Wine doesn’t have to be complicated. With the Wine Companion from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, you’ll build a solid foundation in winemaking, tasting, and service - one short, engaging lesson at a time. Whether you’re just starting your wine journey or leveling up your professional expertise, you’ll gain the confidence to talk about, select, and serve exceptional wines with ease.
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Master the essentials of wine through three comprehensive chapters crafted by industry experts. Each module builds on the last, giving you a clear, structured path to becoming a confident wine professional - or an impressively knowledgeable enthusiast.
Earn recognition as you advance through each chapter. Complete all three to showcase your growing wine expertise - perfect for hospitality pros, tasting room teams, or anyone building career-ready wine knowledge.
Increase Wine Knowledge for enjoying, selling, and serving wine.
Feel comfortable talking about wine tableside—what it tastes like, where it’s from, and why guests will enjoy it.
Turn wine questions into easy recommendations that increase check averages and boost tips—without sounding scripted.
Build real wine knowledge that strengthens service skills, credibility on the floor, and long‑term hospitality career growth.
Find quick answers to common questions about the platform, lesson structure, and how to get the most out of your Wine 101 experience.
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This site is where you review your Wine 101 course materials before completing your assessment. Work through the lessons at your own pace, then return to your LMS to take your quiz or exam, where your results and course credit are recorded. You may also choose to earn an optional Wine 101 badge as an additional credential.
Earn a Wine 101 badge by working through the lessons and passing the quiz for a chapter. If you score 75% or higher, you’ll unlock a badge you can share to show off your wine knowledge.
You’re in the right place. This course is designed to guide you step by step, so the best place to start is at the beginning and work through each chapter in order. Each section builds on the last, helping you develop a strong, well-rounded understanding of wine.
