Peter Neptune Teaching Six Wine Classes at Hi-Time, February through July

by Tobin Sharp

We will be starting our wine education program back up this month at the wine bar. Our own Connor Clarke will be teaching a class on Wednesday, February 10th ("Under the Radar" Spanish wine, 7-8:30pm, $20) and we will have one class each month taught by the Hi-Time staff as Master Somm and store friend Peter Neptune will be teaching one class a month starting this month through July. See the schedule at the bottom of the page to see what he will be covering.

The bio below is from Peter's website (neptunewine.com) where you can find more information about furthering your wine education.

Peter Neptune is one of only 147 individuals in North America to hold the wine industry's most prestigious title: Master Sommelier. He is a 31-year veteran of the wine business, beginning as a sommelier in New York City, where he trained and worked for 10 years. Upon returning to his native California (he was born on 10 July 1956 at Newport Beach, CA), Peter entered into Wine Education full time, and has established a nationwide reputation as one of the premier wine educators in the USA.

In addition to his MS Diploma, Peter holds the title of Certified Wine Educator with the Society of Wine Educators (for which he was recognized with the Banfi Award for Excellence in 2003), holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London, and is an Associate of the Institute of Wines and Spirits. He also holds the credential French Wine Scholar, with Highest Honors.

Peter is one of the teaching Masters at the Court of Master Sommelier Intro and Advanced Courses, and is an examiner at the Certified, Advanced, and Master Sommelier Examinations. In 2003 Peter began the first WSET school in Southern California. Currently, Neptune School of Wine administers the WSET Level 2 Intermediate, Level 3 Advanced, and Level 4 Diploma Certification programs, as well as the French Wine Scholar program and exam. To date we have taught over 500 students at the various levels.

Peter Neptune Wine Classes At Hi-Time!

2/24 Burgundy
3/30 Rhône Valley
4/27 Bordeaux
5/25 Loire Valley
6/22 Sud
7/27 Champagne/Alsace

Classes run from 6:30-8:00 and cost $30.00.  We will have room for 35 people per class so please plan accordingly! You can purchase online, by phone or in-store; your receipt is your ticket to the class.