Wine House Classes & Events UPDATED April 27

UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES & EVENTS

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines *STARTS TOMORROW, 4/28!*
Begins Sunday, April 28, $1,499

Cape Classics South African Braai: Winemakers at the Grill!
Wednesday, May 1, $50 *SOLD OUT & WAITLIST FULL!*

Spanish Wine Essentials
3 Monday evenings, begins Monday, May 13, $599

In-Store Beaulieu Vineyards Wine Tasting with Chief Winemaker Trevor Durling *NEW*
Thursday, May 16, $59

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Begins Saturday, May 18, $899

In-Store “Nama Night” Featuring Unpasteurized “Namazake” Sakes *NEW*
Thursday, May 23, $35

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines *NEW*
Saturday, June 8, $399

Class Dates: Sundays, April 28, May 5, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Exam: Sunday June 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. There is free street parking on Sundays.
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Thursday, April 25, 2024. All bookings after April 25, 2024 are final.

Suggested prerequisite: Pass the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or interview and test with instructor

Study materials available for pick up from The Wine House (2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles) as soon as you receive a confirmation email of your registration. It is advisable to pick up the materials before the first class at Wellesley Courtyard on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines (Advanced Certificate) course is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of equivalent education courses or sufficient wine trade experience. The WSET course covers wines of the world in considerable depth over 35 hours (including exam). Over 65 wines will be tasted, and all classes include tastings.

This course includes:
Course taught by Awarded Instructor with over 10 years of Level 3 experience
All printed study materials available for pick up as soon as you register for the course
Six days of in-person instruction, including tasting of over 65 wines and one session dedicated to the Theory Exam
Exam fees for in-person exam (theory and tasting)
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)
Sanitized Riedel glasses in each class

If you need an exam re-sit, The Wine House offers frequent re-sit dates for students registered with us.

To find out more about this course, please contact Monica Marin 310.479.3731, monicam@winehouse.com.

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel until Thursday, April 25, 2024. All bookings after April 25, 2024 are final. No refunds after course materials are picked up. Individual class or exam dates are not transferable to another course offering or to another person.

This limited capacity event is sold out and the waitlist is full.

We are thrilled to welcome South African winemakers and winery representatives from Cape Classics for a “braai” at the Wine House – the first ever Cape Classics South African Braai on the West Coast! Braai (pronounced, “bry”) is a key component of South African culture and is more than just a way of preparing a meal. Braai evokes a spirit of communion that brings people together as they enjoy food cooked over an open flame.

The South African winemakers and winery representatives will be grilling and holding court in part of the parking lot above the store. Our main event space will be open for wine tasting and to enjoy the delicious grilled food.

PARTICIPATING WINEMAKERS & WINERIES
Gavin Slabbert & Josh Raats (Raats Family Wines, Bruwer Vintners, Mvemve Raats)
Danielle Coetsee (Boschendal)
Heinrich Venter (Sales and Marketing Manager, Kanonkop)
Tania Carême (Terre Brûlée, Domaine Vincent Carême)
Petri Venter (Taaibosch & Le Chant)

All wines will be available for purchase at a 10% discount after the event.

BRAAI MENU
Custom Made Boerewors: A coiled South African farmers sausage. Medium grind beef sausage with pork fat; coriander is the star spice.
Peri Peri Chicken: Dry rubbed with Cape Classics’ very own homemade Braai Rub (Paprika, Salt, Ancho Chile, Chipotle, Cumin, Mustard Seed, Coriander, Turmeric, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Cayenne)
Garlic Shrimp: Great quality shrimp in a garlic butter rub
Lamb Kofta: Made with ground lamb, onions, garlic, cumin, turmeric and coriander
Braaibroodjies: Wood fired grilled cheese. MAGIC. Every American knows and loves a grilled cheese, but few have ever had a proper grilled, grilled cheese!
Big Green Salad

CANCELLATIONS: Must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event.

Class dates and time: Mondays, May 13, 20, and June 3, 2024, 6:00 to 9:30 PM
Welcome webinar: Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10 AM (will be recorded)
Exam: Saturday, June 15, 2024, afternoon, exact time tbd
Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Online access: Electronic access to course materials, including e-book, will begin on Sunday, May 12, 2024
Instructor: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – nominated as best WSET Educator 2019, named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the Year 2019, SWS Instructor of the Year 2021, SWS Provider of the Year 2023
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Thursday, May 9, 2024, and all bookings are final after May 9, 2024, or after course materials are picked up.

Students who register before Wednesday May 1, 2024 can pick up their study manual at The Wine House one week before course begins. For registration on May 2, 2024 or later, the study manual will be available at the first class.

Spanish Wine Essentials (SWE) is a NEW beginner-intermediate level course for the world of Spanish wine. This course is from the internationally acclaimed wine school, Wine Scholar Guild (home of the French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar courses). SWE is designed to address the needs of the inquisitive wine enthusiast and aspiring wine professional alike. As a beginner-intermediate course, SWE is accessible, content-rich, and full of cultural highlights that are as engaging as they are entertaining.

Students will explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the key wine regions of Spain to fast-track their understanding of the exciting world of Spanish wine. SWE introduces 23 of the most influential Spanish wine regions. Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context while landmarks and traditional cuisine are highlighted to complete the curriculum. SWE is a stepping-stone to the internationally acclaimed Spanish Wine Scholar, a professional certification advanced program on the wines of Spain.

The comprehensive course structure includes a 95-page study manual, access to interactive e-learning and 3 evenings of in-person instruction with tutored wine tastings in every class. Students will sample 23 wines during the course and should expect to spend 25 hours to master the material (includes in-person instruction and independent study).

See more course details.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations allowed up to Thursday, May 9, 2024. No cancellations after course materials are picked up.

We are thrilled to welcome Trevor Durling, Beaulieu Vineyards chief winemaker, for a spectacular in-store tasting of 6 current releases (including the 100 point 2019 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the 2020 vintage) and 4 library releases of reserve wines covering three decades and going back to 1975! This is a unique opportunity to experience perfectly aged Beaulieu Vineyard wines, including multiple vintages of their Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, the original “cult” Napa Cab!

Georges de Latour and his wife, along with “the Maestro,” André Tchelistcheff, established a legacy of quality wine that transcends the generations. Beaulieu Vineyard is one of the founding wineries in Napa Valley with a winemaking legacy that remains unbroken for over 120 years.

Current releases to be poured:
2023 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($40)
2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($38)
2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine ($65)
2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($95)
2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($150)
2020 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($160)

All current release wines will be available for purchase at a 10% discount after the event.

Library wines to be poured:
1997 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Wine
1993 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1981 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
1975 Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Cheese and charcuterie will be served.

CANCELLATIONS: Must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event.

Dates/times: Saturdays, May 18, June 1 and 15, 2024, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Exam: at end of class Saturday, June 15, 2024
Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, and all bookings after May 15, 2024 are final.

Study materials available for pick up from The Wine House (2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles) as soon as you receive a confirmation email of your registration. It is advisable to pick up the materials and begin reading the textbook before the first class at Wellesley Courtyard on Saturday, May 18, 2024. There is free parking in the building.

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines course is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry but who have little previous knowledge of the broad range of alcoholic beverages available. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who want a serious education in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. Wine tasting is a part of every class. The WSET recommends that students complete at least 14 hours of personal study outside the classroom hours during their course of study. The 4-week duration of this course allows students ample time to prepare for the exam.

This course includes:
All printed study materials that are available for pick up as soon as you register for the course
Three days of in-person instruction, including tasting of over 35 wines, with exam on at the end of the third class on Saturday, June 15, 2024
Exam fees for in-person exam
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)
Free parking in the building
Sanitized glasses in each class

Two installment payment plans are available – please call the Order Desk for special arrangements: 310.479.3731 Ext 0. To find out more about this course, please contact Monica Marin 310.479.3731, monicam@winehouse.com.

Nama (生) means “raw” or “fresh” in Japanese, and it refers to “unpasteurized” sake. While most sakes that hit US shores have been pasteurized twice (once at filtering, and then again at bottling), “Namazake” is either only pasteurized once, or not at all. While these sakes are more difficult to transport (because they must be kept at a constant cold temperature), they also taste lively with fresher and fruitier flavors and aromas – in a way that normal sakes do not. We only get limited amounts of these sakes every year (mostly in the spring), and we’re thrilled to have a special night featuring the best we could get our hands on! Representatives from Kome Collective, Sake Tengoku, and Mutual Trading Co will be here to answer your questions. Sample 14 Namazake with light snacks that show the versatility of sake pairing for only $35. We look forward to seeing you! Kanpai!

Kome Collective:
Taka “Noble Arrow” Tokubetsu Junmai Namazake
Fukucho “Moon On The Water” Junmai Ginjo Namazake Sake
Rihaku “Dreamy Clouds” Namazake Sake
Ama No To Namazake “Heaven’s Door” Tokubetsu Junmai

Sake Tengoku:
Jozen Mizuno Gotoshi Junmai Ginjo Namazake
Tsuji Zenbei Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama Genshu Omachi
Aizu Chujo Junmai Ginjo Namachozo (300ml)
Matsuno Kotobuki Ginjo Namachozo (300ml)

Mutual Trading:
Haneya Prism Junmai Ginjo
Haneya Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo
Amabuki Banana Junmai Daiginjo
Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo
Noguchi Natsu No Namazake
Niwa No Uguisu Usunigori Junmai Ginjo

All sakes poured will be available for purchase at a 10% discount after the event.

Light snacks that show the versatility of sake will be served for pairing.

CANCELLATIONS: Must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event.

Class date & time: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; exam at end of class (45 minutes)
Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Saturday, May 25, 2024, and all bookings after May 25, 2024 are final.

Study materials available for pick up from The Wine House (2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles) as soon as you receive a confirmation email of your registration. It is advisable to pick up the materials at the Wine House before the class on April 21, 2024 at Wellesley Courtyard.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a suggested prerequisite for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course. Students learn the basics of wine in this entry-level course in a format specially designed for those with no previous wine knowledge. It is strongly recommended for consumers or those new to wine, and focuses on the main styles of wines available, tasting technique, wine and food pairing as well as wine service and etiquette.

CLASS INCLUDES
Printed study guide
Tasting of 11 wines
Food pairing exercises
Exam fee and exam with 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes
Successful candidates receive a certificate and lapel pin for the internationally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Free parking in building
Sanitized glassware is provided for each session
Course taught by Monica Marin, nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel until Saturday, May 25, 2024, and all bookings after this date are final. Exams are ordered from the WSET in London under the student’s name and no refunds can be made after a student’s exam has been ordered. No refunds after study materials are picked up by the student.