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Fri, Jan 17ShelbyJan 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAJan 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USACome join us for a fun and laid-back intro to wine! This class is perfect if you're looking to build your wine knowledge and sharpen your tasting skills. This is perfect if you are a wine lover and want to start your wine education journey.
Fri, Jan 24ShelbyJan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAJan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAExplore the fascinating world of wine in a fun and approachable way! In this session, you'll learn about the basics of taste, like how to evaluate acidity, tannins, residual sugar, and other key wine elements. Build your wine vocab and gain confidence in describing the wines you love.
Sat, Jan 25ShelbyJan 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jan 26, 2025, 3:00 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAJan 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jan 26, 2025, 3:00 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAWhether you're a wine professional, an enthusiastic wine lover, or a foodie eager to deepen your understanding of food and wine, French Wine Essentials offers the perfect foundation to explore the world of French wine. Created by the Wine Scholar Guild and led by expert instructor Brianna Burns
Fri, Jan 31ShelbyJan 31, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAJan 31, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMShelby, 5 N Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, USAElevate your wine experience by discovering the perfect pairings with food! Join us for an interactive and delicious Food & Wine Pairing Class, where we’ll explore how flavors in food and wine enhance and complement each other.
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The Wine Academy was founded as a whole immersive wine education experience aimed at professional and wine aficionados. We believe in wine education being accessible to everyone. With over 15 years of experience in the wine industry, we offer an unique combination of training of "hands on skills", theory, and practice.
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January 17, 2025 at 11:30:00 PM
Wine 101: Intro to Wine Basics
Come join us for a fun and laid-back intro to wine! This class is perfect if you're looking to build your wine knowledge and sharpen your tasting skills. This is perfect if you are a wine lover and want to start your wine education journey.
January 17, 2025
January 24, 2025 at 11:30:00 PM
Introduction to Blind Tasting with a Sommelier
Explore the fascinating world of wine in a fun and approachable way! In this session, you'll learn about the basics of taste, like how to evaluate acidity, tannins, residual sugar, and other key wine elements. Build your wine vocab and gain confidence in describing the wines you love.
January 24, 2025
January 25, 2025 at 4:00:00 PM
French Wine Essentials by Wine Scholar Guild
Whether you're a wine professional, an enthusiastic wine lover, or a foodie eager to deepen your understanding of food and wine, French Wine Essentials offers the perfect foundation to explore the world of French wine.
Created by the Wine Scholar Guild and led by expert instructor Brianna Burns
January 25, 2025
January 31, 2025 at 11:30:00 PM
Food & Wine Basics: Intro to Food & Wine Pairing
Elevate your wine experience by discovering the perfect pairings with food! Join us for an interactive and delicious Food & Wine Pairing Class, where we’ll explore how flavors in food and wine enhance and complement each other.
January 31, 2025
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Welcome to the Wine Academy, where passion meets expertise! Explore our exclusive range of proprietary courses meticulously crafted for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Whether you're taking your first sip or aiming to elevate your wine knowledge to new heights, our courses offer a unique blend of insights and practical skills. Embark on your wine journey with our specially designed courses for beginners or professionals alike. Unlock the secrets of wine appreciation, understand the basics of grape varieties and regions, and develop a palate that speaks volumes.
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