Wine House Classes & Events - UPDATED August 27

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We continue to offer various levels of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Award in Wines courses, as well as courses from the Wine Scholar Guild, including the new Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Class that is being offered in person for the first time in Los Angeles! Some courses have been adapted to use technology in the educational process for flexibility and to ensure student and instructor safety. Please see below for each course's details, as each course is structured differently, with differing levels of in-person and online instruction, tasting and exams. Proof of vaccination is required for all indoor sessions and we will follow state a local guidelines for masking.

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 have renovated our main event room upstairs above The Wine House and look forward to welcoming customers back for events and our Wine House Kitchen restaurant soon.

SUMMARY OF UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES & EVENTS

In-Store Feudi di San Gregorio *NEW*
Thursday, September 15, $30

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines *SOLD OUT*
Begins Saturday, September 17, $850
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Barone Ricasoli In-Store Tasting
Friday, September 23, $35

Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Class with Monica Marin
Begins Monday, September 26, $129

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Saturday, October 1, $350

Please join us in a rare tasting of one of Southern Italy’s most important wineries. Feudi di San Gregorio is Campania’s premier winemaking estate and was established in 1986. Their wines are a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land. The estate has aggressively tapped into the enormous potential of Campania’s unique terroir and ancient varieties by placing a contemporary spin on indigenous grapes such as Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo and Aglianico.

Start your evening with the Feudi di San Gregorio tasting and then make your way upstairs for a fantastic dinner at the new Wine House Kitchen restaurant. Stay tuned for our opening announcement and link to make reservations.

Wine to be tasted:
2021 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina ($22)
2021 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino ($28)
2021 Feudi di San Gregorio Cutizzi Greco di Tufo ($38)
2021 Feudi di San Gregorio Visione Rosato ($33)
2020 Feudi di San Gregorio Rubrato Aglianico ($20)
2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi ($52)
2014 Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico ($98)
2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Patrimo ($175)

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 over 38 wines during two full day classes (September 17 and 24), plus exam on October 1.

Class dates & times:
Dates/times: Saturdays, September 17 and 24, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Exam: Saturday, October 1 (time TBD)
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, September 17.

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
Two full days of in-person instruction, including tasting of over 38 wines
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.

Please join us in a rare and unrivaled Chianti tasting led by Filippo Vanni, Export Director for Barone Ricasoli. Barone Ricasoli has been producing some of the region’s best Chiantis for lifetimes. Established in the Chianti Classico region at the Castello di Brolio in 1141, Barone Ricasoli is one of the four oldest wine estates in the world. Bettino Ricasoli, who was known as the ‘Iron Baron,’ is also credited with producing the original Chianti Classico blend in the 19th century.

Start your evening with the Ricasoli tasting and then make your way upstairs for a fantastic dinner at the new Wine House Kitchen restaurant. Stay tuned for our opening announcement and link to make reservations.

Ricasoli wines to be tasted:
2019 Barone Ricasoli Antico Fuedo Toscana IGT ($15)
2017 Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico ($24)
2016 Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva ($35)
2012 Barone Ricasoli Brolio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico ($69)
2013 Barone Ricasoli Brolio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico ($70)
2018 Barone Ricasoli Colledila Gran Selezione Chianti Classico ($89)
2018 Barone Ricasoli Roncicone Gran Selezione Chianti Classico ($89)
2017 Barone Ricasoli Ceniprimo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico ($100)
2015 Barone Ricasoli Casalferro IGT ($70)

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.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2022
Class Dates & Time: Mondays, September 26, 2022 and October 10, 2022 from 6:30 to 9:00PM
Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, Sherry Certified Educator, Winner of the Spanish Wine Scholar Best Educator 2021, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019

IMPORTANT: This 5-hour class will be taught in-person indoors. Proof of vaccination required for this class.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS®) course is the most comprehensive ONLINE certification course on sherry wines. This is the first time this course is being offered IN PERSON in Los Angeles! It was created by The House of Lustau, with the support of the Regulatory Council of Jerez guaranteeing the CSWS® program’s exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor as well as its impact on the global wine industry.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist program includes:
Two in-person classes:
– Session 1: Theory session, including instruction on the history of the sherry region, DO’s identity, viticulture, winemaking, aging, and diversity in the region
– Session 2: Tasting session, with six Lustau wines which illuminate the most classic styles of Sherry: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez. Students will learn about food pairings and the best ways to serve sherry.

Textbook: A digital textbook (the CSWS® manual) will be sent to students one week before the class begins for students who register at least a week prior to the start of the course. Later registrations will receive the digital textbook 48 hours before the course begins.

Exam: There will be a 50-question graded exam at the conclusion of the second session of the course. The award of “Certified Sherry Wine Specialist” will be granted to those with a minimum passing score of 75%. This Certificate of Achievement will be signed by both Lustau’s CEO and César Saldaña, President of the Regulatory Council of Jerez.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist CSWS® manual is available in digital format to make the learning process more comfortable and interactive. It has been designed in full color, rich in imagery, videos, and infographics. Each chapter is designed for maximum content retention and utilizes an interactive approach. The CSWS® manual consists of eight chapters:
– History of the Region
– Jerez – Xérèz – Sherry
– Viticulture
– Winemaking
– Urban Terroir
– Aging
– Sherry Diversity
– Enjoying Sherry Wines

CANCELLATIONS: The digital textbook will be delivered to students on Monday, September 19, 2022, one week before the course begins. Cancellations are only accepted for this class until September 19, 2022; there can be no refunds after the textbook is delivered.

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.