The Capital Wine School offers courses and tastings for every level of wine enthusiast or wine professional.  We offer classes for all major varietals and wine producing regions throughout the world.  Please check the calendar for upcoming classes and courses at Capital Wine School, and see the listings below for all of our wine tasting offerings over the next several months.

Beginner Classes

These classes are designed to introduce and expose you to the different types and styles of wine. The emphasis is on learning grapes, regions, and countries. These classes are suitable for anyone and require no previous experience with wine.

Event Date Price
The Wines of Argentina with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person Only
  •  February 22, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - In Person
  • Class #2
     February 27, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     March 6, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     March 13, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5
     March 20, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Exam
     April 3, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg
  • Class #1
     March 4, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #2
     March 11, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #3
     March 18, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #4
     March 25, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #5
     April 1, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
     April 8, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
Introduction to Wine Basics - In Person
  •  March 8, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     March 15, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
The Wines of Burgundy with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  March 21, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Richmond
  •  March 22, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:45 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
Wines of the Willamette Valley, Oregon with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  March 22, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Intensive at Echelon Wine Bar in Richmond
  • Class #1
     March 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #2
     March 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #3 & Paper Based Exam
     March 30, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Online exam
     April 26, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Gamay: The Other Red Grape of Burgundy - In Person or Online with Judy Frels DipWSET
  •  March 28, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
A Comparative Tasting of Rosé with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  April 4, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Live (Wine Samples Included)
  • Zoom Class
     April 5, 2025
     9:00 am - 2:15 pm
  • Online Exam
     April 26, 2025
     10:00 am - 10:45 am
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level I Award in Sake with Caroline Hermann MW - In Person
  •  April 5, 2025
     10:00 am - 4:15 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
Aromatic White Wines with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  April 5, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - In Person
  • Class #1
     April 10, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2
     April 17, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     April 24, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     May 1, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5
     May 8, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • In Person Exam
     May 22, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Introduction to Wine Basics - In Person
  •  April 25, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     April 26, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Live (Wine Samples Included)
  • Zoom Class #1
     May 12, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Zoom Class #2
     May 19, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Online Exam
     May 31, 2025
     10:00 am - 10:45 am
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
Introduction to Wine Basics - In Person
  •  May 16, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     May 17, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online Live (wine samples included)
  • Class #1 Zoom
     May 22, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2 Zoom
     May 29, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3 Zoom
     June 5, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4 Zoom
     June 12, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5 Zoom
     June 19, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Online Exam
     June 28, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Wines of the Loire Valley with Judy Frels DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  May 30, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg
  • Class #1
     June 3, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #2
     June 10, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #3
     June 17, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #4
     June 24, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #5
     July 1, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • In Person Exam
     July 8, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Online Exam
     July 12, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Introduction to Wine Basics - In Person
  •  June 7, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     June 21, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Intensive - In Person
  • Class #1
     June 27, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #2
     June 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #3 & Paper Based Exam
     June 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Online exam
     July 19, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Introduction to Wine Basics - In Person
  •  June 27, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Live (Wine Samples Included)
  • Zoom Class
     July 12, 2025
     9:00 am - 2:15 pm
  • Online Exam
     August 2, 2025
     10:00 am - 10:45 am
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     July 19, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     September 6, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Live (Wine Samples Included)
  • Zoom Class
     September 13, 2025
     9:00 am - 2:15 pm
  • Online Exam
     October 4, 2025
     10:00 am - 10:45 am
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     September 27, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     October 18, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Live (Wine Samples Included)
  • Zoom Class
     November 8, 2025
     9:00 am - 2:15 pm
  • Online Exam
     December 6, 2025
     10:00 am - 10:45 am
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     November 22, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - In Person
  • In person class & exam
     December 13, 2025
     9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$395.00 USD View Details & Register

Intermediate Classes

These classes are designed to help you begin to understand the differences in wine resulting vineyard location, grape growing, and winemaking. While suitable for anyone, these classes will appeal to those looking to learn more about wine.

Event Date Price
The Wines of Argentina with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person Only
  •  February 22, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - In Person
  • Class #2
     February 27, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     March 6, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     March 13, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5
     March 20, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Exam
     April 3, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg
  • Class #1
     March 4, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #2
     March 11, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #3
     March 18, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #4
     March 25, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #5
     April 1, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Exam
     April 8, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
The Wines of Burgundy with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  March 21, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
Wines of the Willamette Valley, Oregon with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  March 22, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
N/A Sold Out
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Intensive at Echelon Wine Bar in Richmond
  • Class #1
     March 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #2
     March 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #3 & Paper Based Exam
     March 30, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Online exam
     April 26, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Gamay: The Other Red Grape of Burgundy - In Person or Online with Judy Frels DipWSET
  •  March 28, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
Champagne Specialist Course - 2 Day Intensive
  • Day #1
     March 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day #2
     March 30, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$795.00 USD View Details & Register
A Comparative Tasting of Rosé with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  April 4, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
Aromatic White Wines with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  April 5, 2025
     5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - In Person
  • Class #1
     April 10, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2
     April 17, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     April 24, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     May 1, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5
     May 8, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • In Person Exam
     May 22, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online Live (wine samples included)
  • Class #1 Zoom
     May 22, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2 Zoom
     May 29, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3 Zoom
     June 5, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4 Zoom
     June 12, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5 Zoom
     June 19, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Online Exam
     June 28, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Wines of the Loire Valley with Judy Frels DipWSET - In Person or Online
  •  May 30, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$95.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg
  • Class #1
     June 3, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #2
     June 10, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #3
     June 17, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #4
     June 24, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Class #5
     July 1, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • In Person Exam
     July 8, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Online Exam
     July 12, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Intensive - In Person
  • Class #1
     June 27, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #2
     June 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Class #3 & Paper Based Exam
     June 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Online exam
     July 19, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Champagne Specialist Course - 2 Day Intensive
  • Day #1
     June 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day #2
     June 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$795.00 USD View Details & Register
Champagne Specialist Course - 2 Day Intensive
  • Day #1
     September 27, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day #2
     September 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$795.00 USD View Details & Register

Advanced Classes

These classes are more challenging and are designed for experienced tasters, wine buyers, and those who are preparing for exams such as the WSET Diploma, Master Sommelier, or Master of Wine exam.

Event Date Price
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - In Person
  • Class #1
     February 26, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2
     March 5, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     March 12, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     March 19, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5
     March 26, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #6
     April 2, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #7
     April 9, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #8
     April 16, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #8
     April 23, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #10
     April 30, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Exam
     May 21, 2025
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$1,600.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines: Unit D4 Sparkling Wine Online Live (wine samples included)
  • Class #1
     March 12, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2
     March 19, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     March 26, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     April 2, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Practice Exam & Debrief
     May 21, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Final Exam
     June 11, 2025
     1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
$995.00 USD View Details & Register
Champagne Specialist Course - 2 Day Intensive
  • Day #1
     March 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day #2
     March 30, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$795.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - In Person
  • Class #1
     April 1, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2
     April 8, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3
     April 15, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4
     April 22, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5
     April 29, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #6
     May 6, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #7
     May 20, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #8
     May 27, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #9
     June 3, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #10
     June 10, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Exam
     June 24, 2025
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$1,600.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines: Unit D5 Fortified Wine Online Live (wine samples included)
  • Class #1 Zoom
     April 9, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2 Zoom
     April 16, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3 Zoom
     April 23, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4 Zoom
     April 30, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Practice Exam & Debrief
     May 28, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Final Exam
     June 11, 2025
     3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
$995.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Unit D3: Wines of the World Online Self-Paced Course
  • Start Date:
     April 21, 2025
     8:00 am
  • Zoom Tasting Tutorial
     May 3, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • End Date:
     October 5, 2025
     8:00 am
  • Theory Exam
     October 22, 2025
     11:00 am - 3:20 pm
  • Tasting Exam
     October 23, 2025
     10:30 am - 2:30 pm
$2,750.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Unit D2: Wine Business Online Live
  • Class #1 - Zoom
     May 5, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2 - Zoom
     May 12, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3 - Zoom
     May 19, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Practice Exam/Debrief
     May 27, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Final Exam
     June 11, 2025
     11:30 am - 12:30 pm
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines: Unit D1 Wine Production Online Live
  • Class #1 Zoom
     May 21, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2 Zoom
     May 28, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3 Zoom
     June 4, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #4 Zoom
     June 11, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #5 Zoom
     June 18, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Exam
     July 9, 2025
     6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$1,495.00 USD View Details & Register
Champagne Specialist Course - 2 Day Intensive
  • Day #1
     June 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day #2
     June 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$795.00 USD View Details & Register
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Unit D2: Wine Business Online Live
  • Class #1 - Zoom
     September 8, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #2 - Zoom
     September 15, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Class #3 - Zoom
     September 22, 2025
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Mock Exam- Zoom
     September 29, 2025
     6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Final Exam
     October 21, 2025
     11:30 am - 12:30 pm
$899.00 USD View Details & Register
Champagne Specialist Course - 2 Day Intensive
  • Day #1
     September 27, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Day #2
     September 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$795.00 USD View Details & Register