In-Person How to Taste Like a Sommelier

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Learn to taste wine like a sommelier!


Price:  $275 per person

Group Price: Contact: mbv@napawineclass.com

Step into the shoes of a professional sommelier with this hands-on, sensory-focused class designed to refine your palate and deepen your confidence in wine tasting.

Guided by Monika Bielka-Vescovi, certified sommelier and wine educator, this immersive workshop blends foundational wine theory with practical techniques used by top wine professionals.

Participants will explore:The five pillars of wine analysis (sight, swirl, smell, sip, structure)Vocabulary to describe aromas, textures, and flavors.

The role of glassware, temperature, and contextTechniques to assess quality and aging potential

6-Wine Tasting Featuring:

  • A curated flight of six wines, illustrating a range of varietals, styles, and structure (white, rosé, red, sparkling)

  • Each wine is selected to emphasize key tasting concepts such as acidity, tannin, body, and complexity

  • Duration & Format:  2.5 hours

Guided tasting and instruction

Optional Q&A and social component

Monika Bielka-Vescovi

Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET CEO & Lead Educator, Napa Wine Class With over 15 years of experience teaching the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, Monika Bielka-Vescovi is one of the most respected wine educators in the United States.

As an established wine industry expert and educator for over 15 years, she has guided thousands of students—from curious beginners to aspiring Diploma candidates—through the complexities of wine tasting, viticulture, and global wine regions.

Monika’s teaching style combines academic rigor with an inspiring, hands-on approach, reflecting her deep knowledge and passion for wine. Her leadership has positioned Napa Wine Class as a premier destination for WSET-certified education, and her commitment to elevating wine literacy continues to shape the next generation of wine professionals and enthusiasts.

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