Dr. David Muhleman

The-Wine-Educator    WINE & SPIRITS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CONSUMER AND THE PROFESSIONAL

WINE CLASSES


  • Learn about your favorite wines or your favorite wine regions.  Classes can range from 1 to 100 and will be tailored to your interests or event.


BEGINNER

  • Learn the basics of wine etiquette, the rituals associated with ordering wine (including how to read the wine list), how to know what's in the bottle before you buy, food-wine pairing, proper wine tasting and the basics of evaluating a wine.  These classes can be with (or without) wine.  These classes are focused towards wine consumers, retailers and restaurants.


INTERMEDIATE

  • Learn about your favorite wines, and wine regions, by exploring what is in the bottle.  These classes primarily include tasting wines to develop a wine palate.  These classes assume a basic understanding of wine and wine terminology, as well as a basic understanding of the principle varietals and blends.  These classes are focused towards consumers that want to know more about their wines, and employees in the hospitality industry who need to more that just the basics.


ADVANCED

  • Learn to evaluate (and judge) wines through blind and open tastings.  These classes are focused for the serious wine collector and professionals in the wine industry.  Learn the viticulture, vinification, business of wine, and the current events associated with wines.  Advanced classes are limited to 10 students and are focused on very specific aspects of the world of wine.  Classes can be with (or without) wine.


SPIRITS CLASSES


  • Learn about your favorite distilled spirits through classes which involve both tasting and discussion.  Learn the different ways these spiritis are made and the proper way to serve (drink) them.  Learn the subtle differences associated with each distilled spirt; scotch, rum, gin, tequila, whiskey, vodka, cognac/Armagnac, and other distilled spirits.


CELLAR CONSULTATION


  • The Number 1 reason most wine is ruined, is keeping it TOO long.  Know how to evaluate which wines are best cellared.  Learn which wines to cellar and which wines to not keep in the cellar too long  Learn what mixture of wines most cellars contain, and the different styles of cellaring (by region, by vintage, by style, etc.).  Consultation is tailored to each individual situation.


"WINE SAFARI" GUIDE


  • Let the Wine Educator "guide" you through the local wine shops, or the internet wine lists, looking for the elusive "great find".  Whether you are a trophy hunter looking for a great wines, or simply an avid consumer looking for great buys, let the Wine Educator guide you through the isles of the wine jungle looking for great finds to capture and bring home. 

  • Maybe you just want to purchase a nice mix of everyday wines to have on hand to serve with a variety of foods.  Whether it's 12 bottles or 12 cases, I can help you master the challenge on your budget.


WINE RESOURCE


  • Did you ever wish there was one place you could go and that source could solve your wine issue?  Whether you are looking for a good source for home winemaking kits, the perfect book on French wines, or a myriad of other wine (and spirits) questions, let the Wine Educator be your single point of contact for all your wine questions.  Use the Contact page and send me your questions. 


WINE CONSULTATION


  • Don't have your important occasion ruined by a bad wine decision.  Going to a fancy restaurant with an important client; learn what wine to order.  Planning a wedding for 400 guests and you want Champagne that won't break the bank; find out your best options.  Want to stock your pantry with 20 all-around good dinner wines; save money and time.  Looking to invest in "investment quality" wines, and need to make sure your investment plan is sound; learn what to look for.  No matter what your wine (or spirit) interest, get expert advise from The Wine Educator.


FEES AND CONDITIONS


  • Check out the Specials and Events page
  • There are too many variables in these services to publish a fee schedule as most events are meant to be personalized to individual needs.  The easiest way to get specific information is simply to  contact  The Wine Educator with your requests and you will get a written proposal.  Due to local liquor laws, The Wine Educator will only provide wines for these services under extremely limited circumstances.  Under most circumstances, liquor laws prohibit The Wine Educator from providing wines.


At Your Service

In 2004 I became a civilian government employee working on Davis Monthon AFB in Tucson.  With my desire to teach, and my ever growing desire to learn more about wine, I took a 5 year assignment that put me in London, England and Aviano, Italy.  While in Europe I enjoyed studying and exploring all of the major wine producing regions.  Although I studied wine and viticulture throughout my life, I became truly serious in 2002 and began working in the wine industry.  I enrolled in the Wine and Spirits Education Trust program earning an Advanced Certificate (with Merit).  I am a member of several professional and local wine organizations and a member of MENSA.  I recently earned my C.S.W. (Certified Specialist of Wine).  I continue to pursue learning at every opportunity.

Get To Know Me

My passions are wine, education, classic cars and a few other distractions that keep me busy, but that's not where we should begin.


I began my professional career as an Air Force officer.  I spent 23 years in the Air Force working in adult education, including an assignment as the Educational Advisor for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (GEN. Colin Powell at the time) at the Pentagon.  While working in Washington D.C. I was also a White House volunteer performing many activities, including White House tours.


Building on academic degrees in Chemistry and Natural Sciences, I completed my Ph.D. in Education at the age of 31.  Upon leaving the Air Force, I went into public education and held AZ State certificates as a secondary science teacher, school principal and school superintendent.  In 2003 I was recognized as Arizona's School Administrator of the Year.