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Wine Studies Micro-credential Program

Ready to elevate your wine game? Whether you're a curious beginner, a seasoned enthusiast, or a hospitality professional, Auburn University’s new Wine Studies Micro-credential is your perfect pour. In a five-session series with Master Sommelier Thomas Price, you’ll sharpen your palate, learn to identify grape varieties and wine styles, and understand how to spot great value in every bottle.

Earn a wine journal, digital badge, certificate of completion, a wine key and commemorative pin!

With each micro-credential you complete, you earn a commemorative pin signifying your new level of achievement. Progress your way through the micro-credential courses to become a War Eagle Wine Explorer, War Eagle Wine Enthusiast, and War Eagle Wine Expert.


Who Should Attend

  • Wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals
  • Individuals looking to expand their wine repertoire or enhance their resumes
  • Couples, friends, and individuals

Eligibility

  • Open to everyone (Auburn University enrollment is NOT required)
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Non-credit program

Program Format

Five classes, each 90 minutes in duration

Certification

Participants will earn a micro-credential that certifies completion of this focused area of study


North American Wines: From Napa to New York

Embark on an immersive exploration of North America’s diverse wine regions. Uncork the secrets of North America’s most celebrated wine regions with our brand-new micro-credential program. Exploring North American Wines: From Napa to New York offers an in-depth journey through the vineyards, laws, and traditions that shape the New World wine landscape.

From the iconic valleys of California to the rising stars of Oregon and Washington, and even the cool-climate gems of Canada and New York, this curriculum uncorks the secrets of these celebrated wine regions.

Course Curriculum

  • New World Overview, Basis of Wine Law, Napa Valley & Sonoma
  • Central Coast – Hitting Its Stride
  • Oregon: America’s Most Exciting Wine State?
  • Washington State: Overlooked & Underappreciated
  • From Canada to New York & Beyond

Spring Semester Enrollment Now Open – Reserve Your Spot Today!

Dates: January 22, February 12, March 5, April 2, and April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m., 90 minutes
Cost: $495 per person, including wine for all sessions

Course Curriculum

  • Study under a Master Sommelier
  • Knowledge to impress friends, colleagues or customers
  • Six wine tastings per class to complement the lessons
  • Wine journal to track your development
  • Commemorative pin
  • Auburn University wine key
  • Certificate of completion
  • Digital badge


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