Our courses

  • Home Base

    If you’re looking for some foundational knowledge, this course will introduce you to the basics of how to taste with a critical eye. This is offered for both wine and whiskey and runs about 1 hour.

  • The effect of price

    Why are some bottles priced higher than others? Are they worth it? Will I really notice the difference? There’s so much that goes into the creation of each bottle, it can be hard to decipher what quality is at any price. We use this course to learn by experience. This is offered for both wine and whiskey and runs about 1 hour.

  • the list

    If you’ve ever held the wine list and felt a little lost, or a little nervous, this is for you. We’ll help you decode the wine list, look out for some potholes, and zero in on some good possibilities for your meal. Whether you’re in a business environment, on a date, or just out with friends, you’ll find the information valuable. This is offered for both wine and whiskey and runs about 30 minutes. It can be done alone or in conjunction with another course.

  • same grape, different place

    Here we dig deeper on your favorite grape(s) or one you want to get to know better. We’ll explore the effect of location, climate, and growing process, collectively known as terroir. This is just for wine and runs about 90 minutes.

  • off the beaten path

    Seen enough Cab, Merlot, Pinot, and Chardonnay for a little while? This wine only course takes you to places you might not be familiar with and grapes that you’re not used to seeing. Depending on how far you want to go, this is our most wide-ranging course. This course will run from 1-3 hours depending on your preferences.

  • Water of Life

    Usice (pronounced USE-keh) is the Gaelic word for water. Take a wide-ranging tour of whiskey from various places and distinctive styles. If you haven’t found something you like by the end of this course, maybe you just don’t like whiskey. This course runs about 90 minutes.