Capital Wine School

06/11/2026

Thank you to our student, LRS, for this one!

Wine wisdom, no commute required. 😊

Ready to take your wine knowledge to the next level? 🍷

Whether you're a curious newbie or a seasoned pro, has you covered. 🎓 They offer a full range of WSET courses (& more!) online, right up to the prestigious DipWSET. 💻

Begin (or continue) your wine journey! 🍷

06/10/2026

Join us for a Rosé tasting with Claudia Chamberlain, DipWSET! 🌸🍷

We'll be comparing different Rosés from around the world — come along in person or join us live online.

Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Format: In person at Capital Wine School or live online via Zoom
Cost: $95 / Register @ https://tinyurl.com/5cv3jxy3

You’ll taste rosé from Champagne, Provence, Bandol, Rioja, Abruzzo, Sancerre, Oregon, Austria, and more while learning how climate, grape variety, and winemaking shape the style in your glass.

From delicate pale pinks to bold, structured stunners, this tasting will show you just how surprisingly diverse rosé can be. Ready to see the world through rosé-colored glasses? Come join us!

06/08/2026

Rioja is Spain’s most famous wine region — and one of the world’s great benchmarks for oak-aged wines.

Join Jay Youmans MW for a focused tasting exploring the region’s classic styles, aging traditions, and signature grapes, from Tempranillo to Garnacha and Graciano.

You’ll learn how Rioja’s subregions, soils, and classifications — from Joven to Gran Reserva — shape the wines we know and love.

🍇 The Wines of Rioja with Jay Youmans MW
📍 In Person at Capital Wine School or Online via Zoom
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM / $95

🎟️ Details & Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdctk6rd

Perfect for curious wine lovers, Rioja fans, and anyone who wants to better understand one of Spain’s most classic and food-friendly wine regions.

Virtual sample pickup: June 18, 12–5 PM at Capital Wine School.

06/05/2026

Take your taste buds somewhere unexpected. 🏝️🍷

Join us for Wines of the Canary Islands with Kasia White DipWSET and explore one of Spain’s most fascinating wine regions.

Set off the northwest coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are known for dramatic volcanic landscapes, old ungrafted vines, and distinctive grapes like Listán Negro, Listán Blanco, Negramoll, and Malvasía Volcánica.

Kasia recently visited the islands and will share firsthand stories, vineyard insights, and a closer look at the wines shaped by this wild, volcanic place.

🍇 Wines of the Canary Islands with Kasia White DipWSET
📍 In Person at Capital Wine School or Online via Zoom
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
💵 $95
🎟️ Details & Register: https://tinyurl.com/58d6adk6

Come taste something beautifully off the beaten wine path. 🌋🍷

06/03/2026

Here's an easy wine quiz for you - try it!

Which grape variety is most associated with New Zealand's Marlborough region? 🍇🇳🇿

A. Sauvignon Blanc
B. Pinotage
C. Nebbiolo
D. Tempranillo
scroll for answer:
If you said A, Sauvignon Blanc ~ you are correct! ✅

Marlborough is famous for intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, often showing notes of citrus, passion fruit, gooseberry, and green herbs. 🍋🌿

06/03/2026

Ready to feel more confident with wine? 🍷

Join Capital Wine School for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines — a one-day, in-person course designed for beginners, wine lovers, hospitality pros, and anyone who wants a strong foundation in wine.

📍 Capital Wine School
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – approx. 3:30 PM
💵 $495
🍷 Includes guided instruction, tasting of 9 wines, food & wine pairing exercise, study guide, and exam

You’ll learn about the main types of wine, common grape varieties, basic tasting technique, wine service and storage, and the fundamentals of food and wine pairing.

The day also includes a hands-on pairing exercise with foods like smoked salmon, cheddar cheese, lemon, chili, salt, and shortbread, so you can taste how different flavors change the way wine shows in the glass.

Register by June 9 to receive your printed study guide by mail before class.

The course concludes with the WSET Level 1 exam, and students who pass receive a digital WSET certificate.

A perfect first step if you’ve ever wanted to understand wine beyond “I like this one.” 🍇

Details & registration: https://tinyurl.com/2wpaa9c9

06/01/2026

A FEW SPOTS REMAIN! ✨🍇 Ready to explore one of France’s most iconic wine regions? 🇫🇷🍷

Join us for a tasting of The Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, led by the incredible Judy Frels DipWSET! Whether you join us in person or online, you're in for a treat on Saturday, June 6.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is legendary for its bold, complex red blends, distinctive white wines, sun-soaked vineyards, and signature galets roulés stones. In this focused tasting, you’ll discover how climate, soil, grape varieties, and producer style come together to create these benchmark Southern Rhône wines.

This class is perfect for Rhône lovers, curious wine drinkers, and anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of one of France’s most celebrated appellations.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 💲 $125 📍 Capital Wine School or 💻 Online via Zoom 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Judy Frels DipWSET

Virtual participants can pick up their samples at Capital Wine School on June 5 from 12–5 PM. (Shipping is also available for an additional fee with advance notice.)

✨ Ready to taste your way through Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Reserve your spot today! https://tinyurl.com/mrkj9k2f

05/29/2026

Austria is calling… and there are still spots open for TOMORROW'S class, 🇦🇹🍷

Join Julie Seibert for The Wines of Austria, a 90-minute tasting exploring one of Europe’s most exciting wine countries.

Austria is known for wines with precision, freshness, personality, and a serious sense of place. In this class, you’ll taste standout examples of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent, Gemischter Satz, and more while learning how Austria’s regions, grapes, climate, and traditions shape what’s in the glass.

From the crisp whites of Wachau, Kamptal, and Kremstal to the expressive reds of Burgenland and Carnuntum, this is a perfect class for curious beginners and seasoned wine lovers who want to feel more confident choosing Austrian wines.

The Wines of Austria with Julie Seibert
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Capital Wine School or Online via Zoom
💵 $95
🎟️ View the tastings & register: https://tinyurl.com/4m5xkunj

Come for the Grüner. Stay for the Blaufränkisch. Leave with a new appreciation for Austria in your glass.

Spots are still available, but don’t wait too long to grab yours. 🍷

05/27/2026

Thinking about taking your wine knowledge to the next level? 🍷

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to build serious wine and spirits expertise, WSET courses offer a clear path forward.

From beginner-friendly WSET Level 1 to the advanced WSET Level 3 and the specialist Diploma Level 4, there’s a qualification to match where you are now — and where you want to go next.

Perfect for wine lovers, hospitality pros, and anyone who wants to taste, talk, and understand wine with more confidence.

✨ Explore the course offerings and find the level that’s right for you with us at Capital Wine School.