Academy | Wine Buyers Society

Enhance your enjoyment of wine, in your own unique way
Feel the hubris of wine confidence, and put that wine snob you know to shame =)
Just kidding, we're not about shaming here
But heck, you can become a wine snob yourself, if you'd like
I personally enjoy the term "wine geek" much more. In this course we'll teach you how to geek out on wine.

How is the course structured? Online or Physically

You can join a course at our Hyde Park Johannesburg HOUSE OF WINE Tasting room or
Our Informative video/zoom/whatsapp lectures and powerpoint slides
Take this course with a friend! Pop that bottle open and park yourself!
It's structured to be informative and fun. Even more so with wine. Cheers!

Wine defined
A short history of wine and where it came from
A full year in the vineyard, exploring practices and tasks of vineyard workers
How the heck wine is made
Building your confidence in buying the right wines
How the heck to taste it "properly" (spoiler alert: however you want)
Wine "lingo" and how to wade through the jargon
How and where to buy wine on a budget
Frequently asked questions about wine (and if your question isn't not on the list, I'll answer it within 1 day)
An interview with a wine retailer covering what to look for in wine stores
The difference between drinking wine and analyzing wine
Principles of pairing wine and food (coming soon)
A list of recommended wine resources (books, apps, seasonal gift ideas, etc.)
Find out what affects your sense of taste and smell

This wine course is for anyone interested in wine, but it is mostly geared for beginners
If you are interested in a comprehensive perspective on wine from start to finish, this is the course for you
Interested in becoming a sommelier? This course will provide a great foundation for building the skills you'll need!