Wine House Classes & Events - UPDATED February 20

WINE HOUSE CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS!

The Wine House is now offering multiple levels of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) courses, including the NEW WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits. Registration has closed for the three online classes that begin on Monday, February 22 (WSET Level 1 Award in Sake, WSET Level 1 Award in Wines and French Wine Scholar Certificate course), but we are offering the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines again in April. If you wish to participate in the Sake Tasting Webinar on Tuesday, February 23, you may purchase the 3 Bottle Sake Sampler + Webinar. 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.

We are also delighted to announce a new Virtual Tasting with Emanuel Tres Winemaker Chris Keller on Wednesday, March 24!

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 & EVENTS

3 Bottle Sake Sampler + Sake Tasting Webinar $86.97
Led by Toshio Ueno, Master of Sake
Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 to 7:30PM
If this sampler is out of stock, please join the notification list to be emailed when it’s back in stock.

Virtual Tasting with Emanuel Tres Winemaker Chris Keller $75
Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 to 7:00PM
Includes two bottles of wine

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, ONLINE $595
Access begins Monday, March 29
5 week course, includes wine tasting kit with 6 wines, live tasting webinar and online exam

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, ONLINE $299
Access begins Monday, April 5
4 week course, includes wine tasting kit with 6 wines and online exam

NEW! WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits, ONLINE $260
Access begins Monday, April 26
4 week course, includes online exam

See cancellation policy for each class below.

Scroll down for details on these classes.

Purchase this Sake Sampler to participate in the 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.

The sampler includes one bottle of Junmai Daiginjo and two bottles of Junmai.

If this sampler is out of stock, please join the notification list to be emailed when it’s back in stock.

NOTE: THIS SAMPLER IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP AT THE STORE.

Join us for an exclusive Wine House virtual tasting with Chris Keller, winemaker of Emanuel Tres! During this casual, fun and informative hour-long virtual tasting, Keller will discuss three of his Santa Barbara County Spanish-style wines. Made from sustainable or biodynamic vineyards on California’s Central Coast, Keller’s wines are terroir driven with classic “old world” character.

A long-time sommelier who’s responsible for some of LA’s best restaurant lists, including Tar & Roses, Joe’s Restaurant, and Bar Pintxo, Keller draws on the wines of his favorite wine region, Spain. His wines, named after the three Emanuels in his life – his grandfather, uncle and brother – are made with minimal intervention, no new oak, using ambient yeast and are lower alcohol than many other California wines – perfect for pairing with many foods. Emanuel Tres wines are well-balanced and have a nice acidity which positions them to age extremely well.

The tasting will feature three wines. The first two are included in the price; the third can be purchased for $13.99, a $10 discount off our regular price. (Note: discount will be manually applied when order is processed.)
- 2014 Emanuel Tres Blanco Reserva Santa Ynez Valley (Blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Sauvignon, $24.99, included)
- 2013 Emanuel Tres Alto Secredo Santa Ynez Valley (Blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane, $24.99, included)
- 2014 Emanuel Tres Cinsault Camp 4 Vineyards Santa Ynez Valley (Cinsault, $23.99, additional $13.99)

The wines for this tasting can be picked up curbside or shipped for an additional fee.
You can do this tasting solo or share the bottles in a group tasting with your “pod” (for one fee). Participants will receive the link to the virtual tasting via email prior to the tasting.

Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event. No cancellations after wines are picked up or shipped.

Register by: Noon on Saturday, March 20
Course starts: Monday, March 29
Books and wine tasting kit available: Monday, March 29, after 2PM
Live tasting webinar led by Monica Marin: Wednesday, March 31 at 6:30PM
Course finishes: Sunday, May 2
Online exam (1 hour): Saturday May 8 at 10AM

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, March 31 at 6:30PM, which will be recorded for students who can’t attend live) and the exam on May 8.

Learn more about this course.

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, March 21, cancellations are only accepted for this class until March 20, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.

Register by: Noon on Saturday, March 27
Course starts: Monday, April 5
Wine tasting kit available: Monday, April 5, after 2PM
Course finishes: Sunday, May 2
Online exam (45 minutes): Saturday, May 8, at 10AM

NOTE: Wine tasting kit will be available for pickup after 2PM on Monday, April 5. If you are in Southern California, and want the wine tasting kit shipped to you, please add the flat rate shipping ($19.95) as a separate item to your order. If you are outside of the Southern California region, please contact Monica Marin to arrange shipping.

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.

Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies, and a wine tasting kit with six wines is included in the course fee. Upon registration, students will be advised of additional recommended wines to taste. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

Online study materials will be sent to the student’s email address between March 28 and April 4 by the WSET. Students will be automatically registered to take the online exam on Saturday, May 8 at 10AM.

Learn more about this course

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, March 28, cancellations are only accepted for this class until March 27, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.

Register by: Noon on Saturday, April 17
Course starts: Monday, April 26
Course finishes: Sunday, May 23
Online exam (45 minutes): Saturday, May 29, at 10AM

The Wine House is pleased to offer the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits. This online course covers the basic principles of spirit production, the main types and styles of spirits, how to serve spirits, factors affecting the flavor of spirits and how to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT). It is a beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.

Students will explore the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is a 4-week, 5 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 (at least one hour). 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, April 18, cancellations are only accepted for this class until April 17, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET