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What You'll Learn

Introduction
Find out exactly what we’ll be covering in this course and what to expect.
1 Video

What is Wine?
To climb high, we must start at the base! This section explores wine's basic traits, types, and how we interact with it.
2 Videos
41 Lessons
4 Quizzes

Handling & Storing
Being great at wine is being confident handling it. Let's take cues from the pros on opening, decanting, and storing wine.
5 Videos
25 Lessons
2 Quizzes

Tasting
Learn to taste with one of the world's best, Bollinger Medal Winner, and Master of Wine, Christine Marsiglio.
1 Video
36 Lessons
5 Quizzes

Grape Growing
Learn how climate and location (terroir) impact wine flavors. Then, tune what you're looking for with these big-picture concepts.
1 Video
43 Lessons
4 Quizzes

Winemaking
Lets learn about winemaking to understand how it affects aroma and flavor in wine.
1 Video
44 Lessons
5 Quizzes

Grapes & Wines
Before diving into the rare varieties, let's get to know the most influential wines in the world.
1 Video
26 Lessons
5 Quizzes

Wine Regions
You're ready. With all the preparation complete, it's time to walk confidently through the top wine countries of the world.
1 Video
32 Lessons

Exam
Test your knowledge and earn your Wine Folly certification.
1 Video
Certificate Exam
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Get Wine Folly Certified & Show Off Your Skills
Ace your Wine 201 exam at the end of the course and get fully certified by Wine Folly.
This certification isn't just a piece of paper—it's your ticket to a world of deeper understanding, better tasting, and, let's be honest, some pretty cool bragging rights among your friends and potential to further your career!
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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Ace your knowledge test at the end and become certified.
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