Gain an Appreciation for Wine with a Virtual Course
It’s a new age with virtual tastings!
Have you ever wished you could discern a restaurant’s wine list or quickly select a bottle at a winery or liquor store? Maybe you’d just like to have a deeper appreciation for wine. Well, you can! And you can do it in your slippers and sweats. That’s because there are online courses designed for beginners, where you can learn how to taste and appreciate a wine in the comfort of your own home.
Wine courses for novices range from do-it-yourself to just a couple of hours to several weeks. No matter how much time you’d like to invest in learning about wine, a class will help you understand wine styles and descriptors. Imagine feeling more confident in your taste, knowing which wine to order at a restaurant or bring to a gathering. (Not to mention how good it feels to impress others -- and more importantly, how great it feels to impress ourselves!)
Plus, when you shop with us at Boston Winery, you’ll know more about the process of making wine and get a glimpse into our dedication to producing fantastic vino. You’ll also be able to appreciate food pairings and how wine brings out the flavors of a dish.
Our team looked into virtual wine classes for beginners. Consider any of the ones below to deepen your knowledge.
How to Read a Wine Label, Commonwealth Wine School
Let’s start with a local class at the Commonwealth Wine School in Cambridge. You can take the course online or in person, and it’s just 1.5 hours! The instructors will explain the landscape of domestic and international wine labels. According to the description, the class will help you sort out what’s a grape, what’s a place, and more. You’ll also taste a variety of wines during the course. Learn more here.
Studying was never so much fun!
Wine School, The New York Times
Subscribers of The Times can learn about wine for free with this monthly column by wine critic Eric Asimov. He wrote, “We can all learn to evaluate wine by asking the simple but important questions: ‘Do I like the wine?’ ‘Why?’ and ‘Why not?’” The goal of the Wine School is for people to develop confidence in their taste by drinking wine with a meal. It’s perfect for learning at your own pace. Visit the monthly column here.
Great Wine Made Simple With Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson
This virtual course is a deep dive into the world of wine, where you will explore the world’s leading regions and wines. You’ll gain an understanding of what makes a quality wine and collectability. The course is made up of eight 1-hour sessions. Register for the series or individual lessons here.
Crash Course on Wine – Wine 101, Udemy
TV host and celebrity sommelier Ryan Vet walks you through 10 things to know about wine in this 40-minute on-demand course. You can learn more in his more in-depth Fundamentals of Wine Tasting class, also available on Udemy.
Wine Appreciation With James Suckling, Masterclass
In this 11-part video course, renowned wine critic James Suckling walks you through the typical characteristics of different varieties of wine. You learn how to discern flavors and aromas, do a blind tasting, read a wine list, and more. Sign up here.
Learn from the best!
Vito’s Vlog
In addition to experiencing a tasting at Boston Winery and learning about wine as you sip with our experts, you can gain an understanding and appreciation with our very own Vito Bruno. He recorded lessons about wine, which you can view on Vito’s Vlog.
As you’re learning about wine, be sure to add Boston Winery wines to your taste list. Order online if you live in Massachusetts or another state that allows the wine to be shipped, and those local to us can also pick it up on-site!
