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The Wine 101 course through Wine Folly was so amazing and I loved it so much that I'm almost through 201 which I started immediately after finish 101. I've learned so much and really developed a passion for wine with the help of Wine Folly's courses.- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Savannah Z.
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A fun, modern & convenient way to learn about wine
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Beginners to Advanced
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Wine Folly makes learning feel like a friend of yours at your home walking you through wine. I've gone through other classes and they felt too snooty or just boring and monotone. This class was nothing like that. I've never been so excited about learning before.- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ethan A.
101 Courses
Beginners
Wine 101
Unlock the secrets of the wine world with our beginner Wine 101 course.
Wine Styles 101
Taste the right wines while grasping fundamental concepts in wine.
Napa Valley 101
Embark on a journey as we delve into the renowned wines of Napa Valley.
Argentina 101
Uncork a world of flavor and culture as we dive into the vibrant world of Argentine wines.
Walla Walla Valley 101
Experience the unparalleled taste of Walla Walla wines on an epic journey of discovery.
Margaret River 101
The Margaret River Wine Region in Australia is a wine lover's paradise.
Bordeaux 101
A deep-dive into the captivating world of one of the most prestigious wine regions.
Tuscany 101
Unlock the flavors, history, and secrets that put Tuscany on the wine map.
Paso Robles 101
Gain a deep understanding of Paso Robles’ regions and the noteworthy wines that thrive in its unique terroir.
I love WineFolly and their non-intimidating course design paired with a multilayered set of facts, observations, and learning opportunities. The 201 exam is hard!- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dr. Irina Anna Rose
201 Courses
Intermediate to Advanced
Wine 201
Enhance your wine knowledge and take your skills to the next level with Wine Folly's most comprehensive course.
French Wine 201
Explore the 12 major wine regions of France through over 5 hours of captivating video content and 4 real-world challenges.
Italian Wine 201
With our expert guidance, you'll discover the rich history, culture, and flavors behind Italian wines.
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Wine Certifications
Convenient
Earn your certification in real time.
Modern
Learn at your own pace.
Focused
Understanding rather than memorizing.
Industry Standard
Premiere wine education platform.
No Extra Fees
Unlimited access, unlimited attempts.
Amazing Value
Certifications are optional and affordable.
The Team
Your Wine Experts
Wine Folly Founder
Madeline Puckette
Madeline Puckette is the cofounder of WineFolly.com. Since its creation in 2011, Wine Folly has become one of the most popular wine education sites in the world due to its extensive use of insightful articles, detailed infographics, and entertaining videos.
In recognition of these efforts, the International Wine & Spirits Competition awarded Puckette with Wine Blogger of the Year in 2013, and Wine Communicator of the Year in 2019.
Master of Wine
Christine Marsiglio MW
Wine Folly's Director of Education, Christine Marsiglio, is one of only 32 Bollinger award-winning Masters of Wine. Before joining Wine Folly, she has worked at the WSET School London where she contributed to the development of materials for the WSET Diploma and taught all WSET levels.
Before discovering her love of wine education, Christine was a Tastings Executive at Decanter where she ran panel tastings and helped organize the Decanter World Wine Awards.
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