History
The Wine Smarties was founded on the premise that there was a real lack of wine education amongst the public consumer and industry professional alike here in San Diego. The company was created to fill that niche to improve the knowledge of the trade professional and a consumer's ability to purchase and describe wine. The Wine Smarties promotes thoughtful drinking.
Specialties
The Wine Smarties promotes 'thoughtful drinking' through education and consulting. We cater to the needs of many different wine lovers: from the aspiring aficionado just beginning to understand the joy and complexity of wine to the food and beverage director looking to expand her restaurant's wine offerings. Our classes change regularly and are catered towards all levels of enthusiasts. In addition to these casual-learning classes, we also teach the WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) certification program, and the FWS (French Wine Scholar) for those truly passionate. This is one of the most respected certifications in the wine industry today and is the prerequisite to the MW (Master of Wine) program. The Wine Smarties also specializes in events of all sizes, including fundraisers, private home parties, and corporate team-builders. They also offer consulting services for the wine collector, restaurant or hotel group.