What sets the Divine Wine Emporium apart from other wine shops is our emphasis on wine education. Adjacent to our shop, the Learning Center is a classroom in which we educate and open the doors to the world of wine. Our classroom holds up to 48 people and is where we host various seminars, tastings, and classes.

Tastings and Seminars

The Divine Wine Emporium is proud to showcase some of the worlds best wine makers, vineyard owners and importers from around the world.Our programs are free to attend, but the seats fill up very quickly! With the exception of July and August, educational programs are ongoing throughout the year. Our educational programs are free and open to the public. Its a fun and educational way to spend an evening! Programs are announced via e-mail, then here on our site. You may also call anytime to obtain information on upcoming programs.

Wine 101 and Wine 201

The Wine 101 course is a three session course designed to teach the fundamentals of tasting and evaluating wines. Students will taste four styles of wine in each session. Thee is focus on food and wine pairings and comparison of new and old world styles. Topics of discussion include wine preservation, cellaring, restaurant wine service, stemware, wine taint, screw caps and closures, decanting and the aeration of wine. Learn how vineyard conditions and winemakers' techniques impact finished wine and understand the concept of "terroir".

The Wine 201 course picks up where Wine 101 left off. Each session focuses on sharpening your wine skills. There are aroma workshops, varietal comparisons, a seminar on blending, and focused on matching food and wine. This advanced course is limited to 12 students due to the intensity of the course.

Currently Wine 101 is a donation of $100 and Wine 201 is a donation of $125. Enrollment includes your admission, all wines to be tasted and all classroom materials.

During all of our classes and seminars, cheese and crackers are available when other foods are not offered.