A beginner wine class in Solvang Wine 101 for people who fake it at tastings.
We pour four wines in Solvang and explain what's going on in the glass. You leave with a printed map of your own taste.
- 90 minutes
- 4 wines
- 12–18 guests
- 21+
Thursday, December 10, 2026
- Nothing to buy
- No quiz
- Full refund up to 48 hours before
Sound familiar?
- You swirl because everyone else is swirling.
- Someone says “jammy” and you nod.
- You order the second-cheapest bottle on the list. Every time.
That's normal. Nobody ever showed you how to taste. Ninety minutes in Solvang fixes that.
Four wines, in order
Bubbles
Start bright. What “brut” means, and why bubbles open the night.
White
Crisp or round? You'll taste the difference in one sip.
Light red
Red without the weight, and why some reds like a little chill.
Bold red
Tannin, explained by your own mouth.
Your Palate Profile
Every guest leaves with a printed Palate Profile: your personal taste map. Next time you're at a Solvang tasting room, or handed any wine list, you'll know what to ask for.
#MyPalateProfileExample
Palate Profile
Start here next time: crisp whites, light reds.
After 90 minutes, you can
- Taste a wine on purpose: look, swirl, smell, sip.
- Say what you like in plain words a server understands.
- Read a label and get a fair idea of what's in the bottle.
- Walk into any tasting room in Solvang, or anywhere in the Santa Ynez Valley, and enjoy it.
- Education, not a sales pitch. We don't sell wine.
- No question is dumb.
- Your wine friend, not your wine teacher.
Make a night of it in Solvang
The details
- When
- Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Where
- TBA — Solvang, CA.
- Who
- Beginners. 21+, ID required. Come solo or bring friends.
- Group
- 12–18 guests, seated.
- Price
- $65 per person. Four wines, tasting materials and your Palate Profile.
- Refunds
- Full refund up to 48 hours before.
FAQ
Do I need to know anything about wine?
No — that's the point.
Is this a tasting to sell me wine?
No. Education only; there's nothing to buy.
Can I come alone?
Yes. It's a small, seated group, and everyone's there to learn.
Where in Solvang is the class?
In Solvang, CA. The exact venue is being confirmed; the address goes here and on your ticket as soon as it's set.
What's included?
Four guided wines, tasting materials, your Palate Profile card.
What's on the Palate Profile?
Where you land on body, sweetness, acidity and tannin, and where to start next time you order.
Is food included?
No, the class is about the wine. For dinner after, see what's still open in Solvang, above.
What else is there to do in Solvang after class?
Plenty. "Make a night of it in Solvang" above shows the tasting rooms, bars and restaurants still open when class ends, straight from the Living Valley Map.
Can I book a private class or a group?
Email hello@valleyseeds.co with your date and group size.
Can I give Wine 101 as a gift?
Yes. Tap "Give as a gift" or email hello@valleyseeds.co with who it's for, and we'll set it up for them.
21+?
Yes, ID required.
Refunds?
Full refund up to 48h before.
Ready to stop faking it?
Wine 101 in Solvang. Four wines, ninety minutes.
Save my seat — $65