How to Enjoy Wine More AND Spend Less Money

You can learn how to spend less and avoid being bamboozled by wine snobs

4.60 (41 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Food & Beverage

What you will learn

How to Enjoy Wine

Save money buying wine

Avoid being conned by the wine industrial complex

Improve your wine drinking experiences

Why take this course?

How to Enjoy Wine More AND Spend Less Money - Wine Course

The world of wine can seem overwhelming to the beginner. "How am I supposed to remember thousands of producers over 50 years?" "Will I look cheap or stupid if I order this wine?"

Unfortunately, the wine industry is a rapidly growing world wide big business. And it is often in the business of fooling and intimidating consumers into thinking "more expensive" equals "better."

In this course, you'll learn how to navigate the world of wine with confidence, enjoy your wine-drinking experience, and avoid falling victim to the wine industry's marketing hype. Whether you're a novice or a budding enthusiast, this course is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and insights to make informed wine choices and get the best value for your money. Here are four key learning objectives covered in this course:

1. Demystify the Wine Industry: You'll gain a clear understanding of how the wine industry operates and discover the tricks and marketing strategies used to persuade consumers. Learn to see through the hype and understand the true value of wine.

2. Enjoy Wine with Confidence: This course will help you develop the skills to appreciate wine without the need for formal credentials or extensive knowledge. Discover how to savor wine and enhance your personal enjoyment, focusing on your preferences rather than impressing others.

3. Make Informed Wine Choices: Gain the knowledge to make smart wine choices that align with your taste and budget. Explore tips and techniques to find wines that provide great value, whether you're shopping for everyday sips or special occasions.

4. Avoid Wine Pitfalls: Learn how to steer clear of common pitfalls in the wine world, such as overspending on overhyped bottles or feeling overwhelmed by complex terminology. This course will empower you to make confident decisions and enjoy wine without getting caught up in the wine industrial complex.

Join T.J. Walker on this journey to unlock the secrets of wine enjoyment, save money, and liberate yourself from the clutches of industry hype. This course is designed for beginners looking to start their wine journey with a solid foundation and the ability to savor wine on their terms.

This course is not for the aspiring wine snob, sommelier or someone who wants to show off his/her "good taste" by bragging about a fancy wine collection. This course is for people who are new to wine and want to enjoy wine while spending the least amount of money and time possible learning about all the ins and outs of wine.

The course is filled with simple, practical advice and tips on how to get the most enjoyment and value out of every glass and bottle of wine you buy and drink.

Here is what Udemy students say about this course:

"Excellent basic tips on enjoying wine. The instructor set me at ease about the subject of wine by communicating in an encouraging way. Well done!" Jay D.

''TJ is very interesting and easy to listen to. I am looking forward to learning more about wine. After watching more of the course, I have to say, I had no idea about how much I didn't know about drinking wine! Chilled, not chilled, aired, too much air...You rock TJ!." Teresa Trimm

"The speaker speaks simply. He focused on the essential elements of wine experience. He did not mention a litany of dos and don't. He just simply talked the way normal people talk over a cup of coffee or in the streets. no technicalities, no sophistications or complications just to impress . I would say the ideal way of delivering a talk!." Miguel Angeo D. De Guia

If you're ready to take the first step towards becoming a discerning wine enthusiast, sign up for this course now.

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Reviews

Ma.

July 23, 2021

Wow! This is amazing... I learned a lot about wine. I love drinking wine than beer. It helps me gain knowledge about wine and it's benefits. Thanks TJ for this course. I enjoy learning.

June 25, 2020

Destructive attitude. Do not embarrass yourself by taking this course. Wine knowledge is simple and is not reserved for rocket scientists. Jancis Robinson offers a lovely free intro on Udemy.

Miguel

April 21, 2020

The speaker speaks simply. He focused on the essential elements of wine experience. He did not mention a litany of dos and don't. He just simply talked the way normal people talk over a cup of coffee or in the streets. no technicalities, no sophistications or complications just to impress . I would say the ideal way of delivering a talk!

Michael

January 18, 2018

Talks about all the hype in the wine industry an then proceeds with his first two lectures which are nothing but hype. Some of what he says is true, however, as inexperienced as I am I can taste the difference between a very cheap bottle and a very expensive bottle. He is right in saying that you may not like the expensive bottle as much. I do not appreciate being told that I am a doddart or that I'm being made a fool of by the wine industry. That's my take after only 2 lectures and I'm hoping it gets better.

Jay

April 21, 2017

Excellent basic tips on enjoying wine. The instructor set me at ease about the subject of wine by communicating in an encouraging way. Well done!

Vanessa

March 8, 2016

Background of the video are all the same and has nothing to do with wine. It even looks like he is presenting the news. I don't enjoy this course as the attitude of the presenter is quite snobbish and not interactive at all. There are no visual content whatsoever. Overall the course is so boring that I had to click check on all the presentation topics just to submit this review. Thank god this course is free.

Scott

March 7, 2016

Some of the actual information about wine was accurate and would be helpful to someone new to wine ( which is where the 1.5 stars comes from), however the vast majority of the lectures were spent bashing the wine industry and how all wine professionals are out to hose the consumer. As a wine professional I can speak to the fact that with enough PRACTICE, it is possible to identify wines blind, it has very little to do with having a gifted palette and as professionals our goal isn't to teach people how to enjoy wine but to help people to identify the characteristics they enjoy in the wine so they can accurately describe what they like to the next server, sommelier or wine retailer they encounter. And if your experience buying wine whether in a retail setting or a restaurant is being pressured into buying a bottle or glass for that matter for more than you are looking to spend find new places to purchase wine because any professional worth their salt is only looking to get you a wine that you will enjoy at a price you are comfortable with. It is much more gratifying seeing someone enjoy an inexpensive wine made in a region, from a grape by a producer they have never heard of than someone who orders a $300 bottle that by all accounts should be well made and taste good, those moments of discovery is what true wine professionals strive for. I do agree with the instructor pretentiousness in wine is obnoxious and ratings in magazines are BS and only valuable if you're having the person that rated it over for dinner, try and snag some of the last wine they gave 100 points, they obviously liked it.

Teresa

March 2, 2016

TJ is very interesting and easy to listen to. I am looking forward to learning more about wine. After watching more of the course, I have to say, I had no idea about how much I didn't know about drinking wine! Chilled, not chilled, aired, too much air...You rock TJ!

Theresa