Fundamental Series - Available at the Beachwood, Ohio location only

Whether you know a little or a lot about wine, the American Wine School can help you build your wine knowledge. The curriculum begins with the basics: how to taste wine and identify flavors. Classes continue grape-by-grape, country-by-country to give tasters a well-rounded knowledge of wine. Scroll down for class descriptions. Classes are offered on an individual basis or as part of a 4 or 6 course series. Schedule information and class descriptions follow:

Fundamental Series Class Schedule

1) Wine Tasting 101: The Noble Grapes
This tasting seminar is the perfect introduction to the world of wine. Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro while acquiring a true understanding of the tasting process. No wine experience needed.

2) Varietals I: Riesling & Pinot Noir
Explore the flavor profiles surrounding Riesling & Pinot Noir grapes. Lighter in body with plenty of finesse, these grapes are masters of expression giving their wines a sense of place from the very first sip.
 
3) Varietals II: Sauvignon Blanc & Merlot
Discover the unique flavor and characteristics that make Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot two of the world’s most popular pours.

4) Varietals III: Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon
From crisp ‘food friendly’ wines to ‘meal-in-a-glass’ fruit bombs, explore the broad range of styles created with these robust grapes.

5) Wines of France
Explore the wines behind the labels from the great regions of Bordeaux, Rhone, Loire, Burgundy, and Alsace. Discover why French wines are among the most sought-after worldwide.  

6) Wines of Italy
Discover how to make the wines of Italy a little less intimidating by learning about the primary grapes along with a bit of geography. Enjoy some of the world's greatest wine values during this invaluable tasting of Italy's native grapes.