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Professional and Wine Enthusiast Education Programs
In the Center of the Paso Robles AVA

Upcoming General Interest Wine Seminars and Tasting Group Sessions

Thursday, April 16th @ 6:30pm

Meet Your Maker with Tonino Privitera

Marchese Antinori, Italy

Join us for an exclusive opportunity taste and discover the wines of Marchesi Antinori with special guest Tonino Privitera. Marchesi Antinori is among the oldest and most highly respected producers in Italy. While almost synonymous with Tuscany, Antinori's portfolio spans many different Italian standout regions including Piedmont, Umbria, and Puglia among them.

Tuesday, April 21st @ 6:00pm

Neoclassical Chardonnay

Not your parent's Chardonnay

Chardonnay is experiencing a remarkable new world transformation, shedding its oak and butter bomb reputation in favor of terroir reflective, fresh, and nuanced styles that showcase the real personality of this world renowned white grape variety. We'll discuss Chardonnay's history and expansion around the globe in a taste-and-learn seminar that will re-acquaint you with the elegance and complexity of this popular but often rebuffed wine. Discover what will likely become your favorite wine of summer.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 6:00pm

Masterclass - South Australia

Join us as we explore the wines and regions of South Australia. Well known for Shiraz and GSM blends, South Australia is among the most important and respected wine regions in the Southern Hemisphere. But South Australia is much more than Shiraz, its Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Semillion, and Riesling wines are also World Class.

Thursday, May 7th: 6:00 - 7:30pm

Masterclass - Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a grape of many personalities from fresh and easy drinking, to exuberantly herbaceous, to lusciously sweet, it has something for just about everyone. As parent of world famous Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc's impact on the wine world is impressive and is grown almost as widely as its famous offspring. Join us as we explore the many personalities of Sauvignon Blanc and how this grape reflects the terroir of each vineyard in such dramatic ways.

Thursday, May 28th @ 6pm

Bordeaux Masterclass

Untangling Classification Systems and Appellations

In this taste-and-learn seminar, we'll be exploring the Bordeaux region. where you will learn about the history of Bordeaux, its sub-regions, appellation structures, and understand the differences between "Left" and "Right" bank Bordeaux wines. We will also explore the lesser known white wines of Bordeaux and the sweet dessert wines of the southern Graves.

Thursday, June 4th @ 6:00pm

Masterclass - Mendoza Argentina

High Altitude Wine Growing in the Andes

Join us for a Taste-and-Learn seminar featuring the wines and subregions of Mendoza Argentina.

Tucked into the Andes Mountain range, Mendoza offers an incredible terroir for its signature Malbec wines. Discover how altitude, sun exposure, and unique mountain soils and streams shape this South American region and why it has become the global standard for Malbec.

Upcoming WSET Courses

Jun 2, 2026 - Tuesday [Classroom]

Tuesday, June 2nd - 9am - 5pm

Exam Date: End of Class Session

Jun 27, 2026 - Saturday [Classroom]

Saturday, June 27th - 9am - 5pm

Exam Date: End of Class Session

Jul 14, 2026 - Tuesday [Classroom]

Tuesday, Jul 14th - 9am - 5pm

Exam Date: End of Class Session

Aug 24, 2026 - Monday [Classroom]

Monday, Aug 24th - 9am - 5pm

Exam Date: End of Class Session

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Jun 17 - Jul 22nd, 2026 - Wednesday Mornings [Classroom - Half Days]

Weekly on Wednesday mornings from 8:30am to Noon [half days] Jun 17 - Jul 22 [5 class session + Exam]

Exam Date: Wed. Jul. 22 @ 9am

Jul 21 - Aug 25, 2026 - Tuesday Mornings [Classroom - Half Days]

Weekly on Tuesday mornings from 8:30am to Noon [half days] Jul 21 - Aug 25 [5 class session + Exam]

Exam Date: Tues. Aug. 25 @ 9am

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Jun 22 - Aug 3, 2026 - Monday Morning Half-Days [Classroom]

Once a week on Monday Mornings Jun 22 - Aug 3, 2026 [6 class sessions + Exam]

Exam Date: Mon. Aug. 3rd - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Jul 11 - Aug 22, 2026 - Saturday Morning Half-Days [Classroom]

Weekly on Saturday Mornings 8:30am - Noon starting Jul 11 - Aug 22, 2026 [6 class sessions + Exam]

Exam Date: Mon. Aug. 22nd - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Not finding a course that works with your schedule?  Contact us to inquire about semi-private options. 

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