Commonwealth Wine School

Saturday, October 10, 6:30pm-8:00pm EST Come explore one of the fastest growing beverages in the U.S. - Sake! Sake is an ancient, complex and unique beverage with roots going back to the 3rd Century BCE. In this deep dive, you will learn about the ingredients needed to produce sake, the main styles and types of […]

Friday, October 16, 6pm - 8pm ET Over the centuries, Alsace has alternated being part of both Germany and France, meaning that, although they are now part of France, they consider themselves Alsatian above all. Their wines reflect this storied past, and are a delightful mixture of both French and German styles. Alsace has a wide […]

Saturday, October 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm ET Most of us know which wines we like and which ones we don't, but how do we distinguish whether a wine is fruity, buttery, spicy, acidic or dry?  How do we communicate about wine with the staff at our favorite wine shop or the sommelier at a restaurant? Join Erika […]

Friday, October 23, 6:30-8:00pm EST Do you like heady, intense flavors? Are you always looking for the stinkiest cheese and the boldest wine? Does the thought of an evil blue cheese make you laugh? Then you might (might!) have what it takes to survive this terrifying hellscape of taste and smell. Join wine & cheese […]

Saturday, October 24, 6:30-8pm ET Young winemakers are marrying local pride with international experience to make world-class wines. With its northerly spot (between Rioja and France) and cool Atlantic breezes, Navarra is turning out lively wines brimming with freshness and acidity. Garnacha is enjoying a renaissance, with a wide variety of style and character. Ranging […]

Friday, December 4, 6pm - 8pm ET Wine has been made throughout Spain dating back to the time of the Romans. The Spaniards have developed in incredible number of wines that are in stark contrast from the rest of Europe, and often these wines have the ability to age far longer than expected. In recent […]

Friday, November 6, 6:30-8:00pm EST Napa Valley is renowned for its wine, but did you know that Texas is one of the hottest new wine regions, that they make excellent wine in Mexico, and that some of the boldest reds on the planet come from Washington State? Discover the diversity of North American wine regions […]

Friday, November 13, 6:30-8:00pm EST Do you love a good glass of red wine? Know the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja, Carmenere, and other red wines from around the world? If you’re as confused as most people are about this wonderful style wine, and you want to learn what distinguishes one type of red wine […]

Friday, November 20, 6-8pm EST Bordeaux - Red - Expensive.  No!!!  Join Adam Centamore and Tim Powers, Accredited Bordeaux Educators, as they serve a diverse sampling of sparkling wines, delicious whites (crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon), rosés of varying hues, thrilling reds from under-the-radar appellations, and luscious sweet wines - all from Bordeaux!! Since […]