Capital Wine School

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.

05/26/2026

🍷 Three wine regions. Three guided tastings. One great excuse to learn something delicious.
Join us for these upcoming classes offered in person or online:

🍇 The Wines of Austria with Julie Seibert
May 30 | 5:30–7:00 PM | $95

🍷 The Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Judy Frels DipWSET
June 6 | 5:30–7:00 PM | $125

🌋 Wines of the Canary Islands with Kasia White DipWSET
June 13 | 5:30–7:00 PM | $95

Whether you’re curious about Austria’s crisp, age-worthy wines, the bold blends of the Southern Rhône, or the volcanic wines of the Canary Islands, these classes are a great way to taste, learn, and expand your wine confidence.

📍Attend in person with us in Washington, DC, or join online via Zoom.
Learn more & register at CapitalWineSchool.com

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pause, remember, and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

From all of us at Capital Wine School, we remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the families who carry their legacy forward.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🇫🇷🍷Explore One of France’s Most Iconic Wine Regions!

Join us for The Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Judy Frels DipWSET — offered in person or online on Saturday, June 6.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for bold, complex red blends, distinctive white wines, sun-soaked vineyards, and the region’s signature galets roulés stones. In this focused tasting, you’ll learn how climate, soils, grape varieties, vintage, and producer style all shape these benchmark Southern Rhône wines.

Perfect for Rhône lovers, curious wine drinkers, and anyone who wants to better understand 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 may pick up samples at Capital Wine School on June 5 from 12–5 PM. Shipping may be requested for an additional fee, with advance notice.

✨ Reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/mrkj9k2f and taste your way through Châteauneuf-du-Pape with us!

05/21/2026

🍇🍷 Wine knowledge, minus the stuffiness.

From grape guides and region spotlights to WSET study tips and food pairing help, the Capital Wine School blog is packed with smart, approachable wine education you can actually use.

Whether you’re studying for an exam, planning your next class, or just want to feel more confident talking about wine, this is a great place to start.

📖 Explore at capitalwineschool.com/blog

Learn a little. Sip smarter. Repeat.

05/20/2026

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

Located off the northwest coast of Africa, the Canary Islands are home to dramatic volcanic landscapes, old ungrafted vines, and fascinating grapes like Listán Negro, Listán Blanco, Negramoll, and Malvasía Volcánica.

Kasia recently visited the islands and will share firsthand insights from the vineyards, wineries, and landscapes that shape these vibrant, mineral-driven wines.

🍇 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 a little off the beaten wine path — and absolutely worth discovering.

05/19/2026

Neo-Prohibitionists lost a skirmish last week in Canada at one of the world's most obscure and polite international forums. As a result, we won't be seeing standard health warning labels on wine and beer anytime soon.

You can thank Mexico.
Here's the full story

As the temperance lobby gathers to demonize drinking, some countries are firing back over health labeling for wine. Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher

05/18/2026

Austria is calling… and it brought Grüner. 🇦🇹🍷
✨ Join Julie Seibert for The Wines of Austria, a 90-minute tasting that explores 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 through 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 at https://tinyurl.com/4m5xkunj

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

05/15/2026

🍷 Backroads of California with Jay Youmans MW, In Person or Online Class
📍 Attend in person at Capital Wine School
💻 Or join virtually on Zoom
⏰ Friday, May 22, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
🎟️ 1.5 hours | $95 ? Register @ https://tinyurl.com/25apnndu

California wine is so much more than the usual stops. Join Jay Youmans MW at Capital Wine School for a 1.5-hour tasting exploring lesser-known wines, unique varietals, and off-the-beaten-path vineyards from across California.

You’ll taste a lineup that goes beyond the expected, including wines made from Melon de Bourgogne, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and more.

This class is perfect for wine lovers who want to expand their California wine knowledge beyond the familiar trails.

Virtual participants may pick up samples at Capital Wine School on May 21 from 12–5 PM, or request shipping for an additional fee.

Seats are limited — reserve your spot and take the scenic route through California wine. 🍇
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05/13/2026

🇪🇸 The Wines of Spain: A Complete Overview with Jay Youmans MW on Friday, May 15, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (In Person or Online) is SOLD OUT.

To join the waitlist, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Waitlist for Wines of Spain".

In the body of the email, please include: "Please add me to the waitlist for the Wines of Spain on May 15." The number of tickets & your phone number. THANK YOU.

🍷 Be sure to explore our other classes at CapitalWineSchool.com

05/12/2026

Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score? https://decanter.visitlink.me/8qk58V

Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?