Build Your Dream Wine Collection Course
The unpertentious course to become an informed wine lover, understand what wines you truly enjoy, and what to buy for your home collection.
Course Curriculum
Videos, assignments, handouts, shopping guides, & more! What you will learn:
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Course Intro Video – Welcome to the Build Your Dream Wine Collection Course
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Thinkific Tutorial: How To Use This Course
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Module 1 – Intro Video – How To Taste and Assess Wine
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Module 1 – Video 1 – How To Prime Your Senses and Palate
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Module 1 – Video 2 – How To Assess the Appearance of a Wine
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Module 1 – Video 3 – How To Assess the Clarity of a Wine
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Module 1 – Video 4 – How To Assess Alcohol and Sweetness in Wine
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Module 1 – Video 5 – How To Properly Smell Wine
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Module 1 - Video 6 - How To Properly Taste Wine
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Module 1 – Video 7 – Where You Taste Wine on Your Palate
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Module 1 – Video 8 – How To Assess the Balance and Length of a Wine
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Module 1 – Video 9 – How To Assess the Intensity and Complexity of a Wine
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Module 1 - Putting It All Together
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Module 1 - Putting It All Together - Next Steps
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Module 1 - Homework
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Understanding Your Style Preferences
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Common Aromas & Flavors - Descriptors
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Module 2 - Intro Video - Food and Wine Pairings
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Module 2 - Video 1 – How Structural Elements of Food and Wine Play a Role
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Module 2 - Video 2 - How Sweet Dishes Impact Wines
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Module 2 - Video 3 - How Foods High in Umami Impact Wine
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Module 2 - Video 4 - How Spicy Foods Impact Wine
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Module 2 - Video 5 - Low Risk Foods - Acidic and Salty Dishes
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Module 2 - Video 6 - Other Pairing Considerations
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Module 2 - Video 7 - Best Wines for Holidays and Dinner Parties
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Module 2 - Video 8 - Best Wines for Different Moods
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Module 2 - Your Personal Food and Wine Pairings
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Module 2 - Handouts and Homework
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Wine & Food Pairing Fundamentals
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Module 3 - Intro Video
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Module 3 - Video 1 - How to Store Wine
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Module 3 - Video 2 – Suggested Serving Temperatures of Wine
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Module 3 - Video 3 - Best Practices for Aging Wine
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Module 3 – Video 4 – How To Organize Your Collection
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Your Wine Aging Cheat Sheet
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Module 4 - Intro Video
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Module 4 – Video 1 – 4 Essential Wine Glasses for Your Collection
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Module 4 – Video 2 – Essential Wine Gadgets for Your Collection
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Module 4 – Video 3 – Factors That Determine the Price of Wine
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Module 4 - Label Terms That May Indicate a High Quality Wine
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Module 4 - Wine Investing Resources
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Module 4 - Wine Apps
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Module 4 - Homework
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Build Your Dream Wine Collection - Course Wrap-up
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Module 5 - How To Do a Blind Tasting
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Common Wine Varietals Index
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Module 5 - Best Wine Fridges and Storage Equipment
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About This Course
- $149.00
- 47 lessons
- You're a lover, frequent (dare we say daily) consumer, and collector of wine. But if you're like most people, you lack direction on how to thoughtfully purchase and build your at-home collection. This course was designed for the wine lover that wants more confidence, more knowledge, and better wine in their home collection. Join now to learn how to intentionally invest in your love of wine so you can have the confidence & intention you wish you always had.
Ready to enjoy wine like the pros?
Meet Your Instructor
Meg Rulli
WSET Level 3 | Winemaker
[email protected]
After Completing her WSET Level 3 Certification through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Portland-based wine professional, Meg Rulli, decided to pursue her passion of winemaking. In 2020, she became a first-time female winemaker and just released her first vintage, a 2020 Columbia Valley Syrah. She continues to make small production, low intervention wines for her brand, Flipturn Cellars. In addition to winemaking, Meg has served as a tasting room associate at numerous wineries in Oregon, has been a tasting notes consultant for startup wineries, and offers private tastings through her online wine brand, Barrel Dork — the online community of zero snobbery wine education.