Wine House Classes & Events - UPDATED Sept. 25

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Our in-store tastings are going strong, and we continue to offer various levels of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Award in Wines courses, as well as a Champagne Master Class in November. Some courses have been adapted to use technology in the educational process for flexibility. Please see below for each course's details, as each course is structured differently. Proof of vaccination is required for all indoor classes and we will follow state and local guidelines for masking.

As noted in Food & Wine Magazine, 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 have revamped our main event room upstairs above The Wine House are thrilled to welcome customers back for events and our Wine House Kitchen restaurant! Reserve your table for dinner and stay tuned for our next Fest in the newly revamped space.

Know someone in Paso Robles or Santa Barbara who is interested in WSET classes? We currently have WSET Level 1 & Level 2 Award in Wines classes in Paso Robles and a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines class in Santa Barbara.

SUMMARY OF UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES & EVENTS

Duval-Leroy Champagne In-Store Tasting *SOLD OUT*
Thursday, September 29, $40
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines *NEW SPACES ADDED!*
Saturday, October 1, $350

Marchesi di Barolo In-Store Tasting *NEW*
Tuesday, October 11, $60

Cloudy Bay In-Store Tasting
Thursday, October 13, $35

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Begins Saturday, November 5, $850

Champagne Master Class *NEW*
Saturday, November 12, $265

We’re thrilled to welcome Carol Duval-Leroy, owner & CEO of Champagne Duval-Leroy, one of the last independent and family-owned champagne houses.

Since 1859, Duval-Leroy family has been perfecting the quality of its non-vintage Brut Reserve, balancing passion with an aesthetic sensibility. The winery has been awarded one of the most prestigious organic certifications in France, Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), Level 3, awarded by the French Ministry of Agriculture for its excellence, its respect for nature, biodiversity, and water management. Also, Duval-Leroy is the first House to create a certified organic Brut Champagne.

The new Wine House Kitchen restaurant is open! Make a reservation for dinner after the tasting.

Wines to be tasted:
NV Duval-Leroy Brut Reserve Champagne ($45)
NV Duval-Leroy Blanc de Blanc Champagne ($75)
NV Duval-Leroy Brut Rose Champagne ($75)
NV Duval-Leroy Brut Femme de Champagne ($150)
2002 Duval-Leroy Brut Femme de Champagne ($325)

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.

Class Date & Time: Saturday, October 1, 2022, 9:30AM to 4:30PM, exam at end of class
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
IMPORTANT: This 6-hour class will be taught in-person indoors. Proof of vaccination required for this class.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a suggested prerequisite for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 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.

The 6-hour course includes an exam with 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes, printed study guide, tasting of 11 wines, food pairing exercises, and exam fee. Successful candidates receive a certificate and lapel pin for the internationally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

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 class on October 1 at Wellesley Courtyard.

CANCELLATIONS: Because exams are shipped from London, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Friday, September 16, 2022, and all bookings after September 16, 2022 are final. There can be no refunds after the student’s exam has been ordered or after study materials are picked up by the student.

Please join us in a rare and unrivaled Piedmont tasting! The Wine House is thrilled to welcome Valentina Abbona, sixth generation to head the Marchesi di Barolo winery, for an in-store tasting of 8 wines. Marchesi di Barolo is a family owned and operated estate, and a founder of the Barolo category. They represent the great wine traditions of Piedmont with holdings in the exclusive Barolo crus of Cannubi, Sarmassa and Coste di Rose.

Marchesi di Barolo wines to be tasted:
2020 Gavi White Label ($20)
2019 Barbera d’Alba Ruvei ($22)
2020 Nebbiolo Sbirolo ($24)
2016 Barbaresco Serragrilli ($78)
2017 Barolo ($65)
2011 Barolo Comune ($90)
2014 Barolo Sarmassa ($120)
2014 Barolo Cannubi ($125)

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.

We’re thrilled to re-start this popular Wine House tradition with the wines of Cloudy Bay Winery, one of New Zealand’s most important and popular wineries. Meet Senior Winemaker, Nikolai St George! Nikolai’s has an approach that takes patience, knowledge and good instincts for great wine. With four Winemaker of the Year awards under his belt, it’s very clearly an approach that works.

This is all began when David Hohnen and winemaker Kevin Judd launched Cloudy Bay in 1985 to international acclaim, with a Sauvignon Blanc that put New Zealand wine on the map. Cloudy Bay joined Veuve Clicquot in 2003 and became part of the LVMH family in 2010. Cloudy Bay’s legacy began in Marlborough with Sauvignon Blanc and now includes Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The spirit of adventure continues with Te Koko, a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, and Te Wahi, a sophisticated Central Otago Pinot Noir from two special southern vineyards.

The new Wine House Kitchen restaurant is open! Make a reservation for dinner after the tasting.

Wines to be tasted:
2022 Cloudy Bay Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($48)
2019 Cloudy Bay Vineyards Pinot Noir Marlborough ($50)
2019 Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ($85)
2018 Cloudy Bay Vineyards Pinot Noir Te Wahi Central Otago 750ml ($99)

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.

This is an IN-PERSON course that includes tasting 40 wines during three full day classes, including exam on last day of class.

Class dates & times:
Dates/times: Saturdays, November 5, 19 and December 3, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Exam: At the end of class on December 3
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

IMPORTANT: This course will be taught indoors. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.

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 Saturday, November 5.

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.

This IN-PERSON course includes:
All printed study materials
Three full days of in-person instruction, including tasting of 40 wines, with exam at the end of third class
Exam fees for in-person exam
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)

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.

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel up to 72 hours before the course begins. No refunds after course materials are picked up. This class must reach a minimum number of enrollees to proceed. Registrants will be informed 48 hours before the first class if the course is postponed or canceled. Please see all our class policies.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10AM to 1PM
Location: Cassia (private room), 1314 7th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Instructors: Monica Marin, WSETDip and French Wine Scholar Awarded instructor and Christopher Ruhland, WSETDip & author of the highly acclaimed Press for Champagne: A Guide To Enjoying The World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine

This 3-hour Master Class, led by Monica Marin and guest speaker Christopher Ruhland, was designed for the knowledgeable students of the French Wine Scholar and WSET Diploma Program, but it is now available to all who want to explore Champagne at an advanced level. By tasting 12 high quality examples, students will learn in detail about the climate, soils, grape varieties, sub-regions, and winemaking process of Champagne in an in-depth, interactive format. Taste fantastic wines and discuss the factors that make Champagne the most unique and distinctive sparkling wine on this planet!

This Champagne Master Class includes:
- 3-hour master class
- Tasting of 12 top quality Champagnes (including some Prestige Tête de Cuvées)
- A copy of the Press for Champagne book, which will be signed by the author at the end of the class
- Printed education materials from the CIVC (Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne)

This Master Class will take place in a private section of the beautiful Cassia Restaurant in Santa Monica.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only accepted for this class until 48 hours before the course begins. This class must reach a minimum number of enrollees to proceed. Registrants will be informed 48 hours before the first class if the course is postponed or canceled.