Instructor: Dustin Wilson
Dustin is a Master Sommelier, entrepreneur, and former Wine Director of the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park in NYC. His wine career spans two decades at premier dining institutions—including The Little Nell, Frasca Food & Wine, and RN74—as well as co-founding national wine retailer Verve Wine and hospitality advisory firm Après Cru.

Originally inspiredby a love of geography, travel, and culinary culture, Dustin rose to international prominence after starring in the acclaimed documentary series SOMM, which demystified the rigorous path to the top of the wine world. Known for his approachable, relaxed teaching style, he strips away pretense from fine wine to focus on regional identity, craftsmanship, and enjoyment. Dustin brings his deep industry background, entrepreneurial perspective, and passion for education to guide Yale students through the art, business, and pleasure of the wine world.



Schedule
Full series tickets purchase admission to 8 weeks' worth of classes:

Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for eight wine class sessions:

Session 1: Bordeaux - September 15th @ Yale Law School

Session 2: Burgundy Whites - September 22nd @ Yale School of Management

Session 3: Burgundy Reds - September 29th @ Yale Law School

Session 4: Loire River Valley Whites - October 6th @ Yale School of Management

Session 5: Other Noble Whites - November 3rd @ Yale School of Management

Session 6: The Rhone Valley - November 10th @ Yale Law School

Session 7: Piedmont Reds - November 17th @ Yale Law School

Session 8: Champagne Night - December 1st @ Yale School of Management

Detailed locations of each session will be noticed before the semester begins


Special Features

• One class is champagne with a special food pairing

• Only the season pass holders will be eligible to go on the spring break trip to Napa

• No assignments or exams! (Though you're encouraged to drink more wine on your own time)
   

Ticket Options

• Full Series Ticket: Admission for one person per class for the entire 8-class series

• Single Champagne Class Ticket: One ticket to the Champagne class (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

  • Will be put on sale one week before the class

FAQ
I can't commit to all 8 classes, what can I do?

• Buy a full-series ticket and sell extra class passes on the secondary market

• Look for single tickets on the secondary market (#wine-class or #som-marketplace)

I want to join, but this looks like too much wine/money.

• Through our partnership with Dustin, we have access to some of the best wines in the world at industry-insider prices. If you are looking to cut costs, here are some ideas:

  • Share a full-series ticket with a friend alternating class dates

  • Buy a full-series ticket and sell the extra classes on the secondary market
  • Look for a single ticket when available on CG or on the secondary market (#wine-class or #som-marketplace)

    • Note: Our most popular class themes tend to sell out

Can I buy a single ticket?

• This semester, we are committed to bringing more wine to the SOM community. We will offer a limited number of single-class tickets as availability allows
• Follow #som-marketplace to find tickets sold on the secondary market and #wine-class for notifications about the release of single tickets to our special events

Can non-SOM students attend Wine Class?

• Yes, non-SOM students who are graduate students and/or partners of SOM students can buy tickets to wine class. If they don't have access to campus groups, please reach out to the TAs
• Non-SOM students can also buy tickets on the secondary market.
• All students must be 21+

Contact TAs with any questions!
michael.wegner@yale.edu(SOM), sukwon.yang@yale.edu(SOM), sean.christiansen@yale.edu(YLS), cristina.samaniego@yale.edu(YSN), albert.lee.ahl55@yale.edu(YSM), justus.hummels@yale.edu(YC) 

Find us on Slack at #wine-class