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Wine 101
Forget about overwhelming wine jargon and complex topics. Our course breaks down the essentials into manageable, easy-to-understand pieces. With helpful visuals, and practical tips, you’ll enjoy learning about wine as much as you enjoy drinking it!
75 Lessons
9 Videos
8 Chapters
Certificate
Wine 101
8 Knowledge Packed Chapters

Introduction
Find out exactly what you'll learn in this course and what to expect.
1 Video

What is Wine?
Understand the essence, history, production, and traits of wine.
3 Videos
8 Lessons

The Main Styles of Wine
Uncover the nine distinct wine styles from sparkling to dessert.
10 Lessons

Major Wine Grapes
Identify the top ten grape varieties and their unique tastes.
10 Lessons

Wine Regions of the World
Explore famous wine regions like France, Italy, Spain, and more!
12 Lessons

How to Taste Wine
Learn essential wine tasting techniques to evaluate flavor and structure.
3 Videos
12 Lessons

Pairing Food and Wine
Discover effective strategies for matching wines with food.
3 Videos

Choosing Glassware
Explore which glassware types best enhance various wine styles.
1 Video
4 Lessons

Tips on Service & Storage
Master correct wine serving temperatures and optimal storage conditions.
1 Video
6 Lessons
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Instructors
Meet Your Wine Guides

Christine MarsiglioDirector of Education
Get Schooled By A Real Deal Master of Wine
Meet Christine Marsiglio, our Director of Education and a Bollinger award-winning Master of Wine — yeah, she’s one of only 35 in the world with that accolade!
Prior to joining Wine Folly, Christine played a pivotal role as a WSET Diploma Educator in London and was instrumental in contributing to the latest global Diploma materials. And get this, she was also a Tastings Exec at Decanter, running panels and even organizing the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Let’s just say, when it comes to wine, Christine’s got some serious game.
Prior to joining Wine Folly, Christine played a pivotal role as a WSET Diploma Educator in London and was instrumental in contributing to the latest global Diploma materials. And get this, she was also a Tastings Exec at Decanter, running panels and even organizing the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Let’s just say, when it comes to wine, Christine’s got some serious game.

Madeline PucketteWine Folly Founder
Sip Smarter with Madeline Puckette
Get to know Madeline Puckette, the co-founder who turned Wine Folly into your ultimate wine cheat sheet since 2011.
She's not just any wine guru; she's racked up major accolades like Wine Blogger of the Year and Wine Communicator of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, plus she’s also a James Beard Award-winning and New York Times best selling author!
Trust us, her must-read articles, eye-popping infographics, and can't-miss videos make wine know-how as easy as uncork, pour, sip. She's the real deal.
She's not just any wine guru; she's racked up major accolades like Wine Blogger of the Year and Wine Communicator of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, plus she’s also a James Beard Award-winning and New York Times best selling author!
Trust us, her must-read articles, eye-popping infographics, and can't-miss videos make wine know-how as easy as uncork, pour, sip. She's the real deal.
No Prerequisites
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned sipper, everyone is welcome!
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