workshops
Wine Club
– Explore wines of the world, from the comfort of home –
– Learn how to taste wine like a pro & select quality wines –
– Chat with your friends, or other wine enthusiasts, afterwards (optional) –
2025 Fall Semester Series (3 workshops) Fridays at 7:30pm EDT:
October 17 | November 14 | December 5
Part 1: Journey to wine country
Each workshop consists of a 30–45-minute presentation of a grape type (“varietal”), associated wine styles, and the flavor characteristics that you can generally expect from that varietal or wine style.
We’ll also talk about the regions/countries having the best expressions of that grape, along with photos and images!
*We’ll take a 5-minute pause here for everyone to go get their wines*
Part 2: Guided Tasting
Laura will lead a guided tasting of the wine you purchased beforehand, with analysis of the characteristics discussed in Part 1. This means that you’ll get to apply your learning immediately, getting practice identifying flavors and characteristics of wine.
You’ll walk away with knowledge you can use for your next trip to your favorite wine shop or the next time you’re making a selection from a restaurant wine list.
Part 3 (optional!): Chat about what you are tasting
After the class + guided tasting, there are optional breakout rooms to discuss what you are tasting!
You will select your breakout room type (specific friends, or a room with any members, or choose to opt out) when you register the Monday before each workshop.)