Understanding White Wine: Grapes, Styles & Regions Course

Understanding White Wine: Grapes, Styles & Regions

White wine is far more than simply “light” or “refreshing.” Behind every bottle is a combination of grape variety, climate, terroir, and winemaking decisions that shape its structure, flavour, and style.

Understanding White Wine: Grapes, Styles & Regions is designed to help you confidently understand white wine from a professional perspective, whether you are building wine knowledge for hospitality, preparing for WSET studies, or simply wanting to speak about wine with greater confidence.

Rather than memorizing facts, you will learn how to truly understand wine.

You will explore:

• how climate influences white grape varieties
• the difference between aromatic and neutral grapes
• how winemaking impacts texture, acidity, and flavour
• how to confidently compare grape varieties and regions
• how to apply professional tasting techniques

The course combines clear explanations, quizzes, tasting guidance, and an 80-question multiple-choice final exam designed to reinforce understanding and build confidence.

White Grapes Covered

The program includes detailed study of 28 grapes:

Airén, Albariño, Aligoté, Assyrtiko, Carricante, Chardonnay, Chasselas, Chenin Blanc, Cortese, Folle Blanche, Furmint, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Grenache Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Macabeo (Viura), Malagousia, Marsanne, Müller-Thurgau, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Silaner, Torrontés, Viognier
No prior knowledge is required for this course.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• wine enthusiasts wanting deeper understanding
• hospitality professionals
• restaurant and hotel staff
• WSET Level 2 or 3 students
• anyone wanting to confidently understand white wine styles and grape varieties

The Result

By the end of the course, you will learn:

• the history and origin of the grape
• genetic importance and grape family relationships
• major aromas and flavour profiles
• regional styles and how climate influences expression
• viticulture and growing conditions
• winemaking techniques and stylistic choices
• how oak, lees ageing, malolactic fermentation, and maturation impact style
• professional tasting profiles
• food pairing principles and practical pairing examples
• how to compare grapes confidently and professionally

You will learn not only what wines taste like, but why they taste that way.

Wine samples are not provided and are not included in the course fee.

Fees & Booking

Cost: $79 plus HST
Refund Policy: the course is non-refundable

Age Requirement & Alcohol Responsibility & Participation Notice

Participants who choose to take part in optional tasting activities must be of legal drinking age in their country or region of residence.
This course does not provide or sell alcohol. Any purchase and consumption of wine is the sole responsibility of the participant and must comply with local laws. Participation in tasting activities is entirely optional.

By signing up to this course you confirm that you are of legal drinking age in your country of residence and that you agree to our terms and conditions.