Everything that I do is about educating, whether it’s teaching or consulting. We look at the entire world of wine – the business end, the viniculture; viticulture and how everything works – not only how it tastes or smells. 

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Wine Course Catalog

France 101

Join Billie Joyce and explore France's rich history of wine making, discovering the founding of Marseilles, famous wine regions, the importance of oak barrels and where the first official system for c

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Wine 101: The Basics

This is where it all starts. In Wine Basics, we start at the beginning, well sort of. We’ll be covering basics on how to taste wine, describe what you’re tasting. Topics covered include: how to ta

Wine 101: Bordeaux

In this Wine 101 Series Course, we traverse the basics so that you don’t miss out on the pleasures it has to offer. Because there are many! Here we will try to help you not be frightened by one of t

Organic and Biodynamic Wine

In this Wine Geek Course, we will learn about the cultural , legal requirements and viticultural practices of Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Wine 101: Italy

In this Wine 101 Series Course, we traverse the basics so that you don’t miss out on the pleasures it has to offer. Because there are many! Here we will try to help you not be frightened by one of t

Wine 101: South America

In this Wine 101 Series Course, we traverse the basics so that you don’t miss out on the pleasures it has to offer. Because there are many! Here we will try to help you not be frightened by one of t

Wine 101: Spain

In this Wine 101 Series Course, we traverse the basics so that you don’t miss out on the pleasures it has to offer. Because there are many! Here we will try to help you not be frightened by one of t

Natural Wine

In this Wine Geek Course, we will learn about the cultural , legal requirements and viticultural practices of Natural Wines. And Try some of course!

Tasting Blind

In this Wine Geek Course, we will learn how our brain processes what we see, taste, hear and smell in the blink of an eye!

History, Culture and Politics in a Glass

In this Wine Geek Course, we will learn how our collective historical and political decisions were made with the consumption of wine in mind, and how that currently effects our culture today.

Wine Blending Class

In this Wine Geek Course, we will become a winemaker for a couple of hours and blend a wine with your team!

Wine Blending Team Building Class

In this Team Building class , your company or clients will become wineries, and not only create a red blend, but a label and marketing plan. Lots of good fun and competitiion!

Wine, Art, Economics and Marketing Team Building Class

In this Team Building class , your company or clients will become wineries, and create a label and marketing plan. Lots of good fun and competition!

Life is a Cabernet (Sauvignon)

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Pink is the New Black- We’re talking Rosé

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Chardonnay-Blind!

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Pinot Noir-Blind!

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Sparkling Wine

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Wines of Jerez

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Malbec

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Big Bold Red Wines

In this Wine Geek series class, you and your team will become a winery and create a label and marketing plan. based on the wine you 'think' you are making. Lots of good fun and competition!

Loire Valley Wine Class

Join Billie Joyce and explore France's rich history of wine making, discovering the founding of Marseilles, famous wine regions, the importance of oak barrels and where the first official system for c

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