Course Offerings

When you’re first starting, wine education can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. Wake Tech’s Wine 101 course is the perfect starting point for what we hope will become a life-long and fulfilling journey. Over 8 weeks you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of wine fundamentals in a format that’s easy to follow and fun. Led by a WSET Level 3 wine professional, attendees will learn to analyze and identify major wine varietals.

This class meets one evening a week for 8 weeks. Students will gain knowledge about grape varieties, growing regions, evaluation, service, and storage of wine. The course also features companion materials for outside study including articles, videos, and a tasting matrix.

Ideal for beginners wanting to learn more about wine, as well as those interested in earning certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and obtaining a wine position.

Must be 21 years of age to enroll.