Discover the Perfect Wine Course for You: Understanding Wine 101, 201 and 301

Grow your wine knowledge with confidence.

If you’ve ever wished you understood wine more deeply or simply wanted to feel more confident when tasting, talking about, or choosing wine you’re in the right place. At The Wineologist, I’ve created a structured three-level education pathway designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you grow at a pace that feels comfortable, approachable, and enjoyable.

Whether you’re brand new to wine or ready to explore advanced concepts, these multi-day courses offer a warm, guided environment where you can learn through tasting, conversation, and hands-on experience.

Let’s explore the full pathway and help you discover the course that fits your experience level.

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What Makes These Courses Different from Single Classes?

Single-session classes are wonderful introductions, a fun way to explore a theme or learn a specific topic in an evening. They’re perfect for casual learners, social groups, and anyone wanting a short, enjoyable experience.

But multi-day courses offer something completely different:

• Time and space to absorb the material

• Structured learning that builds session by session

• Guided tastings that deepen your palate over several days

• A clear path for growth, from beginner to advanced

• Supportive instruction designed to build lasting confidence

  
  

Each level—Wine 101, 201, and 301—is a 4-Day, 16-Hour Course, giving you enough time to understand, practice, taste, and grow.

Wine 101: Deep-Dive Course (4 Days / 16 Hours)

A warm, relaxed introduction to the world of wine.

Wine 101 is perfect if you’re new to wine or simply want a clearer, more intuitive understanding of what you’re tasting. Over four days, we explore how wine is made, how to taste with intention, and what shapes different grapes and styles.

You’ll learn about major regions, classic varieties, tasting structure, pairing basics, and how to choose wine with confidence. Everything is approachable, welcoming, and paced so you never feel rushed.

Choose Wine 101 if you:

• are new to wine education

• enjoy wine but feel unsure where to begin

• want a calm, guided introduction to tasting analysis

• want to understand the basics before moving on

  
  

This course gives you a strong foundation and the confidence to explore more deeply.

Wine 201: Intermediate Exploration (4 Days / 16 Hours)

For learners ready to deepen their knowledge and tasting skills.

Wine 201 picks up where Wine 101 leaves off and introduces you to the world’s classic wine regions. Through side-by-side comparisons, you’ll explore how climate, soil, and tradition shape a wine’s character. You’ll also learn more about winemaking decisions and how they influence style, texture, and expression.

Expect more structured tasting assessments, more regional context, and a clearer sense of what you enjoy and why.

Choose Wine 201 if you:

• have completed Wine 101 or have basic wine knowledge

• can follow a guided tasting analysis comfortably

• want to understand regional styles and structure

• enjoy comparing wines and noticing differences

• want to refine your tasting vocabulary and clarity

  
  

This course builds your analytical skills and prepares you for advanced exploration.

Wine 301: Advanced Exploration (4 Days / 16 Hours)

For serious enthusiasts and professionals seeking deeper insight.

Wine 301 brings your wine knowledge into sharper focus. We explore benchmark regions, advanced tasting structure, aging and evolution, terroir, and blind evaluation. You’ll strengthen your ability to identify grape, place, style, and quality through calm, guided practice.

This course is welcoming yet rigorous—advanced learning without intimidation.

Choose Wine 301 if you:

• have completed Wine 201 or have strong foundational knowledge

• want to improve your ability to analyze wine

• enjoy diving into regional nuance and structure

• are working toward professional-level understanding

• want to confidently taste, compare, and describe complex wines

  
  

This course gives you the tools to approach wine with clarity, precision, and deeper appreciation.

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Which Course Should You Choose?

Here’s a simple guide:

Start with Wine 101 if:

You’re brand new, curious, or want to feel more comfortable knowing what you are tasting in the glass, choosing, or talking about wine.

Move to Wine 201 if:

You understand the basics, enjoy tasting analysis, and want to explore regions, styles, and structure with more clarity.

Continue to Wine 301 if:

You’re ready for advanced exploration, blind tasting, regional nuance, and deeper understanding.

No matter where you begin, each level is taught with the same philosophy: warm guidance, clear structure, calm expertise, and an inviting space to learn.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re unsure where to start, I’m always happy to help you choose the right level for your experience and comfort. Your wine journey should feel enjoyable, approachable, and empowering.

Sip. Study. Savor.

The Wineologist

The Wineologist provides wine education experiences. Any tasting components are optional, limited in volume, and designed solely for educational purposes. No alcohol is sold.