We're bringing wine back to the people! Amaze your friends, impress your colleagues, buy the wine you actually want to drink! Join Andrew Johnson: 25-year hospitality veteran, WSET Advanced Level 3 and Certified Italian Wine Specialist for a 3-part series that explores the foundation of understanding, enjoying and selecting wine. What's in it for you? * Try (At least) 5 new, classic wines each session * Take home professional tasting notes for each wine * Enjoy a selection of fine bread, cheese & charcuterie * Meet new people, learn about wine and have some laughs * Wine giveaways * Achieve "Entry Level Wine Nerd" Status! Price is $50 per person for or $135 for all three sessions. First session is April 09, 2019 at 7:00pm. Classes run ~1.5- 2 hours. Location TBA. You will learn: * The winemaking process- from vineyard to glass * How to taste, evaluate and describe wine * Decoding a wine label * Develop your BS detector when it comes to wine marketing * What flavours to expect from certain grapes * Explaining the price difference * Basic food & wine pairing techniques * Oak - what are we talking about? * How to select wine from a store or a wine list * Introduction to the classic wine regions of the world * Choosing the right glassware * Storing, ageing and collecting wine Afraid of learning in public? Private sessions are available: Drink up the knowledge with friends in the comfort of your own home!