The Wine Institute of New England (WINE) promotes wine and spirits appreciation and education at every level of interest through our classes and events. Whether you are seeking entertainment with friends, enhanced marketability in your current job, or the skills to launch a new business in the wine and spirits industry, WINE offers the right class for you. People who benefit from classes at WINE, both personally and professionally, include recreational wine drinkers, seasoned wine enthusiasts, foodservice professionals, food and wine writers, importers and distributors, restaurant and bar staff, and retailers – all with a passion for wine.
Renée B. Allen, founder and director of WINE, is a Certified Specialist of Spirits, Certified Specialist of Wine, and French Wine Scholar. She believes that wine should be approachable and enjoyed by everyone. Classes provide participants with both the language and the confidence required to taste and describe different varietals, exploration of the regions where they are grown, the knowledge needed for selecting and recommending wines, and the nuances of pairing wine with food. In addition to an exciting selection of classes for entertainment purposes, general knowledge, and staff training, WINE offers comprehensive courses to prepare participants for the Certified Specialist of Wine exam, the Certified Specialist of Spirits exam, and the French Wine Scholar exam.
The Wine Institute of New England is available for public speaking engagements, restaurant consultations, and private and corporate wine and spirits tasting events. Wherever you want to go in the world of wine, your journey begins here.
New Winter/Spring 2022 Virtual CSW Study Course Registration now open! See below for details. The Wine Institute of New England is proud to offer a study course for the Certified Specialist of Wine certification examination. This examination is given under the auspices of the Society of Wine … [Read More...]
Phone: 860-591-WINE
Wine Institute of New England
5 Adirondack Lane
Guilford, CT 06437
Email: Renee
Looking for a new way to entertain friends and family? Searching for innovative marketing ideas? We offer wine and spirit tasting events to fit every occasion. Private parties to celebrate a holiday or birthday, a new twist on girls’ night out, a special touch for your next dinner party, retail … [Read More...]
David H.We had a wonderful group surrounding us and we were led by a professional in the industry who kept things fun and entertaining, yet introduced us to so much information that will make our wine experience moving forward a true adventure! Can’t wait to join you in more classes for even more fun and le… Read more
Bonnie S.Thank you Renee for making our educational evening fun!
Sarah S.Thank you for the lovely event. We were talking yesterday about how fun it was and how delicious and educational!
We’ll keep our eye out for other events.
Thanks again!
Kathy H.Honestly, best wine tasting I have been to!
Beth M.Thank you so much for tonight! I enjoyed your class immensely and look forward to learning more from you.
Chris F.Just wanted to say thank you for the re-introduction to our taste buds. Your energy puts your experience on glorious display and I have to say….your words sink in because of it. Well done.
Roger C.I just wanted to let you know we had a great time at your New England Wine Dinner. The menu, presentation and quality was incredible. The selection and pairing of wines was outstanding. Your staff did a great job serving too. I’m already looking forward to your next one!
Phyllis C.Thank you, Renee, for a most enjoyable wine tasting evening. I appreciated you sharing some of the ‘history’ of wine. Your enthusiasm, knowledge and wine selection were more than I anticipated. I suspect that is why you have ‘repeat’ wine tasters!
Jeff D.
If you're thinking about taking the CSW exam to boost your career, pad your resume, or just increase your wine wisdom, this prep course is a MUST!Renee not only has the industry knowledge to back up the course material, but also has insight into what you really need to know to get the most out o… Read more
Denise T.Just a brief note to thank you for a very enjoyable evening at Quattro’s last Thursday evening. I learned a great deal and you are very clear and concise in what you teach and convey. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, the wine & the tapas! Denise T.
The Wine Institute of New England is honored to be offering a study course for the French Wine Scholar certification examination. This examination is given under the auspices of the Wine Scholar Guild (WSG). The Wine Scholar Guild is the leading provider of French wine study and certification … [Read More...]
Wine Institute of New England celebrates International Whisky Day! Friday, March 27th, 2020 6:30 ~ 8:30 pm Join us on International Whisky Day for a special whisky tasting presented by a Certified Specialist of Spirits. We will discuss the different categories of whisky, production techniques, … [Read More...]
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