Wine House Classes - UPDATED January 9

WINE HOUSE CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS!

Kick off the New Year by increasing your knowledge about wine... or sake! The Wine House is now offering multiple levels of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) courses, including the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake. We also offer courses from the Wine Scholar Guild, including the introductory Italian Wine Scholar Prep course and the in-depth French Wine Scholar course. All courses have been adapted to use technology in the educational process to ensure student and instructor safety. Please see below for each course's details (online modules, course structure, instructors, whether wines are included or optional, how exams are administered, etc.), as each course is structured differently.

As noted in Food & Wine, the Wine House was named one of ten of the “World’s Best Wine Shops.” In addition to being described as a “wine geek’s dream destination” with modest markups and excellent small-production offerings, we were noted for having “an impressive lineup of classes.” We are delighted to be able to offer our class lineup again. Some of the courses will be instructed by Monica Marin, Director of Education here at The Wine House, who was named 2019 French Wine Scholar (FWS) Instructor of the Year by the Wine Scholar Guild and is one of ten educators worldwide who was nominated by the WSET as an Educator of the Year for 2019!

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SUMMARY OF UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, ONLINE $595
Access begins Monday, January 25
5 week course, includes wine tasting kit with 6 wine samples, live tasting webinar and ONLINE exam

Italian Wine Scholar Prep Course, ONLINE $295
Begins Sunday, January 31
3 week course, includes 3 live webinars and optional in-person exam
Wine purchase optional

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake, ONLINE $250 *NOTE NEW DATE*
Access begins Monday, February 22
4 week course, includes ONLINE exam, plus tasting webinar with Toshio Ueno, Master of Sake, and ONLINE exam
Sake purchase optional

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, ONLINE $299
Access begins Monday, February, 22
4 week course, includes wine tasting kit with 6 wine samples and ONLINE exam

French Wine Scholar Certificate, ONLINE $899
Access begins Monday, February 22
8 week course, includes 30 wine samples, 8 live webinars and in-person exam

See cancellation policy for each class below.

Scroll down for details on these classes.

Register by: Noon on Saturday, January 16
Course starts: Monday, January 25
Live tasting webinar led by Monica Marin: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30PM
Course finishes: Sunday, February 28
Online exam (1 hour): Saturday March 6 at 10AM

IMPORTANT: The WSET requires us to submit each student’s birthday to complete the registration for online classes. Please enter your birthday in the Special Instructions box when placing your order.

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.

The course is based around a 5-week, 6-module online program with a recommendation of 6 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook (30 hours total for the course). Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. This course includes a 6-wine tasting kit and a live webinar tasting led by Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019.

The online course structure allows the student to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars, except for the tasting webinar (Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30PM, which will be recorded for students who can’t attend live) and the exam on March 6.

Learn more about this course.

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, January 17, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Saturday, January 16, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.

Register by: Saturday, January 23
Online access and book available: Beginning Saturday, January 30
Course Live Webinars: Sundays, January 31, February 14 and February 21, beginning at 4PM
Optional in-person socially distanced exam: Sunday, March 7, time TBD. Students will be assigned different time slots to ensure social distancing.
Instructor: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019.

THIS COURSE IS YOUR FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD OF ITALIAN WINE
This is a new program from the internationally acclaimed wine school, Wine Scholar Guild (home of the French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar courses). Our first offering of this course in the fall sold out and we are excited to offer it again!

Learn about all the key wines from Italy in 8 hours of webinars with The Wine House’s acclaimed instructor, Monica Marin. IWS Prep is designed to address the needs of the inquisitive wine enthusiast and aspiring wine professional alike. As a foundation course, IWS Prep remains accessible but is content-rich and full of cultural highlights that are as engaging as they are entertaining.

· Optional in-person exam on March 7 for one person (webinars can be attended by family or a tasting group at home). The optional exam includes 50 multiple choice questions and passing students will be awarded the IWS Prep Certificate (60% correct to pass).

· A list of recommended wines to sample on your own or in a group when you attend the webinars. The list of recommended wines will be sent to students a week prior to the course start date.

Wines are not included in the price of this course; however, if you wish to organize a tasting group for the course to follow the webinars, we will be offering a 10% discount on the 24 recommended wines that will be highlighted in the live webinars (12 wines from Northern Italy and 12 wines from Central & Southern Italy). Students who enroll in the course will be given instructions for purchasing the recommended wines. Discount will apply to any 12 or more individual wines purchased for this course

Learn more about this course.

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the Wine Scholar Guild on Thursday, January 21, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Wednesday January 20, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after study materials and exams have been ordered from the Wine Scholar Guild.

Register by: Saturday, February 13
Course starts: Monday, February 22
Sake Tasting Webinar Led by Toshio Ueno, Master of Sake (optional): Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 to 7:30PM
Course finishes: Sunday, March 21
Online exam (30 multiple-choice questions): Saturday, March 27 at 10AM

IMPORTANT: The WSET requires us to submit each student’s birthday to complete the registration for online classes. Please enter your birthday in the Special Instructions box when placing your order.

NOTE: Optional 3 bottle sake kit can be purchased separately.

This course includes a sake tasting webinar led by Toshio Ueno, the only person in the world to hold Master of Sake, Master Sake Sommelier, and WSET Sake Educator diploma. In 2016 he was awarded the industry’s most prestigious title Sake Samurai from Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association.

This Level 1 Award in Sake is a 4-week, 7 module online learning program with online educator support available during the course. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4-week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

Learn more about this course.

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, February 14, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Saturday, February 13, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.

Register by: Saturday, February 13
Course starts: Monday, February 22
Course finishes: Sunday, March 21
Online exam (45 minutes): Saturday, March 27 at 10AM

IMPORTANT: The WSET requires us to submit each student’s birthday to complete the registration for online classes. Please enter your birthday in the Special Instructions box when placing your order.

This Level 1 Award in Wines is a 4-week, 7 module online learning program with educator support available during the course. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4-week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

The course prepares the student for WSET qualifications and they are guided by a WSET online educator. Students can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.

Learn more about this course.

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, February 14, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Saturday, February 13, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.

Registration deadline: Friday, February 12
Online access to course begins: Monday, February 22
Course materials and first wine tasting kit available: Monday, February 22, after 2PM
LIVE WEBINARS
Dates: Thursdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 25, April 1, 8 & 15
Start Time: 6PM, duration 1.5 to 2 hours
Socially distanced in-person exam (1 hour): Saturday, May 1, in the morning. Students will be assigned different time slots to ensure social distancing.
Instructed by: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019.
Instructor contact: monicam@winehouse.com

The French Wine Scholar™ education program is the most advanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date French wine course available. This course includes 8 weeks of self-study fully supported by a comprehensive study manual, interactive e-learning modules for each region, and 8 live review webinars with tasting of 30 French wines. Your online instructor will be Monica Marin DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019.

This format provides the convenience and flexibility of an online study program with interactive live “classroom” instruction delivered to via computer or tablet and includes live, guided tasting of 30 French wines. Stellar instruction from an award-winning instructor combined with a flexible schedule of study designed for busy professionals and all the necessary tools to master French wines.

The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all French wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities. It provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools that are designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.

COURSE INCLUDES:
• 8 live webinar review sessions
• 30 French wines will be tasted in live guided tastings
• The 270-page, full-color French Wine Scholar Study Manual (6th edition)
• 1-year access to the French Wine Scholar online study program
• Registration for the French Wine Scholar exam (1 hour, 100 multiple choice questions, a passing minimum of 75%)

REGISTRATION: Two installment payment plans are available – please call the Order Desk for special arrangements: 310.479.3731 Ext 0

Learn more about this course.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No cancellations after Sunday, February 14 (course materials are ordered).