Just the Basics: Wine Made Fun is a series of five classes, over five weeks, that will introduce you into the vast world of wine and will help you take the mystery out of wine! In this class, like in all our classes, we use our “Wine Made Fun” approach, which will allow you to learn all about this magical beverage in a comfortable, interactive, and non-judgmental environment. 

Each class is 45-60 minutes in length, and the cost of the course is $249 for all five interactive class sessions held via Zoom. There is a 30-student limit for each class. 

This course will be split up into five different classes over a five-week period on consecutive weeknights, with one class each week – always at 7pm and always on Zoom.

Purchase of this course includes: 

• Access to our Thinkific platform & Zoom links to attend your instructor-led classes 
• Five student packets (one for each class) chock full of information and tools to assist in learning during the course and serve as a resource to you after the course
• Invitation to join our Urban Wine School Happy Hour Community 
• Wine recommendations to complement the course, or purchase them directly from WineJug

If you would like to pair your course with some wine, you have the option to purchase either a 4-pack or a 6-pack of wine through our partner, WineJug. Check out the Wine Pack page for more information! 

The five classes include: 

Class #1: Reading Labels & Opening Bottles
Class Description: In this class, you'll learn everything you need to go from the wine store to your glass. We will go over some important terminology, how to read a wine label to know what you are buying and drinking, and finally we will go over how to open still and sparkling wine like a pro!

Class #2: Wine Service & Faults
Class Description: In this class, you'll learn the best practices for serving your wine in order to get the most out of it, including when to chill and what glassware to use. We will also learn about wine faults and how to identify when the bottle you've opened needs to be sent back. 

Class #3: How to Taste Wine
Class Description: We all know how to drink, but in this class you'll learn how to properly taste wine and to know what to look for when you're swirling, sniffing, and sipping. We'll also expose myths and give you tips and tricks to help you feel like a wine pro! 

Class #4: Food and Wine Pairing & Wine Storage and Aging
Class Description: In this class, you'll explore the art and science behind the basic rules of pairing food and wine, along with some classic pairings you can always count on. We will also learn about how to best store your wine and which wines you should age vs. drink right away! 

Class #5: New World vs. Old World
Class Description: In this class, we’ll begin to travel around the vast world of wine, where we will explore and discover different regions, including the differences between the New World + Old World wine making styles, techniques, and traditions.

When choosing your course, make sure to confirm you can attend all five class sessions in the course by checking the course schedule.  Once purchased you will receive access to the digital course and Zoom details within 48 hours of the course start date.  

Available Course Dates: 

August 2021 - Mondays at 7pm 

• August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, August 23rd AND August 30th

August/September 2021 - Wednesdays at 7pm

• August 4th, August 11th, August 18th, August 25th AND September 1st

September/October 2021 - Tuesdays at 7pm 

• September 7th, September 14th, September 21st, September 28th AND October 5th 

September/October 2021 - Thursdays at 7pm 

• September 9th, September 16th, September 23rd, September 30th AND October 7th

October/November 2021 - Mondays at 7pm 

• October 11th, October 18th, October 25th, November 1st AND November 8th 

October/November 2021 - Wednesdays at 7pm 

• October 13th, October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd AND November 10th

November/December 2021 - Mondays at 7pm 

• November 15th, November 29th, December 8th, December 13th AND December 18th

November/December 2021 - Wednesdays at 7pm 

• November 17th, December 1st, December 8th, December15th AND December 22^nd