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Wine Discovery Classes We offer friendly, accessible, casual classes to help you discover more about wine, spirits and beers and how they are crafted. From novice to advanced - you don't need to be a formally trained sommelier to understand how to select and enjoy quality!

Class sizes are limited. Check out our upcoming classes below.

Chicago Wine School presents "The Basics"
Every Wednesday from May 12th - June 9th @ 6:30 pm


The CWS Basics Course is aimed at those those either just developing their interest in wines or for those who need a good review"

$180 per person

CLASS 1: How grapegrowing and winemaking affect wine styles and flavors plus the art & technique of winetasting.

CLASS 2: This session covers the major types of red wines (fruity vs. mellow, drinkable now vs. later, etc.).

CLASS 3: Major types of white & rosé wines (Chardonnays with & without oak, the "off-drys", dessert wines, etc.).

CLASS 4: Dry, medium and sweet fortified wines concentrating upon Ports & Sherries.

CLASS 5: Champagne & sparkling wines -- from inexpensive "Bulk Process" bubblies to French Champagne.

You will need to register through the Chicago Wine School


Our class registration policies are listed here.