Vintage Wine Enterprises
Offers classes at the Los Angeles School of Wines, as well as appraisal services and a subscription newsletter about local wine bargains. Includes a sample newsletter and a course catalog.
LearnWine.com
New York-based International Wine Center offers classes and home study for accreditation by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Includes course descriptions, instructor profiles, and "best buy" suggestions.
NYC Wine Class
Former winemaker offers courses in New York City. Contains class descriptions and a company profile,
Sommelier Society of America
The oldest wine teaching organization in the United States, located in New York City. Contains membership information, course descriptions, tasting notes from recent events, and job listings.
Society of Wine Educators
Provides educators with professional and certification standards, as well as development programs. Includes information about membership, certification programs, and an annual conference.
Wine Appreciation and Education
Bill Skidmore offers classes and tastings in Utah. Includes schedules and contact information.
Carolina Wine Club
Consumer-based organization offering classes and seminars in North Carolina. Describes the programs and includes profiles of the educators.
Affairs of the Vine
California-based company offering seminars, corporate workshops, and a "Wine Boot Camp". Includes program descriptions, schedules, and many tasting notes.
Eddie Osterland
America's first Master Sommelier hosts seminars and corporate events. Includes program descriptions, a list of clients, and some free online lessons [requires Flash].
The Frugal Oenophile
Offers educational guided tastings in Ontario. Contains tasting notes, a newsletter, and informative articles.
Vitis Vinifera
Offers long-weekend courses in a country house in France. Includes class descriptions, schedules, prices, and contact forms.
Manhattan Wine Seminars
Independent education and training company for corporations and individuals in New York City. Contains seminar and class descriptions along with a client list.
Northern Wine Academy
Offers classes, including Wine and Spirit Education Trust certificate courses, and corporate entertainment. Describes services and gives a profile of the owner. Located in the United Kingdom.
Pacific Rim Wine Education Center
Non-profit organization offers courses and tastings to the trade and public in San Francisco. Includes class descriptions, registration form, and instructor profiles.
San Francisco Wine Classes by SFsommelier
Classes for all levels of enthusiasts. Contains descriptions and schedules.
Once Upon a Vine
UK based tutor and consultant Sue Crabtree arranges tastings, training for restaurant and hospitality staff, and workshops. Describes services and gives contact information.
The Wine Diva
Educator and entertainer Christine Ansbacher offers customized tastings and seminars. Includes descriptions of popular seminars and contact information.
The Wine Key
Offers classes online for professionals and hobbyists. Includes course descriptions, sample classes, and company information.
Vintuition
Offers courses and tastings, either customized or following the Wine and Spirit Education Trust syllabus. Includes descriptions of the courses and company. Based in the United Kingdom.
Wine Educators International
United Kingdom-based company offering corporate, trade, and consumer tutored tastings, themed diners, and weekends. Includes a description of services and list of events.
Wine 101
Provides educational seminars and events for novices and enthusiasts in San Luis Obispo County, California. Includes staff profiles and a list of popular seminars.
Association of Wine Educators
Independent, professional educators in the United Kingdom offer courses, tastings, seminars, and holidays. Includes a member directory, event listings, and articles.
Wine and Food Academy
Offers classes and tastings in and around London, UK. Includes course descriptions and schedules, reviews, and reports from trips to wine regions.
Alberta Wine Institute
Offers International Sommelier Guild certificate classes in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Contains course listings and contact information.
The Wine School of Philadelphia
Offers single-session classes as well as degrees in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Includes class descriptions, schedules, and prices.
Chicago Wine School
An independent organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Features information on courses and seminars, including dates and pricing.
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