Launch your wine adventure with us!

Join us on this special Monday, Holiday Class! MLK Day 2024. 

This 6 hour intensive course is a full introduction to the world of wine. As an entry-level course, it teaches the basics of wine in a friendly format specifically designed for those with little to no previous wine knowledge and for those looking to learn the structured approach to wine tasting.

Ideal for enthusiasts or those new to the wine and service industries, the Foundation Course focuses on the main styles of wine, tasting technique, wine and food pairing, as well as wine service and etiquette.

The class consists of a 6 hour session that concludes with a short 30 question multiple-choice exam.

Please plan for class 10am-5pm 

The exam will be held 01/20 at 11am.

Successful candidates receive the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines.

🍱 Lunch is included and will be served mid-day from our Farmers Market Restaurant!

Please add the course to your cart one student at a time and be sure to fill in the correct information on the questionnaire!! Thank you!

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INSTRUCTOR

Our instructor is Monica Marin, also our WSET our Program Director! Monica is the full time Director of Wine Education the Wine House in Los Angeles where she has built the next generation of wine professionals for many years (including our own Drew Cuddy, Lindsey Reed, Paul Zink, Brenna Ritchey, and Sean Magruder - as well as our dear friend, former instructor, and Master of Wine Candidate Lenka Davis).

Monica is a long-time WSET instructor and a Master of Wine Candidate. We credit her not only for jump starting our program but bringing WSET education to Los Angeles and the Central Coast! Monica was a top candidate in the 2020 WSET Instructor of the year listing!

There is genuinely no one more capable in communicating this course! We love Monica :)

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What You'll Learn

Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting

Food and Wine Matching: A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully

Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognize common faults found in wine

Types and Styles of Wine: Learn about what makes wines taste different

Grape Varieties: Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties

Main White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling

Main Black Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz

Named Wines: Champagne, Sancerre, Chablis, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Prosecco, Cava, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Chianti, Rioja, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Sauternes, Sherry, Port

Number of Wines Tasted: At least 8 wines will be tasted as part of the course

Study Materials: Students will receive the Level 1 Award in Wines Study Guide

Duration of Course: 6 hours inclusive of examination

Examination: 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass

Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

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Deets

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Study materials will be available to pick up approximately 1 week before the course starts at Satellite SB (1117 State Street, Santa Barbara).

Registrations after 1 week prior to class cannot guarantee that the materials will be sent in advance, they will be handed out on the day of the class

Please have registration confirmation email to pick up materials.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Because exams are ordered from London, all purchases are final – there are no refunds on this course.

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RATES AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRY. Please send inquiries to drew@satellitesb.com for more information.