• Wine Camp - REGISTER HERE

    November 7-9 - Spend a fall weekend surrounded by vineyards, exceptional wines, and world-class instruction at Wine Camp — a truly immersive experience for wine lovers of all levels. Presented in partnership with the American Wine School, this exclusive retreat offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a luxury wine getaway and earn your WSET Level 1 Award in Wines certification. At the conclusion of the weekend, you’ll take the official WSET Level 1 exam, a 30-question multiple choice test. Upon passing, you’ll receive a WSET certificate — a prestigious credential recognized worldwide in the wine and hospitality industries.

    CAMP SCHEDULE

    Friday, November 7

    • 7-9pm – Cave Reception and Experience: Kick off the weekend in Gervasi’s underground wine cave with a beautiful antipasti display, four wine tastes and a tour of the barrel facility.

    Saturday, November 8

    • 7-8:30am – Enjoy breakfast at your leisure in room or at The Still House
    • 8:30-9am – Welcome and Orientation
    • 9am-12pm – WSET Level 1 Classroom Instruction
    • 12-2pm – Lunch
    • 2-2:45pm – Guided Winery Tour and Meet the Winemaker
    • 3pm – BREAK: Optional South Vineyard Walking Tour or enjoy the Spa at your leisure
    • 6:30-8:30pm – Family-Style Dinner and Wine Pairings in The Bistro, hosted by Gervasi’s Lead Wine Ambassador

    Sunday, November 9

    • 7-9am – Enjoy breakfast at your leisure in room or at The Still House
    • 9am-12pm – WSET Level 1 Classroom Instruction
    • 12:15-1pm – Official WSET Level 1 Exam

    REGISTER HERE

  • This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. In addition to the WSET level 1 lectures and tasting, the Level 1 course at Gervasi Vineyard also includes two property tours led by head winemaker, David Smith as well as a glass of celebratory bubbles after the exam.  
  • Cheers To The Boot of Italy

    Date: Nov 13, 2025 Location: Dante’s Next Door 2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland Time: 6-9pm

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    The evening will feature Italian wines from across the diverse landscape of Italy’s boot paired up with Dante’s regionally-inspired, gourmet pizzas. Don your best pair of boots to celebrate the wines of the region while raising funds and awareness in honor of Deborah O’Brien. All proceeds will go directly to the scholarship fund in Deb’s name. Minimum donation ask is $150. Can’t attend, no worries. You can still donate using the donation button.

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    The Deborah O’Brien Women in Wine Scholarship

    The Women in Wine Scholarship was created in memory of Deborah O’Brien, who contributed to the wine community for many years through her passion as a sales representative and student of wine. Her curiosity, her love of life and its simple pleasures, led her to pursue a deep knowledge of the wine world. Deb’s professionalism and enthusiasm made her a trusted voice in the industry. Her interest drove her to accomplish professional accreditations including the Wine Spirits and Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines with Distinction, the Certified Specialist in Wine from the Society of Wine Educators, and other accolades in wine sales. This scholarship is established to provide financial assistance for other women who share the same passion by assisting them in pursuing professional certifications and career advancement in the Wine Industry.  
  • Join us for an exclusive guided and walk-around tasting of Grandes Pagos de España wines, the "Grand Crus" of Spain led by Marianne Frantz, founder of the American Wine School. She will be joined by winemaker Isabel Salgado of Fillaboa, a Grandes Pagos winery. The ultimate terrior designation in Spain, Grandes Pagos de España is Spain's leading association of 31 single estate vineyards dedicated to wines of excellence made in harmony with nature, soil, and climate.
  • The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol.
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    The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol.
  • This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. Online classes are recorded. All  in-person class and exams are at the Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago.    
  • Out of stock
    The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol.
  • This tasting will focus on the excellence, ageability, and diversity of Rioja. Located in the upper Ebro and sheltered by the Cantabrian Mountains, Rioja is home to some of Spain's top wines. Discover the wide range of  styles and new classification laws of the region. From easy to sip fruity wines to long-term agers, Rioja has it all. 
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    This 90 minute tasting will uncover wines from the Village Appellation Bouzeron in the Vignoble de la Chalonnaise. The tasting will be conducted via a live feed from France. Come and learn about this amazing appellation and sample the wines us! Space is limited.
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    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. Online classes are recorded. All  in-person class and exams are at the Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago.    
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. All  in-person class and exams are at the Binny's in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The exam is offered in-person at Binny's.      
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. All  in-person class and exams are at the Binny's in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The exam is offered in-person at Binny's.      
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    This course and exam will take place in in-person in Chicago at Binny's Beverage Depot in Lincoln Park. Students will receive their study materials as soon as they register for the course. Once the materials have arrived, please start reading the book and taking notes, making flash cards etc. You  need to come to class prepared having read the book.
  • This course is a hybrid course with 3 classes taking place on Zoom and 3 classes taking place in person on one (1) day in Detroit.  The exam will take place in Detroit or may be taken online. Students will receive their study materials as soon as they register for the course. Once the materials have arrived, please start reading the book and taking notes, making flash cards etc. You  need to come to class prepared having read the book.
  • This in-depth program provides current and accurate information on the wines and wine regions of France. Developed and administrated by the French Wine Society with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program  is designed for serious students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. The course includes all posted class dates, study material, online access, and exam.
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. Online classes are recorded. All  in-person class and exams are at the Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago.    
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on classic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food & wine pairing as well as basic wine service & storage. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Wine Award certificate and is a great starting point for novice consumers. No experience required. This course is an online course that begins with an instructor-led launch session on ZOOM. This 2-hour session is recorded and can be viewed anytime for those who cannot attend. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. This course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course, however, students are responsible for securing wines locally. A list of suggested wines will be provided during the launch session.    
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on classic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food & wine pairing as well as basic wine service & storage. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Wine Award certificate and is a great starting point for novice consumers. No experience required. This course is an online course that begins with an instructor-led launch session on ZOOM. This 2-hour session is recorded and can be viewed anytime for those who cannot attend. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. This course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course, however, students are responsible for securing wines locally. A list of suggested wines will be provided during the launch session.    
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on classic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food & wine pairing as well as basic wine service & storage. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Wine Award certificate and is a great starting point for novice consumers. No experience required. This course is an online course that begins with an instructor-led launch session on ZOOM. This 2-hour session is recorded and can be viewed anytime for those who cannot attend. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. This course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course, however, students are responsible for securing wines locally. A list of suggested wines will be provided during the launch session.    
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on classic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food & wine pairing as well as basic wine service & storage. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Wine Award certificate and is a great starting point for novice consumers. No experience required. This course is an online course that begins with an instructor-led launch session on ZOOM. This 2-hour session is recorded and can be viewed anytime for those who cannot attend. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. This course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course, however, students are responsible for securing wines locally. A list of suggested wines will be provided during the launch session.    
  • Out of stock
    The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol.
  • Out of stock
    The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol.
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    This entry-level course provides basic information on spirits. Discover the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas, and how cocktail recipes work. Perfect for people new to the world of spirits, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Spirits certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit.
  • This course is recommended for those who have earned the Intermediate Certificate, or have a good foundation of wine knowledge. The class is conducted with one virtual ZOOM launch class followed by an online course with video lectures, mock exams, practice quizzes, readings, and one-on-one tasting note feedback. The online course is facilitated by an online tutor. We highly suggest candidates order their study materials well in advance of the class to study at home. Flash cards, note taking, and reading the book is a must before class. The course includes:
    • WSET Level 3 study kit
    • Zoom Launch hosted by an American Wine School educator
    • Recorded Presentations
    • One-on-one Tasting Note Feedback
    • Online Practice Quizzes
    • In person Wine Tasting during exam prep session
    • Mock exam
    • In person exam
    Successful candidates receive the Level 3 Certificate of the WSET.
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    This is an online course covering classic grape varieties from major regions around the world. During the 7-week program, candidates will explore how climate plays a role in creating wine styles, develop tasting skills using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), and discover basic winemaking & grape growing choices that influence a wines style, quality, and price. The course begins with an instructor-led, ZOOM launch session on Feb 25, 2025 at 6pm CST. You will received the Zoom Link the day before your course begins. The Zoom class is recorded. During the remaining weeks, candidates are free to move thru the program at their own pace with the aid of an online tutor. The course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course but is designed to be flexible and can be accessed at any time. It includes tasting note submission/feedback, pre-recorded lectures, videos, supplemental study aids, and access to ask questions via a student/tutor discussion board. While there is no wine tasting on the exam, students are encouraged to sample a wide array of wines to enrich their studies. A list of suggested wines will be provided and candidates are responsible for purchasing their wines locally. The course exam is offer both online and in-person in Chicago. Candidates must state which mode of exam they would like to sit at the time of purchase. Once an exam preference has been registered, it cannot be changed.
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on classic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food & wine pairing as well as basic wine service & storage. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Wine Award certificate and is a great starting point for novice consumers. No experience required. This course is an online course that begins with an instructor-led launch session on ZOOM. This 2-hour session is recorded and can be viewed anytime for those who cannot attend. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. This course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course, however, students are responsible for securing wines locally. A list of suggested wines will be provided during the launch session.    
  • This course is recommended for those who have earned the Intermediate Certificate, or have a good foundation of wine knowledge. The class is conducted with one virtual ZOOM launch class followed by an online course with video lectures, mock exams, practice quizzes, readings, and one-on-one tasting note feedback. The online course is facilitated by an online tutor. We highly suggest candidates order their study materials well in advance of the class to study at home. Flash cards, note taking, and reading the book is a must before class. The course includes:
    • WSET Level 3 study kit
    • Zoom Launch hosted by an American Wine School educator
    • Recorded Presentations
    • One-on-one Tasting Note Feedback
    • Online Practice Quizzes
    • In person Wine Tasting during exam prep session
    • Mock exam
    • In person exam
    Successful candidates receive the Level 3 Certificate of the WSET.
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. All  in-person class and exams are at the Binny's in Lincoln Park, Chicago. The exam is offered in-person at Binny's.      
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    This course is a hybrid course with 3 classes taking place on Zoom and 3 classes taking place in person on one (1) day in Detroit.  The exam will take place in Detroit or may be taken online. Students will receive their study materials as soon as they register for the course. Once the materials have arrived, please start reading the book and taking notes, making flash cards etc. You  need to come to class prepared having read the book.
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. The first class is online on Zoom and is recorded. The second class focusing on Food & Wine Pairing takes place in Person in Detroit. A practice quiz is provided.
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. Online classes are recorded. All  in-person class and exams are at the Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago.    
  • Out of stock
    This course and exam will take place in in-person in Chicago at Binny's Beverage Depot in Lincoln Park. Students will receive their study materials as soon as they register for the course. Once the materials have arrived, please start reading the book and taking notes, making flash cards etc. You  need to come to class prepared having read the book.
  • NEW 2025 SIGN UP NOW and received the study material and online portal so you can start studying before the course begins! This course is recommended for those who have earned the Intermediate Certificate, or have a good foundation of wine knowledge. This program is a hybrid course designed to provide candidates with alternating Virtual (instructor-led lectures and pre-recorded lectures) and In-person classroom instruction. The WSET Level 3 exam consists of two sections: Theory and Tasting. To thoroughly prepare candidates for the exam, the Virtual sessions focus primarily on theory via Instructor-led lectures on Zoom, and the in-person session focus on both tasting and theory. To prepare for the exam, candidates will be asked to submit weekly tasting notes for one-on-one feedback to perfect wine tasting notes using the WSET SAT as will as access to an online practice quiz. We highly suggest candidates order their study materials well in advance of the class to study at home. Flash cards, note taking, and reading the book is a must before class. Successful candidates receive the Level 3 Certificate of the WSET.
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    This hybrid course will take place online and in in-person in Chicago at Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street. Students will receive their study materials as soon as they register for the course. Once the materials have arrived, please start reading the book and taking notes, making flash cards etc. You  need to come to class prepared having read the book. The exam is in-person in Chicago at the Sofitel.
  • Out of stock
    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. Online classes are recorded. All  in-person class and exams are at the Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago.    
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