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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

Tuesday, November 10th @ 6:00pm

Piedmont Masterclass

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Tucked into the hills between the Ligurian Sea and the Italian Alps, Piedmont is one of Italy's most prestigious and largest wine growing regions. Famous for its "Bar Belles" -- Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera, Piedmont also produces easy drinking red wines and refreshing white wines that while less famous, are equally exciting.

In this 90 minute taste-and-learn seminar featuring six wines from Italy's most highly respected regions, we'll discuss the history of Northern Italy, the winemaking history behind its most famous wines and the indigenous grapes behind them.

December 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm

Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape/Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas

Comparative Vertical Tasting 2004-2007-2017

Join us for a rare opportunity to taste through a Chateau-curated vertical of 2004-2007-2017 Ch. Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape and Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas in a comparative tasting discussion and format led by our Chief Education Officer, Sam Schmitt, DipWSET, CS, CWE and Tablas Creek Partner and General Manager Jason Haas.

Tuesday, December 15th @ 6:00pm

Burgundy Masterclass

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Burgundy is among the most famous and most confounding regions of the world. Viewed as the model for terroir driven wines and appellation structure and well known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy also boasts Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay and a few lesser known grapes in its domain. Join us for a tasting of Grand Cru, Premier Cru, Village, and Regional Pinot Noir wines as well as stand out Chardonnay and a Burgundian Sauvignon Blanc

Wednesday, Jan. 12 @ 6:00pm

Zinfandel Masterclass

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Join us for an immersive Taste-and-Learn seminar exploring the history of one of California's longest planted grape varieties with examples from its homeland in the Balkans, Southern Italy, and around California.

Wednesday, Jan. 19 @ 6:00pm

Tasting Group: Stump Sam!

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Time to bring your favorite wine to see if Sam, and the rest of the group can identify it in a blind tasting! The first five people to sign up to bring a wine for the tasting participate for free!

Wednesday, Feb. 02 @ 6:00pm

Tempranillo Masterclass

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Join us for an immersive Taste-and-Learn seminar exploring the history of one of Spain's most important, and most planted red wine grape with examples sourced across Spain.

Upcoming WSET Courses

Jan. 11, 2027 - Monday [Classroom]

Mon, Jan 11 - 9am to 5pm

Exam Date: End of Session

Mar 10, 2027 - Wednesday [Classroom]

Wed, Mar 10 - 9am to 5pm

Exam Date: End of Session

May. 3, 2027 - Monday [Classroom]

Mon, May 3 - 9am to 5pm

Exam Date: End of Session

June 7, 2027 - Monday [Classroom]

Mon, Jun 7 - 9am to 5pm

Exam Date: End of Session

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Jan. 18 - Feb 22, 2027 - Monday Mornings [Classroom - Half Days]

Weekly on Monday mornings from 8:30am to Noon [half days] Jan. 18 - Feb 22 [5 class sessions + exam day]

Exam Date: Monday, Feb 22nd

Mar. 24 - Apr 28, 2027 - Wednesday Mornings [Classroom - Half Days]

Weekly on Wednesday mornings from 8:30am to Noon [half days] Mar. 24 - Apr 28 [5 class sessions + exam day]

Exam Date: Wednesday, Apr 28th

Jun. 14 - Jul. 19, 2027 - Monday Mornings [Classroom - Half Days]

Weekly on Monday mornings from 8:30am to Noon [half days] Jun. 14 - Jul. 19 [5 class sessions + exam day]

Exam Date: Monday, Jul 19th

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Jan 6 - Feb 24, 2027 - Wednesdays [Classroom]

Classroom Instruction: Wednesdays 8:30am - 12:00pm x 7 weeks

Exam Date: Wed. Feb. 24, 2027 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Mar 8 - Apr 26, 2027 - Mondays [Classroom]

Classroom Instruction: Mondays 8:30am - 12:00pm x 7 weeks

Exam Date: Mon. Apr. 26, 2027 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Jun 2 - Jul 21, 2027 - Wednesdays [Classroom]

Classroom Instruction: Wednesdays 8:30am - 12:00pm x 7 weeks

Exam Date: Wed. Jul. 21, 2027 from 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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