The PreSomm Wine Course provides its students with a higher level of wine theory and wine service, prepares them for job promotions in the hospitality field, and inspires future education certifications such as Introductory-level Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers or Certified Specialist of Wine through Society of Wine Educators.

Course Price $595: Includes PreSomm CourseBook, PreSomm Maps & Graphics book, 8 lectures, weekly wine tastings, exam credentials.

Graduation Requirements: Students are expected to attend all 8 classes in order to graduate, and pass a final exam in both wine theory and wine service (we practice wine service each week). There are two bye weeks, so students have a break to study. 

*Course books ship in August, and may be picked up in advance of class.

*Partner, Trade, and Group packages available. Please email contact below.

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COURSE DETAILS

• Where: TBA

  • Will be central STL corridor with ample parking. Announcement in Summer 2026

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• Address & Parking: TBA

• Dates: All Mondays, all 5:45pm - 8:30pm, Doors at 5:30

  • Section 1: Sept 14th Viticulture/Wine Making/Science of Wine & Intro to Table-side Wine Service. Mandatory attendance

  • Section 2: Sept 21st Intro to France, Eastern France, & Sparkling Wine Service

  • Section 3: Sept 28th Western France

  • Section 4: Oct 5th Italy

  • BYE WEEK: Oct 12th (no class, mid-term prep)

  • Section 5: Oct 19th Midterm Exam + Germany & Austria/Eastern Europe

  • Section 6: Oct 26th Spain, Portugal, Greece

  • Section 7: Nov 2nd United States, South Africa

  • Section 8: Nov 9th South America, Australia, New Zealand

  • BYE WEEK: Nov 16th (no class, finals prep)

  • Exam Day: Nov 23rd Wine Theory & Service Practicum (Thanksgiving is later that week, Thursday Nov 27th)

• Attire: Business Casual

• Food Policy: Food is not provided. Please feel free to bring your own food, but we do not allow loud snacks (i.e. chips) or smelly foods (i.e. fish, spicy).

• Lead Instructor/Contact: Denise Mueller, CSW, Owner of PreSomm, 618.604.6503 or PreSommOfficial@gmail.com

• Associate Instructor: Eric Peterson, Sommelier

• Course Assistant: Beth Cornelius