Explore Wine in the Napa Valley and Hudson Valley
If you've always wanted to be able to confidently select wine at a restaurant…to really understand the "whys" and "hows" of wine tasting…to know more about your favorite Cabernet or Riesling...then CIA Wine Explorations classes are for you.
Fun Weekend Wine Tasting Classes
In these intensive wine classes, you will:
- Enjoy a lively lecture and discussion with the CIA's wine experts.
- Take part in guided wine tastings.
- Review wine tasting terminology, explore the world's varietals, and refine your culinary sensory awareness.
The CIA + the Napa Valley = Wine Tasting Nirvana
In our CIA Wine Explorations courses at the Greystone campus in California's Napa Valley, wine tasting forms the foundation of your hands-on learning experience. You'll swirl and sip in the tasting theaters of the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies. You'll examine color and clarity at your individual, illuminated wine tasting station, guided each step of the way by a knowledgeable instructor. And you'll taste great wines—including some from the Rudd Center's 4,500-bottle cellar—all against the backdrop of Napa Valley's gorgeous vineyards.
Tasting and Pairing Wine in the Hudson Valley
Wine Explorations at our Hyde Park, NY campus let you explore your passion in the heart of the celebrated Hudson Valley wine-growing region. In these courses based on the CIA WineWise book, you'll learn the language of wine, practice food and wine pairing, and begin to develop your palate-all through guided tastings from our expert instructors. Why not make a weekend of it? You can practice your newfound wine skills while visiting Hudson Valley wineries and vineyards.
Raise Your Wine IQ in Just Two Hours
CIA Wine Explorations are perfect for people with busy schedules. Invest just a few hours in one of our wine classes, and on your next trip to the wine shop, you'll be more confident in selecting the perfect bottle of wine for dinner.
Sample the World of Wine—Classes for Everyone!
California Classes:
- A Journey into Sensory Awareness: Food and Wine Pairing
- Tasting Wine Like a Pro
- Barrel Ends: Evening Wine Conversations at the CIA – New!
New York Classes:
Wine Books
WineWise – Everything you need to boost your wine IQ and get more pleasure out of every bottle you drink.
Exploring Wine, 2nd Edition – This lively guide covers everything you ever wanted to know about the history, culture, romance, science, and business of wine.
