Online wine course
Wine 101: The basics of wine in eight lessons
Tasting, wine styles, regions, food pairing and storing, explained in plain words by the host of the Wine Makers Show.
Offer €19 until 11 November, then €49
Price includes VATSecure payment by StripeFull refund on request within 14 days
- 8 video lessons
- 2 h 32 min in all
- In English
- At your own pace, on any screen
- Yours for good
Is it for you?
Wine 101 is for you if
- You enjoy wine and want to understand what is in your glass
- Labels, wine lists and tasting notes feel like a code nobody taught you
- You want the basics in the right order, in plain words
- You are planning a trip to a wine region and want to make the most of it
It is not for you if
- You are preparing for a WSET exam: Distinction Wines, our sister site, is built for that
- You know your styles and regions and want to pair food and wine on your own: go straight to the Pairing Method
The eight lessons
2 h 32 min of video. Lesson 1 is free: watch it before you buy.
Welcome to Wine 101
Who this course is for, how it works, and what you will be able to do after eight lessons.
Behind the bottle
What wine is made of and how grapes become wine, from the vineyard to the bottle.
One juice, different styles
How the same grape juice can become very different wines, and how to recognise the main styles.
Where wine is made
The world’s main wine regions, and why where a wine comes from matters.
How to taste wine
A simple method to look, smell and taste, and the words to describe what you find.
The golden rules of food and wine pairing
The few rules that make a pairing work, and how to use them at your next dinner.
Storing wine and building a cellar
How to keep bottles in good shape at home, and how to start a cellar that suits you.
Travelling the wine regions
How to plan a visit to a wine region and make the most of it.
Your teacher
Antoine Desferet
Founder and host, Wine Makers ShowWSET Level 3
Since 2018 I have been asking winemakers how their wine actually works, across more than 110 episodes of the Wine Makers Show. Wine 101 is what I would tell a friend who wants to start: the basics in the right order, in plain words, without the snobbery.
Listen to the podcast- 4.7/5on Apple Podcasts, 137 ratings
- About 30KYouTube viewers a month
Apple Podcasts ratings in France, read in October 2026. See them
What listeners say about the podcast
Reviews of the Wine Makers Show on Apple Podcasts, translated from French. Course reviews will join them once students leave theirs. Read them all
5 out of 5
“The Club episodes let you learn wine really simply, and the interviews are top quality!”
Baron337Apple Podcasts, France, June 2020
5 out of 5
“Well done on a podcast that works for wine lovers, beginners and experts alike!”
SBaisieuxApple Podcasts, France, April 2025
5 out of 5
“A smart podcast that talks about wine in an original, entertaining way, and you learn a lot along the way!”
Isou14Apple Podcasts, France, July 2020
5 out of 5
“Thanks to your #LeClub episodes I make study cards on each of them [...] they are brilliant: clear, crisp, precise!”
Marg_drzApple Podcasts, France, May 2021
Wine 101
€19
until 11 November, then €49
One payment, VAT included. No subscription.
- 8 video lessons, 2 h 32 min in all
- Watch at your own pace, on a phone, a tablet or a computer
- Your progress saved, so you pick up where you left off
- Yours for good: watch the lessons as often as you like
Get Wine 101
Price includes VATSecure payment by StripeFull refund on request within 14 days
Ask within 14 days of buying and you get a full refund. One email to winemakersshow@gmail.com, no form and no reason needed.
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Questions
Who is Wine 101 for?
Anyone starting out with wine, or who has picked up bits here and there and wants them in order. No experience needed.
What language are the lessons in?
English. The site, your account and the emails are in French too.
How long do I keep access?
For good. It is one payment, with no subscription, and you can watch the lessons as often as you like.
How do I start after paying?
Sign in with the email you paid with and the course is in your account. We send you a code to sign in, so there is no password to remember.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of buying and you get a full refund, no questions asked. Write to winemakersshow@gmail.com.
Can I watch on my phone?
Yes, on a phone, a tablet or a computer. Your progress is saved, so you pick up where you left off on any of them.
Is VAT included?
Yes. €19 is what you pay, VAT included, in one payment.
I am preparing for a WSET exam. Is this the right course?
Wine 101 covers the basics, not an exam syllabus. For WSET Levels 1, 2 and 3, our sister site Distinction Wines has structured lessons, mock exams and flashcards.