Rhone & Wines of Georgia (Napa Valley Wine Academy)

Wine courses

  • In Person

    Gather a few wine lovers ready to take a deeper dive into the wine world. Classes include handouts of key geography, viticulture practices, grape profiles and guided tasting techniques. A list of suggested wines is provided, but optional for host to purchase. Classes held at host’s chosen private location. Cost is $50/participant. Minimum of 8 participants

  • Virtual

    These engaging courses are presented via Zoom. Prior to the course, key handouts of geography, viticulture and grape profiles will be sent to participants. A list of suggested, but optional wines to taste with the course will be emailed when zoom link is sent. These can be scheduled if a group of 4 or more want to participate. Cost is $35/ participant.

  • Main Line School Night

    I’m pleased to offer courses at Main Line School Night, at their Creutzburg campus: 260 Gulph Creek Rd. These guided classes are 1 ½ hrs and cost $65/participant.

    See full Spring 2026 offerings below. Registration begins in late Dec. 2025

    Register at: https://courses.mainlineschoolnight.org/

Current Wine Courses offered:

Napa Valley

  • From the Judgment of Paris in 1976 to modern day, explore Napa Valley’s history and greatness.

  • Learn how geography, soils and climate influence the area, including famed Rutherford & Oakville bench.

  • Explore sub AVA’s (American Viticulture Area), with maps and marquis wineries of each.

  • Learn why Cabernet Sauvignon is king in Napa, and other varietals to explore.

  • You’ll be familiar with California winemaking techniques and how they plan to adapt to changing climates.

  • I’ll include a Napa itinerary of “must see” wineries and food experiences.

Course Dates:

Private - Contact to schedule if you have 8 or more participants. Class would be hosted at participant’s private residence.

Virtual Dates- Contact to reserve your preferred dates.

Great nights at Main Line School Night

Bourbon & Brisket?! Yes, please!

Enjoy this 3 hour , hands on, chef guided brisket experience.

I’ll be presenting bourbon flights to accompany this luxe BBQ smoke class. Register with Chef Jason at JT Wilder BBQ