The Wine Educator - Dr. Dave Muhleman

WINE CLASSES

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

BEGINNER
Learn the basics of wine etiquette, the rituals associated with ordering wine (including how to read a 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 the wine consumers (retail 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 principal 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 know more that the basic.

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 or 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 CLASS

Learn about your favorite distilled spirits through classes which involve both tasting and discussion. Learn the different ways these spirits are made and the proper way to serve (drink) them. Learn the subtle differences associated with each distilled spirit; 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 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 great wines, or simply an avid consumer looking for great buys, let The Wine Educator guide you through the wilds of the wine jungle looking for great finds to capture and bring home

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 wine questions

WINE CONSULTATION

Don't have your perfect occasion ruined by bad wine decisions. Going to a fancy restaurant with an important client; learn what wine to order? Planning a wedding for 400 guest 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 advice from The Wine Educator.

FEES AND CONDITIONS

There are too many variables in these services to publish a fee schedule. The easiest way is to simply 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 the wines for these service under extremely limited situations. Although The Wine Educator will recommend the wines for the events, local liquor laws prohibit The Wine Educator from providing the wines.