Wine 201
Wine Education The Fun Way
Wine is fun. Wine classes should be as well.
Build a solid foundation for mastery at an advanced level, with the world’s best wine educators.
Wine Folly Wine 201:
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A Mountain of Knowledge
Ready to take the next step in your wine learning journey, but feel intimidated by traditional wine courses?
Wine Folly will take you on a journey, from the basics of wine all the way to advanced topics.
The information is presented in an easy way, the quizzes are extremely helpful (I love that you can go back and retake old ones to test how well you’re retaining the info), and the videos are fun!- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shannon B
How it works
What is Wine 201 all about?
Thirsty for knowledge
Who is it for?
Whether you’re someone who had a wine that changed their life and want to learn more, a passionate connoisseur or starting in the wine industry and looking to find your feet, Wine 201 is for you.
Knowledge for the real world
How it works
Unlimited access to videos with world-class instructors, paired with micro-learning chapters, and progress checks all taken at your own pace. Engaging visuals and mini-missions cement your knowledge.
Activate your wine career
Get Certified
For those looking for professional development, take the certificate challenge, which is a 50 question, multiple choice exam.
Wine purchases aren't necessary
Prerequisites
You don’t need to purchase wines in order to maximize your learning and enjoyment. While some prior wine experience would be helpful, it is also not required.
Wine 201 is an excellent course for anybody trying to learn a little bit more about wine so as to better enjoy all its ‘bottled poetry’.- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ricardo S, VP Global Ventures, The Coca-Cola Company
What you'll learn
Join us on a Journey
Experience eight modules, each with a different theme, to level up your wine knowledge.
What is Wine?
To climb high, we must start at the base! This section explores wine's basic traits, types, and how we interact with it.
Serving and storing
Being great at wine is being confident handling it. Let's take cues from the pros on opening, decanting, and storing wine.
Tasting Wine
Learn to taste with one of the world's best, Bollinger Medal Winner, and Master of Wine, Christine Marsiglio.
Grape Growing
Learn how climate and location (terroir) impact wine flavors. Then, tune what you're looking for with these big-picture concepts.
Winemaking
Lets learn about winemaking to understand how it affects aroma and flavor in wine.
Grapes and Wines
Before diving into the rare varieties, let's get to know the most influential wines in the world.
Wine Regions
You're ready. With all the preparation complete, it's time to walk confidently through the top wine countries of the world.
Get Certified
Show the world proof of your knowledge with a digitally signed certificate. A great resumé builder for hospitality, sales, and much more.
Why Wine Folly?
World-Class, Fun, and Consistent
Taught by the world’s best wine educators and tasters from the comfort of your home, in a fun and engaging format.
| Wine Folly Wine 201 | WSET Level 2 | CMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $800 | $500 |
| Access | Lifetime | 1 Year | 6 Months |
| Wine | Not Required | Purchased Separately | $200 Add-on |
| Instructors | Madeline and Christine | ??? | ??? |
Certificates
Wine Certifications
Prove your knowledge, build your resume.
Wine Folly Certifications are an excellent way to prove your knowledge. Gain access to jobs in the wine trade or improve your general wine knowledge.
Convenient
Complete your exams and earn your certification in real time. No need to wait weeks or months!
Modern
Use your computer or your phone while learning at your own pace. Lifetime Access.
Focused
Certifications focus on understanding rather than memorizing. Knowledge is retained for longer.
Industry Standard
Wine Folly is globally recognized as a premiere wine education platform and has won many awards.
No Extra Fees
You can study as much as you like and prove your knowledge as many times as it takes.
Amazing Value
Certifications are optional and affordable. Get the job you've always wanted in the wine industry.
The Team
Your Wine Experts
Award winning instructors.
Wine Folly Founder
Madeline Puckette
Madeline Puckette is the cofounder of WineFolly.com. Since its creation in 2011, Wine Folly has become one of the most popular wine education sites in the world due to its extensive use of insightful articles, detailed infographics, and entertaining videos.
In recognition of these efforts, the International Wine & Spirits Competition awarded Puckette with Wine Blogger of the Year in 2013, and Wine Communicator of the Year in 2019.
Master of Wine
Christine Marsiglio MW
Wine Folly's Director of Education, Christine Marsiglio, is one of only 32 Bollinger award-winning Masters of Wine. Before joining Wine Folly, she has worked at the WSET School London where she contributed to the development of materials for the WSET Diploma and taught all WSET levels.
Before discovering her love of wine education, Christine was a Tastings Executive at Decanter where she ran panel tastings and helped organize the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Pricing
Build a foundation for mastery at an advanced level
Buy once, use it forever.
Wine 201
Build a solid foundation in wine
Explore eight modules
Exclusive community access
Certificate and exam included
Self directed learning
Lifetime access
30 day money back guarantee
Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $99.75 with Shop Pay
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