Thoughtful Wine Education, At Your Pace
Wine is often overcomplicated, gatekept and stripped of joy. These courses are designed to change that. Created by certified sommelier, author and educator Charles Springfield, these online wine courses offer accessible, engaging and confidence-building education for wine lovers at every stage.
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or refining your palate, these courses invite you to slow down, taste with intention and connect more deeply with wine — without intimidation.
**Courses launch throughout The Year. Early access and pre-sale opportunities coming soon.**
What Make
s These Courses Different
Calm, confidence-building instruction
Real-world tasting skills you can use immediately
Storytelling over memorization
Inclusive, culturally aware perspectives
Designed for curious wine lovers — not industry insiders
These courses are not about perfection. They are about presence, awareness and enjoyment — Again, at your own pace.
How the Courses Are Structured
Each course includes:
Short, focused video lessons
Clear learning objectives
Guided tastings and reflections
Downloadable resources or tasting sheets
Optional bonus conversations
Courses are designed to feel like sitting across the table with a trusted guide — not sitting in a stuffy Seminar.
Early Access & Pre-Sale
Subscribers will receive:
First access to new courses
Founding member pricing
Invitations to live virtual tastings
Exclusive content and updates
(Pre-sales Coming Soon)
FREE MINI COURSE
Taste Wine Like a Sommelier: The Five S’s
Your entry point into confident wine tasting.
This complimentary mini course introduces the foundational Five S’s of wine tasting — See, Swirl, Smell, Sip, Savor — through an approachable, judgment-free lens.
You’ll learn:
How to taste wine with intention
What sommeliers actually pay attention to
How to trust your own palate
Why there’s no such thing as “wrong” tasting notes
Perfect for:
Beginners, curious wine drinkers, and anyone intimidated by tasting language.
Free access with email (Coming Soon)
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Wine 101:
The Less Is More Approach
Inspired by Charles’ first book, this foundational course redefines wine education by stripping away excess and focusing on what truly matters.
You’ll explore:
How to navigate wine without overwhelm
Understanding grape varieties, regions, and styles
How to buy wine confidently
Serving, storing, and enjoying wine with ease
This course centers clarity, confidence, and pleasure—without pressure.
Perfect for:
Wine lovers ready to move beyond guesswork.
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Rosé My Way:
Pink Wines With Personality
Inspired by Charles’ second book, this course showcases that Rosé is more than a summer trend — it’s a global category with depth and diversity.
In this course, you’ll explore:
How rosé is made around the world
Differences in style, structure and flavor
Food pairings beyond the obvious
How to choose rosé with confidence year-round
Includes storytelling, tasting guidance and cultural context.
Perfect for:
Rosé lovers, entertainers, and curious palates.
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Fizzy Fun:
Celebrating sparkling wine in meaningful ways
From Champagne to Prosecco to Pét-Nat, this course demystifies sparkling wine in a celebratory yet grounded way.
You’ll learn:
How sparkling wine is made
Key styles and regions
How to serve and store bubbles properly
Choosing the right sparkling wine for different occasions
Perfect for:
Celebrators, hosts and sparkling wine enthusiasts.
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It’s Not Easy Drinking Green:
Understanding Earth- and Human-Friendly Wine Production
This course explores organic, biodynamic and sustainable wine through a clear, honest and practical lens.
You’ll understand:
What sustainability really means in wine
How farming impacts flavor and quality
Labels, certifications and myths
How to drink more responsibly without confusion
Spotlight on Black Winemakers (Intro)
World Drink Wine Day: A Thoughtful Global Tasting Experience – Wine Holiday