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Are Wine Classes Right for You?

2022-07-28T18:01:00-04:00

While we believe everyone can find something useful and fun from our wine classes here at Capital Wine School, we know many people are considering our wine classes for more than just a fun experience with friends. If you are considering furthering your career with our advanced wine classes, there are several things to consider before starting this journey, so we have shared a few of these below. How To Decide If Wine Classes are Right For You Is wine something you are currently interested in? With so many incredible options these days for careers and interests, if you are going [...]

Are Wine Classes Right for You?2022-07-28T18:01:00-04:00

6 Unique Ideas of Things To Do in Washington DC

2022-06-19T12:01:55-04:00

While Washington DC may be known for its rich history, there are so many things to do and see beyond visiting the museums and historical sites. Some of our favorite things to do in Washington DC include festivals, monuments, walking tours, and wine tastings. With such a wide variety of things to do, we’re sure you’ll find plenty of things that spark your interest and that will help you make memories to last a lifetime. Some of our Favorite Things to Do in Washington DC Tours One of the most popular things to do in Washington DC are tours. You can [...]

6 Unique Ideas of Things To Do in Washington DC2022-06-19T12:01:55-04:00

Preparing For a Fun and Educational Wine Tasting

2022-11-14T18:04:23-05:00

When we think of learning and school, we often think of sitting at a desk, exhausted, listening to someone teach about something we have no interest in learning. But not all learning has to be boring and tiring. If you love to learn about new subjects and also love wine, we have the perfect pairing for you! A wine tasting right in your living room (or kitchen or back patio, wherever you choose) is the perfect way to celebrate a milestone with friends and family or end a tough week at work. No matter your reasoning for needing to wind down [...]

Preparing For a Fun and Educational Wine Tasting2022-11-14T18:04:23-05:00

Private Wine Tastings – A Unique and Romantic Idea for Valentine’s Day

2022-02-02T16:33:47-05:00

Whether you are more of a traditional gift giver for Valentine’s Day with the flowers, chocolate heart candies, and a card or you prefer more unique gifts such as balloon bouquets and customized pop up cards, we can all agree on one thing: we want Valentine’s Day to be special and make our partner feel loved. That is why coming up with unique and romantic ideas can be difficult when you want to change things up and try something new or not repeat the same thing from previous years. It takes time and planning to create a wonderful experience that will [...]

Private Wine Tastings – A Unique and Romantic Idea for Valentine’s Day2022-02-02T16:33:47-05:00

The Top Three Ways to Learn About Wine

2022-01-20T12:00:07-05:00

When it comes to wine, everyone has their own preference and flavors they enjoy on a regular basis. It can take time to find the right wine for your relaxing nightly glass with friends, but once you do, it will forever be your go-to when you need to wind down and relax. But what about those other times you want to try something new? Or you aren’t sure what wine to pair with the meal you’ve chosen to serve for guests? We’re going to talk about the three best ways to figure out how to go about learning about wine in [...]

The Top Three Ways to Learn About Wine2022-01-20T12:00:07-05:00

Why Should I Take WSET Wine Classes?

2022-01-20T11:49:18-05:00

There are many people who have looked into taking WSET wine classes in the past, but few understand what the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) classes entail or mean for their careers and personal network as a whole. The WSET is not a walk in the park, and the classes and testing can be difficult; however, it is all worth it if you are looking to further your career in any way even if that career is not necessarily in the wine industry. We’re going to share a few reasons students have taken our WSET wine classes and how these [...]

Why Should I Take WSET Wine Classes?2022-01-20T11:49:18-05:00

Private Wine Tastings: The Perfect Way to Celebrate Any Occasion

2021-12-14T16:25:48-05:00

Still looking for the perfect gift for your significant other, family member or friends? Or are you looking for a fun office party idea to thank your employees for a great year? Do you have a group getting together to celebrate a big milestone? Then we have the perfect idea for you: a private wine tasting. Whether you are looking to celebrate a birthday or holiday, have an office party for your employees or just want to get together with friends or family and try something new to make memories together, a private wine tasting is the perfect way to celebrate [...]

Private Wine Tastings: The Perfect Way to Celebrate Any Occasion2021-12-14T16:25:48-05:00

What is the Wine Scholar Guild?

2021-06-17T18:40:31-04:00

The Wine Scholar Guild is an international provider of study and certification programs. Their mission is to provide outstanding educational programming for the professional development of wine industry members and committed students of wine. Whether you’re a wine industry professional or or serious wine hobbyist, the Wine Scholar Guild can offer in-depth, current wine knowledge and insider insights through their programs. The program includes instruction through print, webinars, study trips, and classes with tutored tastings. This program is meant for true wine enthusiasts and is designed to be both educational in a variety of ways as well as fun and memorable [...]

What is the Wine Scholar Guild?2021-06-17T18:40:31-04:00

Going to School to Learn…About Wine?

2021-04-15T17:10:44-04:00

Whether you loved school or hated school when you were younger, we can all agree that school was a lot of hard work that took time, blood, sweat, and tears. From group projects to essays to tests to reports, there was a lot of preparation and work involved to get good grades and pass the classes for that year, all so you could do it again the next year. Some classes were fun though, especially the ones we excelled at or the ones with the fun teacher who told jokes and didn’t give a lot of homework. As adults, we look [...]

Going to School to Learn…About Wine?2021-04-15T17:10:44-04:00

All About Virtual Wine Tastings

2021-03-18T13:46:52-04:00

Virtual wine tastings can be extremely fun, memorable experiences with friends and family from the comfort of your own home. They are wonderful ways to bring you closer and make memories “together” even though you could be hundreds or thousands of miles apart. Here at Capital Wine School, we often get lots of questions about virtual wine tastings and what they entail and include, so we are going to answer a few of the more common questions we get about virtual wine tastings. Of course, if you have other questions about our virtual wine events that you don’t see in this [...]

All About Virtual Wine Tastings2021-03-18T13:46:52-04:00
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