"WINE AND FRIENDS ARE A GREAT BLEND."
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- Ernest Hemingway
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WHAT IS A WINE EDUCATOR ANYHOW?
Learn about what is a wine educator and how they can help you to move forward with your wine career and goals.
OUR STUDENT, GARY SCHWARTZ, RECEIVES HIGHEST HONORS
We are beaming with pride that our student, Gary Schwartz, received his Spanish Wine Scholar with Highest Honors!
WHY EDUCATION IS VITAL TO THE FUTURE OF THE WINE INDUSTRY
Aspiring wine professionals have so many career options to choose from, from education and commercial enterprise to newer tech-oriented...
WHY HAVE AN ELEVATED WINE EXPERIENCE?
There is a difference between a wine educator and a Sommelier. A wine educator focuses on the educational elements of the wine experience.
April 5, 2023 at 11:00:00 PM
Spain at a Glance Webinar hosted by Mary Montalvo
A look at Spanish wines and why you should love them!
April 5, 2023
April 22, 2023 at 9:30:00 PM
Earth Day Tasting & Pairing
Join us to celebrate Earth Day along with our friends at The Aventine and Plēb Urban Winery with a fantastic food and wine pairing!
April 22, 2023
May 6, 2023 at 4:00:00 PM
Somm Charlotte Food + Wine Tour
An unforgettable day of good wine and fantastic food in Charlotte! Drink and eat like a Somm!
May 6, 2023
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What they're saying
Mary the owner is a fantastic teacher and is extremely knowledgeable about wine.
Richard H.
The wine academy is welcoming as well as a great class environment for learning.
Terri W.
Fantastic educator and wine ambassador...
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WINE EDUCATION
WSET | Wine Scholar Guild
Do you have goals to enrich your personal understanding of food and wine? We offer courses from the esteemed Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) that will help you get you on your way to impressing your friends with your knowledge of wine. Luckily, these classes are held both online and in person!
Specializing in French and Spanish wines is also possible with our Wine Scholar Guild program, which gives you a 200+ page manual plus instructor led classes and tastings to get you ready for your exam.
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IN PERSON
WSET Levels 1, 2, & 3 and Wine Scholar Guild courses are available in person at our offices in Asheville, Tryon, and Greenville.
EXPERIENCES
Fun, interactive, educational. That's what our experiences are all about. Join us as we explore the world of wines, one by one.
