Lee Romano Sequeira

Part 2 of the Capital Wine School WSET Series (see part 1, “WSET Level 1 in Wines: Your First Step into the World of Wine”, HERE.  Welcome back to our WSET blog series! In Part 1, we introduced you to WSET Level 1 in Wines, the perfect starting point for anyone curious about wine. Now, we’re taking the next step—one that goes deeper, broader, and builds your confidence in ways you didn’t know were possible: WSET Level 2 in Wines. Whether you’re a hospitality professional, a dedicated enthusiast, or someone who just can’t get enough of learning about wine, Level 2 offers a [...]

Part 1 of the Capital Wine School WSET Series […]

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast looking to deepen your appreciation or a professional exploring a career in the wine industry, the journey begins with education. […]

Lee Romano Sequeira from OfftheVinePr.com, who’s currently working on her WSET Level 3 in Wines, chats with Jay Youmans MW, founder of Capital Wine School. […]

If you love wine and the experiences that come with enjoying a great bottle, learning about wine can be a game changer, either as a hobby or a career path. […]

Imagine you’re at a wine tasting or perhaps a gourmet dinner, and the people around you really love wine and seem to know a lot about it. […]

To say champagne is in a class all its own isn't much of a stretch. It's long been a symbol of life at its best and that makes it somewhat unique among alcoholic beverages. Champagne has since become synonymous with luxury and celebration, beginning from the time of the French aristocracy in the 18th and 19th centuries to the present, a glass of bubbly signified (and still does) living the high life or celebrating the high points, milestones and achievements in life. What champagne really does is make an occasion feel special and extraordinary -- not too shabby for a beverage whose defining effervescence [...]

When it comes to wine, personal preference is everything. Your go-to bottle might change based on the season, your mood, or even the dish on the table. But have you ever wondered why you’re drawn to certain styles of wine? It turns out that our wine choices often reflect broader patterns in taste and sensory preference—whether we love bold flavors, bright acidity, or refined elegance. To explore this idea, the folks at Coravin—makers of the innovative device that lets you pour wine by the glass without pulling the cork—commissioned a poll of 2,000 wine drinkers. The results? While purely for fun, [...]

You're never too old to learn something new, so they say. Let’s raise a toast to that sentiment! Better yet, learning and experiencing new things keeps our brains sharper as we age (research studies have repeatedly confirmed this) and that makes for a better quality of life as the years go by. Okay great. But what to learn? Call us biased but we'd say, very enthusiastically, WINE...learn about wine! Why? Because it's the best kind of learning. Your brain gets a BIG boost, your senses are stimulated (and sharpened) while you have fun discovering new aspects of something that's so much [...]

Ever find yourself staring at a wine list, not sure what to order? Or maybe you’re a budding wine enthusiast who wants to dive into the fascinating world behind every bottle. No matter where you are in your wine journey—whether you’re just starting out or practically a tasting room regular—Capital Wine School has the perfect class for you. Let’s break down how our courses can help you grow your wine confidence, one glass at a time. […]