Charm City Wine School

WSET L2 Awards in Spirits, starting 09/19/24
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Charm City Wine School, 6505 York Road, Towson, MD, 21212, United States
Level 2 Award in Spirits Qualification Aims
A beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring spirits and liqueurs for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts.For individuals wishing to develop their expertise in spirits and liqueurs, you’ll learn about the fundamental production methods and principal raw materials discovering how they are used to make the key spirit styles. You’ll also explore the key practices and principles of serving spirits and the use of spirits in cocktails. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
What You Will Learn
How production methods affect the characteristics of spirits and liqueurs
The characteristics of the principal international spirits and liqueurs
How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits®(SAT)
The Total Qualification Time for the Level 2 Award in Spirits is 26 hours. There are 15 Guided Learning Hours (including the 1-hour examination) and 11 hours of private study.

TiPS 10/12/24
2024-10-12 09:00 - 14:00
TiPS Qualification Aims
Proven effective by third-party studies, TiPS is a skills-based, 100% live responsible alcohol training and certification program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving by enhancing the fundamental “people skills” of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. TiPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.

Take a Chance on Me!
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Take a Chance on Me!
I Never Heard of THAT Wine Before…
This tasting is solely about wines no one has even heard of before. There is no rhyme or reason or systematic nature to this tasting theme–you just have to bring your curiosity and interest in trying something new. As a bonus, we will play the Top Hits from the musical group ABBA, fun!
Our classes always sell out fast, so don’t miss out and make your reservations soon!

TiPS 10/1/24
2024-10-01 09:00 - 14:00

TiPS 9/9/24
2024-09-09 09:00 - 14:00

Mags & Bags
2024-08-23 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Mags & Bags
This class will feature four wines – 1.5 Liters of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling, and Cabernet Sauvignon wines and tasted with bags of Cheetos, Utz Potato Chips, Orvil Redenbacher Buttered Popcorn, and Lay’s Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips. The four wines will be paired with one of the bags of snacks to determine the best flavor combination or food and wine pairing. This will be a fun no-frills class, but also deliver a lesson on why certain food and fine combinations do or do not work. It will also give audience members some of the great value wine sizes or larger gatherings and the cost savings featuring the 1.5-liter format.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Friday August 23rd, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

The Taste of Italy -- SOLD OUT!
2024-08-14 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Vive Italia!!
Ferrari, Sophia Loren, Pizza & Chianti — what is up with our fascination with this country’s culture,
food & wine? Italy has over 750 grape varietals from 20 different regions.
Find out why Italian food is the most popular cuisine in America; could it be the wine?
In this class, we will taste wines from Tuscany, Piemonte & Veneto and discuss the endless food & wine pairing possibilities.
Four wines will be sampled. Come join us for a wine tour of Italy and find out for yourself what makes its wines so appealing.

TiPS 8/12/24
2024-08-12 09:00 - 14:00

Trivia Night
2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Trivia Night
Let’s have fun testing our knowledge and recall as we explore some different varietals for your palette.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Thursday July 25th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

TiPS 7/15/24
2024-07-15 09:30 - 14:00

Maryland Wines
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Maryland Wines
There are a lot of great wines from around the world and we have some in our back yard. We will explore some different varietals that you may not have heard of that are unbelievable values and will sure to be a hit with you, your friends, and family.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Friday July 12th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

Level 2 Award in Wines, May-June 2024, Day 6 of 6
2024-06-25 18:00 - 21:00
Level 2 Award in Wines Qualification Aims
WSET’s Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
What You Will Learn

How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking, and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Sparkling & Fortified Wines
The style and quality of wines
How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
Key labeling terms used to indicate origin, style, and quality
Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of a wine
Principles of food and wine pairing

The TQT for the Level 2 Award in Wines is 28 hours. This is made up of 17 GLH (of which 1 hour is for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study. This is a 7-day course that culminates in a 1-hour exam. Candidates that successfully pass this challenging exam can proudly use the post-nominal WSET Level 2 Wine Certified in their email signatures and be recognized as wine professionals in the wine industry.

She Said Rose & He Said Ok!
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: She Said Rose, and He Said OK!
There are a lot of great wines from around the world and we will explore some different varietals that you may not have heard of that are unbelievable values and will sure to be a hit with you, your friends, and family.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Thursday June 20th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

Level 2 Award in Wines, May-June 2024, Day 5 of 6
2024-06-18 18:00 - 21:00

Level 2 Award in Wines, May-June 2024, Day 4 of 6
2024-06-11 18:00 - 21:00

Patio Grigio
2024-06-07 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Patio Grigio
Who doesn’t like to slip out to the patio in the spring, in bare feet, and with a glass of your favorite varietal in your hand, Pinot Grigio? Pinot Grigio is a widespread wine grape that is also known under the different synonyms in the regions of Oregon, Germany, Austria, and France.
Please come join us for a fun and interactive class as we explore and taste 4 wines: A Pinot Grigio from Italy, a Pinot Gris from Oregon, and a Pinot Gris from Alsace and a Pinot Grigio; i.e. Ruländer from Germany. Tim O’Hare will guide you through these incredible selections with an entertaining and educational PowerPoint.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Friday June 7th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

Level 2 Award in Wines, May-June 2024, Day 3 of 6
2024-06-04 18:00 - 21:00

TiPS 6/3/24
2024-06-03 09:00 - 14:00

TiPS 6/1/24
2024-06-01 09:00 - 14:00

Level 2 Award in Wines, May-June 2024, Day 2 of 6
2024-05-28 18:00 - 21:00

Level 2 Award in Wines, May-June 2024, Day 1 of 6
2024-05-21 18:00 - 21:00

The Taste of Italy
2024-05-17 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: The Taste of Italy
Come visit Italy at Charm City Wine School and sample some great vintages! In this fun class, you will:
> Articulate important Italian wine terms
> Identify the major wine-producing appellations of Italy
> Identify significant wines and grape varieties
Enjoy a Fun Friday Event!
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Friday May 16th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

TiPS 5/12/24
2024-05-12 09:00 - 14:00

Anything but Chardonnay
2024-05-10 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Anything But Chardonnay
There are a lot of great wines from around the world and we will explore some different varietals that you may not have heard of that are unbelievable values and will sure to be a hit with you, your friends, and family.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Friday May 10th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.

TiPS 4/14/24
2024-04-14 09:00 - 14:00

Anything but Cabernet
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:00
Wine 101: Anything But Cabernet
This class is SOLD OUT, but there are more options before the end of this year – Click to see the others!
There are a lot of great wines from around the world and we will explore some different varietals that you may not have heard of that are unbelievable values and will sure to be a hit with you, your friends, and family.
This Wine 101 class will be held at the School on Friday April 12th, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00 PM
The Charm City Wine School is now offering Wine 101 Classes that spans the vino globe. These fun & informative classes feature 3 to 4 wines featuring New World and Old-World Wines. Classes are $35 per person and you will enjoy & experience wines from the most important wine regions. Each class is 1½ hour in duration and light hors d’oeuvres are served along with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to get things started.
