Tasting Classes in Washington, DC

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! With my 2 decades of professional wine experience and your thirst for... knowledge... we'll go on a journey through the world of wine together. We'll cover wine basics such as varietal, tasting techniques, region/history, everyday-practical wine appreciation tips etc. In addition,...

Become the master of your own home bar! We will kick off with learning bar tools (and substitutions!) and key skills, then move on to how to master a few classic cocktails. Special skills you will learn include how (and when) to use egg whites, alcohol infusions best practices, how to choose the appropriate base spirit, and more! We will learn...

Learn how to make delicious cocktails from a Master Mixologist who knows how important it is to start with the classics- like the Martini and Manhattan, so you can move on to the craft cocktail realm- perhaps a Key West Sunset or Lavender Lemontini. During this course, important details about liquor, cocktail recipes and mixers pair with fun and...

Learn how to make and bottle your own hot sauce--that can be shelf-stable for months or years to come. From mild to wild, let me take you on a ride of the basics in taste profiles for hot peppers and flavors that are sure to wake you up more than your morning coffee. Class structure will be set up to show you how to choose the peppers, keep yourself...

The San Francisco Bay Area is under order to Shelter in Place through April 7th. During this time, all in-person classes will be conducted in live webinar format unless otherwise indicated.  All webinar participants will receive pdf handouts, suggested wine lists, and a calendar invitation to attend the webinar with login details.  No live...

Travel the world of Syrah... Explore the power, elegance and versatility of Syrah/Shiraz and its potential to challenge Cab & Pinot as king of CA reds. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how Syrah varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines....

This is a great way to learn whiskey and develop your taste: in this session, you will learn how whiskey is made, the many differences between whiskies, how to taste, and practice. The goal? You will learn how to better enjoy whiskey! This is very interactive, quite fun and you can ask any question! Being at home is probably the best spot to learn...

This is the Whisky Ambassador Program, the World’s first accredited Whisky training Program that will make each participant very comfortable choosing, enjoying or speaking about whisky afterwards. Whisky by numbers, history, geography Production from raw material to bottle Whisky diversity, business approach Nosing and tasting principles –...

Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannin, residual sugar (RS) and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary.  Attend this fun session to gain confidence in knowing what kind of wines you like and how to describe them. Or use this as the start of your journey in preparing...

“The Devil made Pinot Noir” – André Tchelistcheff   We skip Blanc, Gris and all other Pinot as we fade to Noir. Pinot Noir is grown all over the world, though it is difficult and finicky. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules? Learn pairing theories and exceptions and the progression of flavors in multi-course meals. Come play with your food and wine as we taste 36 combinations and discuss each student's impressions and preferences. Challenging food ingredients will also be reviewed and how to overcome the...

The San Francisco Bay Area is under order to Shelter in Place through April 7th. During this time, all in-person classes will be conducted in live webinar format unless otherwise indicated.  All webinar participants will receive pdf handouts, suggested wine lists, and a calendar invitation to attend the webinar with login details.  No live...

In this workshop, our Industry Leading Instructors help students learn and practice flaw identification using the Society of Wine Educators’ Faults and Imbalances Exam with the same samples and ratios presented for the Certified Wine Educator level. Master Glancy will also teach students exam preparation and test-taking strategies to help students...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules?  Learn basic food pairing theories and see how different styles of wine interact with primary flavor components. Come taste many combinations and discuss the impact on your palate. Learn your preferences and those in the class and improve your confidence with new pairing knowledge!...

The Greatest Wines of France French wines serve as the foundation for most people trying to understand the wines of the world. After all, the French created the first nationwide appellation system that has since become the model for the European Union. Credential seekers can check out our French Wine Scholar program, but everyone will enjoy Intro...