Wine House Classes & Events - UPDATED November 26

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Our in-store tastings will be back in 2023... and our final event this year is our 30th Annual Champagne Fest on December 4!

We continue to offer various levels of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Award in Wines courses, as well as the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake in February 2023. Some courses have been adapted to use technology in the educational process for flexibility and additional learning; all classes are currently primarily in-person. Please see below for each course's details, as each course is structured differently.

Classes make an excellent holiday gift! Don't know which class (or wine) to give? Buy a Wine House Gift Card and let the recipient decide!

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." Our Wine House Kitchen restaurant, described by Eater LA as a ‘Stunning West LA Newcomer,’ is open for dinner, Wednesday through Saturday! Check out the menu or reserve your table!

SUMMARY OF UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES & EVENTS

30th Annual Champagne Fest
Sunday, December 4, $239

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Begins Sunday, December 4, $1,499

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Begins Thursday, January 12, $350

Italian Wine Scholar Prep Course
Sunday, January 29, $399

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
Begins Thursday, February 2, $299

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Begins Saturday, February 18, $850

Spanish Wine Scholar Certificate
Begins Sunday, March 12, $899

The holidays are officially here! Join us for one of our favorite holiday traditions: Champagne Fest! Taste over 70 vintage and non-vintage champagnes, including several impressive tête de cuvées! In addition to the big houses, we have an exciting lineup of smaller grower producers to showcase. This year, everyone is a VIP and the event is from 1:00 to 3:30. Attendance is limited! This is our last event of 2022!

A SELECTION OF THE TÊTE DE CUVÉES TO BE POURED INCLUDE:
2012 Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne ($280)
2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne ($350)
NV Krug Grande Cuvee Champagne 170th Edition ($230)
NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siècle No25 Brut ($245)
NV Fleur de Miraval ER2 Brut RoseChampagne ($350)
2014 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année Brut ($200)
2008 Piper-Heidsieck “Cuvée Rare” Brut Champagne ($240) 2015 Veuve Clicquot Limited Edition Artist Paolo Paronetto La Grande Dame Champagne ($225)

Passed hors d’oeuvres provided throughout the tasting.

See additional selections of wines being poured including Grower Champagnes and Grandes Maisons!

Special pricing on selected champagnes for attendees this day ONLY – discover your favorites and stock up for the holidays!

NOTE: NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

Price includes complimentary valet parking; however, using a taxi service or ride-hailing company (e.g., Lyft, Uber, etc.) to attend this event is encouraged.

Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event.

Time: Sundays, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Class Dates: December 4, 11, 2022, January 8, 15, 22, 2023
Exam: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Suggested prerequisite: Pass the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or interview and test with instructor

IMPORTANT: This course will be taught indoors.

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, December 4.

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). 70 wines will be tasted and all sessions include tastings.

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines requires students to prove competency in theory and tasting. The examination for the Advanced Certificate is in two parts, a theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions and four short-answer questions and a tasting examination consisting of a blind tasting of two wines. The WSET recommends that students complete at least 56 hours of personal study outside the classroom hours during their course of study. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for students wishing to progress to the Level 4 Diploma Course. Students cannot enroll in a Diploma course until they have passed the Level 3 Course.

This IN-PERSON course includes:
All printed study materials
Five days of in-person instruction, including tasting of 70 wines
Exam fees for in-person exam (theory and tasting)
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)
To find out more about this course, please contact Monica Marin 310.479.3731, monicam@winehouse.com.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations accepted up to 72 hours before the first class. No refunds after course materials are picked up. This class must reach a minimum number of enrollees to proceed. Individual class or exam dates are not transferable to another course offering. Registrants will be informed 48 hours before the first class if the course is postponed or canceled.

Class Dates & Time: Thursdays, January 12 and January 19, 2023, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Exam: End of second 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.

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.

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.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only accepted for this class until Wednesday, January 4, 2023, and all bookings after January 4, 2023 are final. No refunds after study materials are picked up by the student. Individual class or exam dates are not transferable to another course offering.

Class date and time: Sunday, January 29, 2023, 9:30AM to 4:30PM
Exam: Sunday, February 5, 2023 (time TBD)
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Coursebook available: Coursebook available for pickup approximately one week before the course begins
Online access: Online access begins Thursday, January 26, 2023
Instructor: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019, SWS Instructor of the year 2021 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019

IMPORTANT: This class will be taught in-person indoors.

THIS COURSE IS YOUR FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD OF ITALIAN WINE
This is a program from the internationally acclaimed wine school, Wine Scholar Guild (home of the French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar courses).

Learn about all the key wines from Italy in 6 hours of in-person instruction 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.

The program provides an introduction to Italy and its wine regions in addition to core information on 39 of Italy’s best-known regional denominations. This is a passport to Italian wine and a stepping-stone to the internationally acclaimed Italian Wine Scholar, a professional certification advanced program on the wines of Italy.

COURSE INCLUDES
• 6 hours of in-person instruction (plus exam)
• 18+ wines tasted
• Beautifully designed 125-page, landscape format coursebook The Wines of Italy: Glass by Glass.
• Access to high-quality e-learning activities designed to enrich the coursebook and support different learning styles; these activities include interactive e-learning modules with additional cultural highlights and quizzes – course registration includes online access for 1 year
• In-person exam on Sunday, February 5, 2023 (time TBD). The optional exam includes 50 multiple choice questions and passing students will be awarded the IWS Prep Certificate (60% correct to pass).

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations allowed up to Thursday, January 26, 2023. No cancellations after course materials picked up.

Class Dates & Time: Thursdays, February 2 and 9, 2023, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: 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.
IMPORTANT: This 6-hour class will be taught in-person indoors.

The class consists of 6 hours of instruction that concludes with a short 30-question multiple-choice exam of 45 minutes. Successful candidates receive the internationally-recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Sake. WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is strongly recommended for those who have little training in or knowledge of sake.

This class is ideal for consumers or those new to sake with the focus on:
Main sake ingredients
Main production steps
Principal categories and grades of sake
Specialty styles of sake
Controlled production steps
Japanese labeling terms
Storage and service
Common faults
Principles of food and sake pairing
Social and health issues

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake includes:
6 tuition hours, two evenings
Printed study guide
Tasting of 8 sakes
Exam fee
Certificate and lapel pin to successful candidates

Study materials will be available for pickup after Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only accepted for this class until Wednesday, January 19, 2023, and all bookings after January 19, 2023 are final. No refunds after study materials are picked up by the student. Individual class or exam dates are not transferable to another course offering.

This course includes tasting over 35 wines during three full day classes, including exam on last day of class.

Dates/times: Saturdays, February 18 and 25, 2023 and Sunday, March 5, 2023, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Exam: At the end of class on Sunday, March 5
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.

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 course includes:
All printed study materials
Three full days of in-person instruction, including tasting of over 35 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)

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel up to 72 hours before the course begins. No refunds after course materials are picked up. Individual class or exam dates are not transferable to another course offering.

Specialize in the wines of Spain and earn your Spanish Wine Scholar Certificate! Your instructor will be Spanish national, Monica Marin.

Class Dates & Time: Sundays, March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2023, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Exam: End of final class, 1 hour, 100 multiple choice questions, a passing minimum of 75%
Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild SWS Instructor of the year 2021 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019

IMPORTANT: This class will be taught in-person indoors.

COURSE INCLUDES:
• 24 hours of classroom instruction with tutored tasting
• The 315-page full-color Spanish Wine Scholar study manual
• 1-year access to the Spanish Wine Scholar online study program
• Registration for the Spanish Wine Scholar exam
• Over 35 Spanish wines will be tasted, many of which you have never tasted before!

Course material will be available for pickup in early March.

COURSE CONTENT:
• Green Spain
• The Duero River Valley
• La Rioja
• The Ebro River Valley
• Cataluña
• The Central Mediterranean Coast
• The Meseta
• Andalucía
• The Islands

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

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations allowed up to 72 hours before course begins. No cancellations after course materials picked up.