Wine House Classes & Events UPDATED June 3

Please join us in a fantastic taste across Italy! This ‘tour’ includes Italy’s northernmost province of Alto Adige, with the wines of Terlano. This is a melting pot region in which the contrasts blend to form a harmonious whole. Alpine peaks go hand in hand with Mediterranean scenery, the German with the Italian language, centuries-old local traditions with an open eye for the modern world.

Our tour also features the iconic Brunellos from Silvio Nardi. Attendees will meet Emilia Nardi, owner and daughter of founder Silvio Nardi. Emilia is a distinguished leader in Brunello and one of the most respected women in the wine world.

From the Veneto region, another northern wine region, we are featuring the Amarone wines of Massimago. Our tour’s southernmost stop is Puglia, with one of the region’s hottest estates, Masseria Cuturi.

Wines to be experienced:

Terlano (Alto Adige)
2020 Terlano Cuvee Classico ($40)
2022 Terlano Pinot Grigio ($28)
2021 Terlano Kreuth Chardonnay ($47)
2022 Terlano Pinot Bianco ($28)
2020 Terlano Pinot Bianco Riserva “Vorberg” ($60)
2022 Terlano Sauvignon Blanc “Winkl” ($45)
2021 Terlano Sauvignon Blanc “Quarz” ($95)
2021 Terlano Gewurztraminer ($33) 2020 Terlano Nova Domus ($85)
2022 Terlano Pinot Noir ($32)
2020 Terlano Pinot Nero “Monticol” Riserva ($59)
2020 Terlano Lagrein Gries Riserva ($55) 2020 Terlano Lagrein “Porphyr” Riserva ($97)

Massimago (Veneto)
Export Director Matteo Bestetti to pour
NV Zurlie (sparkling corvina Rose) ($20)
2021 Massimago Valpolicella "Duca Fedele" ($25)
2020 Massimago Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore "Maria Bella" ($30)
2016 Massimago Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico ($83)

Tenute Silvio Nardi (Tuscany)
Emilia Nardi to pour
2020 Tenute Silvio Nardi Rosso Di Montalcino ($75)
2017 Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello Di Montalcino ($30)
2015 Tenute Silvio Nardi Poggio Doria Brunello Di Montalcino ($150)
2015 Tenute Silvio Nardi Vigneto Manachiara Brunello Di Montalcino ($150)

Masseria Cuturi (Puglia "Manduria")
2021 Masseria Cuturi Segreto Bianca Fiano ($20)
2020 Masseria Cuturi Tuma Primitivo 2020 ($21)
2020 Masseria Cuturi Zacinto Negroamaro 2020 ($21)
2020 Masseria Cuturi Primitivo "Chidro" single Vineyard ($30)

All wines will be discounted 10% the night of the event.

Cheese and charcuterie will be served.

The new Wine House Kitchen restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday! Make a reservation for dinner before or after the tasting.

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

The Wine House is delighted to welcome Aline Thiebaut of Aline Wines who will pour wines from one of our favorite Burgundy producers, Marchand-Tawse. Using traditional vinification methods that reflect the conditions of the vintage more than following a set recipe, the team at Marchand-Tawse create wines that are intense and airy, complex yet accessible, and ethereal yet incredibly precise. Attendees will sample 9 wines, both red and white, including three 1er Crus!

Wines to be tasted:
2019 Maison Marchand-Tawse Bourgogne Blanc ($35)
2019 Maison Marchand-Tawse Meursault ($80)
2019 Domaine Tawse Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc Vergelesses 1er Cru ($70)
2019 Maison Marchand-Tawse 47N Bourgogne Rouge ($40)
2019 Maison Marchand-Tawse Cotes de Nuits Villages Rouge ($43)
2019 Maison Marchand-Tawse Vosne Romanee ($96)
2019 Domaine Tawse Gevrey Chambertin ($70)
2019 Domaine Tawse Beaune Tuvilains 1er Cru ($65)
2019 Maison Marchand-Tawse Morey St. Denis “Clos des Ormes” 1er Cru ($96)

Read more about Marchand-Tawse.

All wines will be discounted 10% the night of the event.

Cheese and charcuterie will be served.

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

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

The Wine House is delighted to welcome Winemaker Anthony Avila of Bien Nacido Estate & Solomon Hills Estate. One of the oldest cool-climate vineyards in California and home of the world’s most single vineyard designations, Bien Nacido Vineyard has been an acclaimed source of world-class grapes and estate wine since its founding in 1973 by brothers Stephen and Bob Miller. Solomon Hills Vineyard, also owned by the Miller family, is one of Santa Maria Valley’s coolest vineyard sites. On the westernmost side of the Santa Maria Valley AVA, Solomon Hills Vineyard has been a coveted source of exquisite Central Coast Chardonnay & Pinot Noir since the 1990’s. Attendees will sample 5 wines from these two incredible estates!

Wines to be tasted:

2020 Bien Nacido Chardonnay Estate Santa Maria Valley ($50)
2020 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir Estate Santa Maria Valley ($75)
2020 Bien Nacido Syrah Estate Santa Maria Valley ($75)
2020 Solomon Hills Estate Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley ($50)
2020 Solomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley ($75)

All wines will be discounted 10% the night of the event.

Cheese and charcuterie will be served.

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

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

The Wine House is thrilled to welcome representatives from 6 wineries imported by The Sorting Table. The wine growers own and tend their vineyards, farm their vineyards using sustainable, organic or biodynamic practices, are passionate in their zeal to make the best wines they can and are considered to be exemplary producers in the wine region they call home. The Sorting Table imports both iconic growers as well as new discoveries that they share with customers in the US. Join us to meet representatives and sample 18 wines for only $40!

All wines will be discounted 10% the night of the event.

Borgoluce (Veneto)
Valentina Manzan, Export Director
NV Lampo Prosecco Trevisio DOC Brut ($20)
NV Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut ($25)
2020 Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Sui Lieviti Brut Nature ($35)

Le Monde (Friuli Venezia Giulia)
Massimo Furlan, Export Director
2021 Pinot Grigio ($19)
2021 Pinot Bianco ($20)
2020 Cabernet Franc ($20)

Tiberio (Abruzzo)
Cristiana Tiberio, Owner-Winemaker
2022 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOP ($25)
2022 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo ($25)
2021 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ($30)

Collazzi (Tuscany)
Arianna Folli, Export Manager
2020 Bastioni Dei Collazzi Chianti Classico ($25)
2020 Libertà Toscana Rosso IGT ($30)
2020 Toscana Rosso IGT ($45)

Sassetti Pertimali (Tuscany)
Christina Rossi, Export Manager
2020 Rosso di Montalcino ($40)
2018 Brunello di Montalcino ($90)
2015 Brunello di Montalcino Mulino ($90)

Marrone (Piedmont)
Marco Bertone, Export Director
2021 Langhe Arneis Tre Fie ($30)
2017 Barolo ($60)
2016 Barolo Bussia ($70)

Cheese and charcuterie will be served.

The new Wine House Kitchen restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday! Make a reservation for dinner before or after the tasting.

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

The Wine House is thrilled to welcome Thomas Schlumberger, 7th generation owner of Domaines Schlumberger, a biodynamic producer that is the largest holder of Grand Cru vineyards in Alsace. Domaines Schlumberger are estate winegrowers who exclusively harvest and produce their wines from their exceptional location situated on the steep hillsides of the Vosges Mountains. They use special horses to work the steepest terraces of vines, and employ specialized masons to maintain the dry stone walls of the terraces in the vineyards. These walls have made the Domaines Schlumberger famous as the “Mountain Winemakers”! Attendees will sample 8 wines, including 4 Grand Crus!

Wines to be tasted:
2019 Schlumberger Prince Abbes Gewurztraminer
2020 Schlumberger Prince Abbes Pinot Blanc
2018 Schlumberger Prince Abbes Pinot Gris
2018 Schlumberger Les Princes Abbes Pinot Noir
2019 Schlumberger Pinot Gris Spiegel Grand Cru
2017 Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle Grand Cru
2015 Schlumberger Riesling Kessler Grand Cru
2019 Schlumberger Riesling Searing Grand Cru

Read more about Domaine Schlumberger.

All wines will be discounted 10% the night of the event. There is limited availability on some wines.

Cheese and charcuterie will be served.

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

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

Treat yourself to over 75 wines from one of the most diverse and fascinating wine regions of the world! Spain is ranked #3 in wine production and has more land under vine than any other country in the world. Occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain’s vineyards range from the cool, green Galician coastline in the northwest, to the arid Central Meseta, to the black slate hills overlooking the Mediterranean coastline in the northeast. Spain offers a wealth of cultural, culinary and wine styles, and Spanish wines offer consumers some of the greatest values at every price point. Sample exciting and dynamic reds, whites, and rosés in a diverse range of styles, from traditional to modern, from bone dry to dessert sweet. Explore Spain’s regions including wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Jumilla, Rías Baixas, Rueda, as well as Cava and Sherry. Sample Nordés Galician Gin & Tonics as well!

Over a decade ago, Robert Parker wrote that Spain “is emerging as a leader in wine quality and creativity, combining the finest characteristics of tradition with a modern and progressive winemaking philosophy.” Join us to experience the quality and value of Spanish wines!

Enjoy hand sliced Jamón Ibérico and other delicious Spanish bites to complement the wines.

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

Class Dates: Sunday, July 16, Saturday, July 22, Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, August 5, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Exam: Sunday, August 20, 2023
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. There is free parking in the building.
Instructor: Monica Marin, DipWSET/2019 FWS Instructor of the Year
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Thursday, July 13, 2023, and all bookings after July 13, 2023 are final. Please see below for full cancellation policy.

French Wine Scholar (FWS) Course Includes:
• 24 hours of instruction (4 sessions of 6 hours each) with tutored tastings in all sessions (45 wines tasted). If you miss a class, we will provide 50ml wine samples of the wines tasted in class.
• 330-page, full-color FWS Study Manual
• Access for 1 full year to the FWS Online Study Program
• FWS in-classroom exam • Upon passing the FWS exam, participants receive The French Wine Scholar (FWS) credential, a certificate and a lapel pin.

Access to FWS Online study materials will begin on July 10, 2023. Study Manual will be available for pickup in early July for students registered before Sunday, June 25, 2023.

The French Wine Scholar Study and Certification program provides current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines and wine regions of France. Developed and administered by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. Students of wine who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam will earn the French Wine Scholar (FWS) post-nominal (e.g., John Smith, FWS).

French wine regions and styles are the “reference points” in the world of wine, making an in-depth understanding of French wine indispensable. The course includes a foundation unit covering French wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, viniculture and a discussion of Old World vs. New World wine styles, plus in-depth study of France’s 14 distinct wine regions.

Learn more about the course.

Two installment payment programs available via phone registration only. Call (310) 479-3731 during store hours to pay in two installments.

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel until Thursday, July 13, 2023, and all bookings after July 13, 2023 are final. 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.

Deposit Only: $950 (total class price is $2,950). Deposit due by June 30, 2023.
Rest of the payment: $2000, in two installments starting July 23, 2023.

Module I : Units 1, 2 & 6: $ 2,950 per student
Includes course registration for 3 years, study materials for 3 units, support materials for all the units including online access to Global Campus, 4 in-person sessions, including wine tasting & exam fees for Units 1, 2 and registration for Unit 6.

Unit 1 – In person classes : July 23 (winemaking), August 6 (viticulture) – Exam September 11

Unit 2 – In person classes: September 17, September 24 – Exam October 24

Unit 6 – Assignment registration for January or July 2024.

For more detailed information email monicam@winehouse.com.

CANCELLATIONS: The digital textbook will be delivered to students on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, one week before the course begins. Cancellations are only accepted for this class until August 9, 2023; there can be no refunds after the textbook is delivered. 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.

Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Street parking is free on Sundays.
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Friday, August 4, 2023, and all bookings after August 4, 2023 are final. Please see below for full cancellation policy.

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.

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 Sunday, August 20, which will be taught at Wellesley Courtyard.

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel until Friday, August 4, 2023, and all bookings after August 4, 2023 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. Individual registrations (class/exam) are not transferable to another course offering or to another person.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Class Dates & Time: Wednesdays, August 16 and 23, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00PM
Exam: At the end of the second class
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
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Wednesday, August 9, 2023, and all bookings after August 9, 2023, are final. Please see below for full cancellation policy.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS®) course is the most comprehensive ONLINE certification course on sherry wines, and it is now being offered IN-PERSON at the Wine House! The course 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.

CANCELLATIONS: The digital textbook will be delivered to students on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, one week before the course begins. Cancellations are only accepted for this class until August 9, 2023; there can be no refunds after the textbook is delivered. 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.

This course includes tasting 40 wines during two intensive full day classes (Sundays), plus a Thursday evening class.

Class dates & times:
Dates/times: Sundays, August 27, September 10, 2023, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Thursday, September 14, 2023, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Exam: at end of class on Thursday, September 14, 2023
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 Thursday, August 24, 2023, and all bookings after August 24, 2023 are final. Please see below for full cancellation policy.

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 Sunday, August 27. There is convenient free parking in the building from 9AM.

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
Two intensive days of in-person instruction, including tasting 40 wines, with exam on at the end of the class on Thursday, September 14, 2023
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 until Thursday, August 24, 2023, and all bookings after August 24, 2023 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.

Class Dates: Saturdays, September 9, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Exam: Saturday, October 28, 2023
Where: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025. There is free parking in the building.
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Wednesday, September 6, 2023. All bookings after September 6, 2023 are final. See below for full cancellation policy.
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 Saturday, September 9.

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 classes 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
Six 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: Students may cancel until Wednesday, September 6, 2023. All bookings after September 6, 2023 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.