Core Wine Program (Enhanced Spring Semester)

The Enhanced Core Wine Course runs from May 12th to July 7th. Classes are held from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Classes are not held on May 26th.
Earn a complete
wine education
in a single semester. The Enhanced Core Wine Course combines our Foundation and Intermediate programs into a unified wine education experience.
Plus, the Core Wine Course will save you a sizable amount of tuition. Individually, the Foundation and Intermediate programs cost hundreds of dollars more.
In the Foundation portion of the program, students will learn the techniques and master the knowledge needed to become extraordinary wine tasters. Graduates are able to identify major wine varietals in a blind tasting: a major feat for any wine professional.
In the Intermediate section, students learn about the intricacies of the ever-expanding world of wine. Included in the program is the chance to master the wine styles, climates and varietals of all the major wine-producing countries.
Schedule of Core Classes
Week One
Section #1 Introduction to Wine Regions
Section #2 Intro to Sensory Wine Tasting
Week Two
Section #1 France
Section #2 White Varietal Components
Week Three
Section #1 North American Wines
Section #2 Red Varietal Components
Week Four
Section #1 Australia
Section #2 Old World vs New World
Week Five
Section #1 Italy
Section #2 Varietal Fingerprint Lab
Week Six
Section #1 Spain & Portugal
Section #2 Winemaking Process
Week Seven
Section #1 South America
Section #2 Blind Tasting Class
Week Eight
Section #1 Regional In-Class Exam
Section #2 Tasting In-Class Exam
The Essential Wine Course
The Core Wine Course is the ultimate program for any aspiring somm, winemaker, or wine enthusiast. It includes sections on viniculture and viticulture, Old World and New World wines, blind tasting, and sensory training.
For each wine region, the program covers the essential history, important varieties, and a tasting of important wine styles.
• Compatible with all sommelier qualifications
• The essential program for aspiring winemakers
• Wine enthusiasts welcomed, too.