Online Education
When we understand what truly goes into the wine or beer in our glass, there’s a whole new level of appreciation. Whether you are looking to master your understanding of wines from your favorite country or just want to feel confident trying and buying new wines at the store, our online courses are super fun, easily digestible and completely self-paced so you can learn when its the best time for you.
Current Courses
The Home Diner’s Guide to Wine
So Much More than a Wine 101 Class
This is where you start! The Home Diner’s Guide to Wine is a course that will get you confident buying, tasting, and speaking about wine. Its the ultimate foundation course for anyone wanting to understand the wine in their glass.
The Home Diner’s Guide to French Wines:
The Ultimate French Wine Course
One of Dani’s favorite courses to teach, this is a deep dive into the beautiful wine regions, styles, and cultures of France. Fun and approachable for anyone at any level of knowledge yet deeply detailed for aspiring sommeliers as well.
Italian Wine Lover:
A Complete Understanding of Italian Wine
With 20 regions and over 600 registered grape varieties, let’s be honest: the wines of Italy can be a little overwhelming. We’ve boxed it up into a super understandable course that will have you falling in love with all the wines Italy has to offer.
In-Person: What’s Coming Up
Dani teaches in-person workshops and classes throughout the year in the Reno-Tahoe area. Take a look at what’s coming up! We also suggest hopping onto our email list so you’re the first to know when in-person events are happening.
Become an Expert of French Wine in Just 6 Weeks
The highly anticipated Wines of France series is here! Take your education and appreciation of French wines to the same level as sommeliers— we’re going to take you there in these deep-dive masterclasses!
The Wines of France Series was designed for both aspiring professionals and casual wine lovers in mind. No matter what you may already know about wine, this course will teach you what professionals in the wine industry learn about France in a simple, linear way—without any intimidating exams attached to it.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
A deep dive of the wines, styles, history, terroir, and traditions of France’s most iconic regions:
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Rhone Valley
Provence
Languedoc
Loire Valley
Alsace
Champagne
How to taste wine like a professional
Regional food and wine pairings of each region
How to understand, describe, and confidently buy wines from France
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
6 In-person classes with French Wine Expert and Sommelier, Dani Morris
Immersive wine tastings during each session highlighting the wines from the week’s featured wine regions
$15 credit towards the purchase of any 3 bottles of wine featured in each week’s tasting
BUNDLE BONUS: Printed Wines of France Guidebook…this is GOLD and will be an incredible resource to reference over and over again
BUNDLE BONUS: Access to the online French Wine Tourist program for an entire year to supplement/continue your studies (valued at $150). If you miss one of our sessions in-person, the online class will give you everything you need for that missed week.
BUNDLE DETAILS
This bundle includes registration to all 6 In-Person classes at a significant discount ($75 savings). It is not necessary to attend all 6 in-person classes (if you have a conflict), in which you can utilize the included online course that covers the same material.
Each class is also available to purchase on its own if you choose not to utilize the benefits of this bundle. Please note individual classes do not include access to the online component.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
This course series is led by Certified Sommelier and French Wine Scholar Dani Morris. Morris has been a wine educator in Reno for a decade and has guided hundreds of students in our area to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of wine, beer and spirits. She’s also proud to have assisted over 100 students pass exams of many levels in the beverage industry.
Morris prides herself in creating an approachable, fun, and linear way to learning wine from around the world. Connecting students to the stories behind wines and integrating them onto the dinner table is her ultimate passion which is weaved into every class she teaches.
COURSE DATE DETAILS
Thursday February 20th OR Monday February 24th: Taste of France (Intro/Bird’s Eye)
Thursday March 6th: Bordeaux
Thursday March 13th: Burgundy
Thursday March 20th: Rhone, Provence and Southern France
Thursday April 3rd: Loire & Alsace
Thursday April 10th: Champagne
Please note that all French wine classes are currently scheduled Thursday evenings, but depending on demand, we would love to offer Monday evenings as well (giving you more choices/freedom on when to attend). If you are interested in taking classes Monday evenings, please email dani at dani@fullglassevents.com.
Location of sessions will be in central Reno and emailed to you upon registration.
Class Time: 6:00-8:00pm
This program is open to students ages 21 or older. Only 18 seats available at each session. If you have any additional questions please email us dani@fullglassevents.com