Upcoming Seminar Schedule

Join us for part 2 of this 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

In this session we'll explore the "mediterranean expansion" and the regions established on the coasts and islands of Italy, France and Spain as early explorers began colonizing the mediterranean basin more than 3,000 years ago.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

No prior experience required!!!

Central Coast School of Wine's Open Tasting Group session for anyone interested in sharpening their tasting skills or preparing for a WSET or Court of Master Sommelier's Exam.

Our tasting groups are fun, lively and conversational with the group sharing and comparing their impressions of each wine before we reveal each one. A great networking opportunity and a chance to learn about wines from around the world in a casual, conversational format. Limited to 12 seats per session.

Our second session in the French Wine Foundations Series explores the sun-drenched mediterranean region of the Southern Rhône. Home of rustic red wines, ripe, flavorful white wines, and of course, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, there's something for everyone in the Southern Rhône -- if you know what to look for... We can help with that! Join us for a 90+ minute taste-and-learn exploration of France's Southern Rhône Valley appellations and learn about the nuances that make each of the region's cru appellations unique.

We invite you to join us for a special presentation and tasting of Italian Wines with Matthew Lapides and Alessandro Mastrogiovanni Tasca of Trinchero Family Estates.

In this exclusive portfolio tasting of eight wines, Matthew and Alessandro will share the stories of the artisan producers of Trinchero Family Estates and their exceptional wines from Piedmont, Tuscany, Lazio and Sicily including Barolo, Arneis, and Brunello di Montalcino among several other standout regional specialties!

Join us for part 3 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

In this session we're exploring the original cult wines of the old world, including the wines we like to refer to as the Killer B's -- Bordeaux, Burgundy, Brunello, Barolo, among other standout wines from Rioja, the Mosel, and the Rhône Valley.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

This session features the region of Bordeaux, one of the most celebrated, admired, and sometimes confounding regions in France. Famous for their Cabernet Sauvignon anchored wines on the left bank and Merlot anchored wines on the right bank, Bordeaux offers some of the best red wines on earth -- but they also produce outstanding white and dessert wines as well! Join us for a 90+ minute taste-and-learn discussion of the myriad of classifications and appellations in France's largest appellation with a flight of exceptional Bordeaux red, white, and dessert wines from around the region.

Join us for part 4 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

In part 4 we'll explore the mutations that led to the discovery and cultivation of white wine grapes around 4,000 years ago and explore a vast array of fine white wines from around the globe.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

This session will travel across the Loire River from the crisp white wines of the Atlantic Coast to the expressive red and white wines of the Central Loire regions and the mineral and herb driven Sauvignon Blanc wines of the Upper Loire. Among the most diverse wine regions in France spanning more than 250 miles from the ocean to the center of the country, the Loire's wines are sometimes mysterious but always captivating. Join us as we taste-and-learn about the wide range of wines and wine styles across this under-rated appellation.

Join us for part 5 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

In the 1300's a monk walks down into a wine cave, picks up a bottle for dinner and sets off a chain reaction of exploding bottles and a hailstorm of broken glass. From this point forward it was the monks vs. the "Vin du Diable" and a valiant attempt to eradicate this plague from the monastery cellars. But the British found fizzy wines to be simply marvelous and learned how to tame the beast and make it a feature rather than a failure.

In this session we'll explore the discovery of sparkling wine and its transformation from the "devil's wine" to a "divine indulgence" and the various styles of sparkling wines from around the world.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

In this session we unravel the complex web of hierarchical appellations of the legendary region of Burgundy. Known for the finest Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines anywhere in the world, Burgundy always has a few tricks up its sleeve including lesser known siblings of Chardonnay and sparkling wines that can rival the best of Burgundy. Join us for a 90+ minute taste-and-learn exploration of the wines of Burgundy.

Join us for part 6 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

Long ocean voyages in hot, cargo holds, and rolling seas led to the discovery and refinement of fortified wines which accompanied sailors around the globe, the discovery of the New World, and the wine that toasted to the formation of America.

In this session we'll explore the unusual discovery of fortification and the most important fortified wines today including Port, Madeira, Sherry, and other fortified wines around the globe.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

It's the holiday season and what better time to pop a few bottles of bubbly and discover what makes this wine region so famous and synonomous with celebration. Join us for a 90+ minute taste-and-learn discussion of the history and appellation structure of Champagne as we explore how this complex wine went from evil villain to the hero of good times and celebration around the globe.

Join us for part 7 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

Shortly after the discovery of the "New World" Conquistadors and Missionaries rushed to bring wine grapes to this wild and untamed land. The first place grapes were established was in modern day Chile in the 1530's. From this launching point, grapes made their way across the Andes to (modern day) Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Mexico, and into the United States. In this session, we'll follow the wine grape's humble beginnings in Chile through to North America and discover the grapes and regions that owe their roots in the Americas to these early pioneers.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.

Tucked in the upper Northeast corner of France, Alsace as a compicated past. Fortunately, its wines and appellations are uncomplicated and amazing, showing off depth and complexity in contrast to what should be a cold, difficult place to grow wine grapes (but isn't...) Jopin us for a 90+ minute taste-and-learn discussion of Alsace and its "Noble" wines and why the grapes here bathe in warmth and sun despite the relatively high northern latitude.

Join us for part 8 of our 10 part wine seminar series where we uncork the stories behind 80 iconic wines from the world’s most celebrated regions.

In the 1830's a young viticulturist and politician from Scotland made his way to the far reaches of the British Empire in the South Pacific. Among the important items he brought with him on his journey were cuttings of wine grapes from the warm mediterranean region of the Southern Rhône on a hunch they might thrive in the warm Australian farmlands. His hunch paid off and Australia (and New Zealand) have since grown to become world class wine regions. Join us for the story of James Busby's founding of two incredible wine regions on the other side of the world and the wines that captivate enthusiasts around the globe.

Join in anytime! Each seminar stands alone so if you've missed one or more of the series segments, you won't be lost. We'll be offering this series on a rotating basis so you'll be able to catch up on the other stops in the near future.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, you'll deepen your knowledge, refine your palate, and gain a deeper appreciation of the artistry in every bottle. Explore the globe, one wine at a time — no passport required.