Classes

Embark on a two-hour trip to Argentina—and beyond! Malbec & Empanadas is a tasting class that goes past the obvious. From Salta to Mendoza, journey through Torrontés, Bonarda, blends, and of course the iconic Malbec. Finish off with a stop in Uruguay to taste its signature grape.

Join us for an exclusive evening on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Hasentree Club Activity Center in Wake Forest. Priced at $140/person plus tax, this event features a seated, guided tasting of nine wines from six different wineries under the Thomas Rivers Brown (TRB) umbrella—all led by Scott Flory, TRB’s director […]

Travel the sparkling shores of Southern Europe—no passport required. Join Doreen Colondres for an immersive tasting class that celebrates the coastal wines of Portugal, Croatia, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Taste wines shaped by salty sea breezes, volcanic soils, and indigenous grapes—from crisp island whites and minerally Assyrtiko to savory reds of the Mediterranean. Each pour […]

Step into the world of wine with this one-and-a-half-hour interactive class designed for beginners. You’ll learn how to analyze and describe wine, decode wine labels, and gain confidence in tasting through hands-on sampling.

Take your wine knowledge to new heights as Daniel Hubbard from MS Walker leads a tasting of six high-elevation vineyard wines. From the Alpine slopes of Austria to the dramatic terrain of Italy’s Dolomites, explore how altitude, terroir, and climate shape wine in striking ways.

Passport to Pinot Noir is an intimate tasting class designed for adventurous wine lovers and those at WSET Level 2+. Explore the world’s most temperamental grape — Pinot Noir — in all its forms, from the elegance of Burgundy and the bold character of Oregon, to the alpine freshness of Italy, the coastal charm of […]

Embark on a two-hour trip to Argentina—and beyond! Malbec & Empanadas is a tasting class that goes past the obvious. From Salta to Mendoza, journey through Torrontés, Bonarda, blends, and of course the iconic Malbec. Finish off with a stop in Uruguay to taste its signature grape.

Take a deep dive into Belgium’s spontaneous fermentation tradition with a guided tasting featuring Gueuzerie Tilquin—one of the most respected lambic blendings in the world. Explore their Oude Gueuze, fruit lambics like Quetsche and Mûre, and learn how age, barrel aging, wild yeasts, and blending create their distinctive funk, sourness, and complexity. Each beer will […]

Explore the diverse and captivating wine regions of South America in this latest installment of The Raleigh Wine Shop’s class series. Sample finely selected wines—especially from Chile and Argentina—while uncovering how terroir, climate, and history shape their unique character.

Deepen your tasting skills and vocabulary in this focused 90-minute class. Sample six wines and explore concepts such as aroma, flavor, texture, complexity, and balance. Whether you’re a curious beginner or someone looking to elevate their palate, this class will help you understand what you're tasting—and how to talk about it.

Get ready to pop open something exciting! Champagne & Friends is a 90-minute sparkling wine adventure that takes you well beyond Champagne. Discover Crémants, Franciacortas, Cartizze, Cava, Prosecco—and bubbles from surprising regions like Slovenia, the USA, Portugal, and Argentina. You’ll learn how these wines are made, how to decode grape labels, proper service and storage, […]

Get ready to unlock the secrets of wine tasting in a relaxed, fun, hands-on class designed for beginners and aspiring wine lovers alike. Over 90 minutes, you’ll learn how to smell and taste wine like a pro—boosting your aroma memory bank with 20+ common descriptors (fruity, floral, and more), try 5-7 wines with different styles, […]