A fun, flavorful introduction to wine tasting—sip, learn, and explore with sommelier Janet Beeby!

Wine isn’t just a drink—it’s a passport to history, geography, and cultures around the world. Think of this class as your very own tasting adventure! Join sommelier Janet Beeby as she guides you through the art of tasting, helping you sharpen your palate, uncover your favorite flavors, and discover new wines to love. We’ll explore the basics of wine—from aromas and flavors to key characteristics—while sipping a variety of wines along the way.

The class will feature a generous snack board to complement the wines and keep appetites happy. Get ready to taste, learn, and have fun! This is an interactive event perfect for those who want a lively introduction to wine tasting or who want to build on their existing knowledge!

About the Sommelier: Janet Beeby is a wine educator and certified sommelier with a serious passion for wine, food, and the magic that happens when they come together. She believes wine should be fun, approachable, and thoroughly enjoyable—without ever breaking the bank. Janet loves writing and teaching about unusual wines and far-flung winemakers, sharing stories that make wine feel exciting, accessible, and downright delicious. She also really, really loves dogs. Certified through the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Janet is also a French and Spanish wine scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild —always exploring, always learning, and always ready to share a great bottle. Find her on Instagram: @pairableseattle