The Wines of Spain: A Complete Overview with Jay Youmans MW – In Person or Online

1 1/2 hours, $95

Spain is one of the world’s most historic and dynamic wine-producing countries, offering everything from crisp coastal whites to powerful inland reds and some of the world’s most complex fortified wines.In this comprehensive overview, you’ll explore Spain’s major wine regions — including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rías Baixas, Priorat, and Jerez — while discovering the grapes, climates, and traditions that shape their distinctive styles.

We’ll demystify Spain’s aging classifications, highlight key grape varieties like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Albariño, and taste benchmark examples that showcase the incredible range and value Spain offers. Ideal for both beginners building a foundation and experienced wine lovers looking to deepen their knowledge of this essential wine country.

Participants may choose to attend in person at the Capital Wine School or virtually on Zoom.

In Person Participants

• Please note that the building in which we are located does not have an elevator, and there are several sets of stairs to navigate to get to our classrooms on the second floor.

Virtual Participants

• Virtual participants may pick their samples up at the Capital Wine School between 12pm – 5pm on May 14.
• Virtual participants who are unable to pick their samples up may request shipping for an additional fee. However, due to various factors we are unable to guarantee delivery by the event date. Participants who choose the shipping option are welcome to attend the Zoom session live without samples and will receive a recording of the tasting so that they may enjoy the wines alongside the recording at their convenience.
• Requests for shipping must be received at least 7 days prior to class, and all registrations for virtual attendance must be received by close of business the Monday prior to the class.
• Additional information regarding curbside pickups will be emailed a day or two prior to class.
• You may review our policy regarding wine samples for virtual participants here.

To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.