Wine Education
Expertise. Knowledge. Tons of Fun.
I work with clients to provide a fun educational experience exploring wine. I consult with restaurants on creating, updating and maintaining their wine lists. I also conduct classes for corporate events, both client facing and team building, for retail stores and private clients. My classes range from basic 101-level through regional and grape focused, and are tailored specifically to my clients' needs. Take a look below to explore some of my past classes and get some fun ideas about what you'd like to learn.
Introductory Classes
An introduction to the various taste profiles that different grapes can express
Red Grapes 101
White Grapes 101
Its All About Bubbles
Get Ready to Rose All Day
How to Read a Wine Label
Exploring the Grapes
Exploring the different
taste profiles that a grape can express in different regions
The King of Grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon
The Overlooked Grape, More Than Just A Bordeaux Blend, Merlot
Spicy and Meaty, A Grape With Two Names, Syrah (Shiraz)
The Fussy Grape, Pinot Noir
The More Elegant of the Cabernets, Cabernet Franc
Zinfandel: Big, Bold and Exclusively Californian??
The Enigma that is Chardonnay
Riesling, The Misunderstood Grape
Exploring the Regions
Exploring the different taste profiles that a region can impose on the underlying grapes' flavors
Exploration of Spain: A Gateway to the Old World
Exploration of Italy: So Many Grapes, So Little Time
Exploration of the Loire Valley: a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Introduction to Austria’s Amazing Grapes: So Much More than Just Grüner Veltliner!
Exploration of Germany: The Land of Single-Varietals
Old World vs. New World
Napa vs. Bordeaux
Big and Bold from Around the World
Exploring California White Wines
Italian White Wines
Upcoming Events
Tue, May 28Zizi Wine BarMay 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
Wed, May 01Zizi Wine BarMay 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAMay 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAThere are so many different styles, colors and flavors of rosé wines, how do you know which one is best for you? Let’s go back to basics with rosé wines to learn about the different production methods, styles, expressions and flavors of rosé wines.
Tue, Apr 09Zizi Wine BarApr 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAApr 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAOne grape with two names? There must be a difference…. Come find out! Join us as we explore three of the different taste profiles of Syrah (same grape as Shiraz!) can express, as we learn about regional, climatic and maturation influences.
Tue, Mar 12Zizi Wine BarMar 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAMar 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USADo you love it or hate it?? Chardonnay is an enigma of a grape, but if you can identify the flavor characteristics that you enjoy in a Chardonnay, and those you don’t, you’ll be opening yourself up to a real gem of a wine… Come join us as we explore three of the different taste profiles that Chard
Thu, Feb 29New YorkFeb 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMNew York, 220 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069, USA
Wed, Feb 28Zizi Wine BarFeb 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAFeb 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USAWhat does it really mean for a wine to be “Fruity” or “Earthy” or “Big and Bold”? And more importantly, which profile do YOU like?? Come join us as we explore these three different red wine flavor profiles and learn the differences between them.- Sat, Mar 13Zoom Call, details to be distributedMar 13, 2021, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ESTZoom Call, details to be distributed
Thu, Jun 25Zoom Call, details to be distributedJun 25, 2020, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMZoom Call, details to be distributed- Thu, Jun 18Zoom Call, details to be distributedJun 18, 2020, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributedJun 18, 2020, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributedWith flavors of jasmine, green apple, apricot, and lime, Riesling is my absolute favorite white grape! Most of the Riesling wine produced is dry, so why do people think that it is a sweet wine?!?! Join me as we explore Riesling's regional, climatic and maturation influences.
Thu, Jun 11Zoom Call, details to be distributedJun 11, 2020, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributedJun 11, 2020, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributedWhat really is Rosé? Is it only a summer drink? Is it a serious wine? With so many styles, colors and flavors of rosé wines, which one is best for you? Join me as we explore the different production methods, countries, and flavors of rosé wines.
Thu, Jun 04Zoom Call, details to be distributedJun 04, 2020, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMZoom Call, details to be distributed
Thu, May 28Zoom Call, details to be distributedMay 28, 2020, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributed
Thu, May 21Zoom Call, details to be distributedMay 21, 2020, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributed
Thu, May 14Zoom Call, details to be distributedMay 14, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom Call, details to be distributed
Thu, May 07Zoom Call, details to be distributedMay 07, 2020, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PMZoom Call, details to be distributed- Wed, Mar 1867 Wine & SpiritsMar 18, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM67 Wine & Spirits, 179 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA
Wed, Mar 11Creditsights IncMar 11, 2020, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMCreditsights Inc, 2 Park Ave floor 24, New York, NY 10016, USA- Wed, Mar 0467 Wine & SpiritsMar 04, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM67 Wine & Spirits, 179 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA
Beth Bornstein
Learning What You Love
Beth Bornstein began her journey into wine at age 15 as she tasted in wineries throughout France with her family. This kindled a love-affair that has continued to grow, and after an 11+ year finance career, Beth Bornstein has jumped head-first into Wine Education. She graduated with Distinction in both the WSET Level 2 and Level 3 courses, and is now helping consumers find the grapes that inspire them.
Testimonials
We had a great evening. Everyone learned a lot and had a lot of fun in the process. It was a perfect team building event! Thank you for being so accommodating.
I'm looking forward to doing it again!
Elana Kay, Vice President, Brand Partnerships, HODINKEE
Contact Me
Contact me to personalize your own class for any occasion!
646-770-7208