Join Scottsdale Wine Trail for Wine 101, a five-week educational wine series designed to help you taste with confidence, understand what’s in your glass, and enjoy wine on a deeper level.

Led by Gary Spadafore, CWE, one of Arizona's most respected wine educators, each class combines guided tastings with approachable instruction in a relaxed tasting room setting. Whether you're new to wine or looking to build a stronger foundation, this series will give you practical knowledge you can use every time you open a bottle.

2026 Class Schedule

Week 1 – Thursday, July 9
How to Taste Wine & Introduction to Wine
LDV Winery

Week 2 – Wednesday, July 15
Wine & Food Pairing Basics
Carlson Creek Vineyard

Week 3 – Thursday, July 23
Common Wine Terms
Los Milics Vineyards

Week 4 – Thursday, July 30
All About White Wine
The Wine Collective of Scottsdale

Week 5 – Thursday, August 6
All About Red Wine
Aridus Wine Co.

Each session includes guided wine tastings and takes place at a different Scottsdale Wine Trail tasting room, offering a unique opportunity to explore Arizona wine while building your wine knowledge.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.