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PHILADELPHIA - PennZone -- The Wine School of Philadelphia has launched Quick Pours, a fast-paced new series of one-hour wine classes that trade pretension for practicality. Each session focuses on real-world wine skills — the kind people actually use — taught by the school's up-and-coming instructors.

Every Quick Pour class runs about 45 minutes, includes two curated wines, and covers a single focused topic like how to order at a business dinner, shop smart at the grocery store, or talk to the pros at your favorite wine shop. Tickets are $45 for the public and just $5 for members, part of the school's mission to make wine education both accessible and world-class.

"This series is about meeting people where they are," says Alana Zerbe, Director of Wine Education. "You don't need a background in wine — you just need an hour and a little curiosity. Quick Pours are designed to make learning easy, useful, and, most of all, enjoyable."

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The new series also marks a turning point for the Wine School's teaching philosophy. Each Quick Pour is led by a rising instructor currently enrolled in the Teacher Training Track, the rigorous certification process that leads to the Certified Sommelier Instructor (CSI) credential through the National Wine School.

"It's not just about accessibility for students," Zerbe adds. "It's about accessibility for educators too — building a pathway for passionate people who want to teach, lead, and grow in this industry."

The Quick Pours lineup includes:

• Wine for Work & Networking – How to order wine with confidence at business dinners and events.
• How to Buy Wine at the Grocery Store – Decoding the wall of bottles and finding great buys.
• Wine Shop Secrets: Talking to the Pros – Learn how to ask for what you want (and get it).
• Wine on a Budget: Great Bottles Under $20 – Proof that quality wine doesn't require deep pockets.
• Travel & Wine: Italy Edition – The insider's guide to Italian wine and food destinations.
• Travel & Wine: France Edition – A focused look at France's most rewarding wine regions.
• Hosting with Wine: Parties Made Simple – How to pour, plan, and impress without stress.
• Wine Myths Busted – Separating fact from fiction, one sip at a time.

Quick Pours classes are offered weekly at the Wine School's Rittenhouse campus. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

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