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Learn Wine Your Way!

WINE WIZE & EVERYDAY SOMMELIER Podcast

Learning wine can feel overwhelming. There are so many styles, rules, and opinions that it’s easy to feel like you’ll never “know enough.” Maybe you’ve tried reading wine labels, following tasting notes, or even taking a class, but nothing seems to stick.

That frustration can make wine feel more intimidating than enjoyable. You might second-guess your choices at restaurants, feel awkward at tastings, or worry about saying the “wrong” thing. Instead of confidence, you feel stuck—afraid of making a mistake or being judged.

The truth is, most wine lovers make the same mistakes: they rely on jargon-heavy wine courses that don’t connect to real-life situations, trust wine scores over their own taste, or assume they need to memorize endless facts to “get it.”

At WINE WIZE, we do things differently. We believe learning wine should be fun, practical, and approachable—not intimidating. Instead of drowning in information, we focus on real-world knowledge that helps you trust your own palate, confidently order wine, and actually enjoy the experience.

Let’s make wine easy—so you can drink what you love without hesitation.

Cheers!
Kristi

EVERYDAY SOMMELIER PODCAST

Ever found yourself staring in the wine aisle at your local grocery store or sitting at a restaurant, totally clueless about which wine to choose? Here’s the good news! You don’t need to be a sommelier to enjoy wine confidently.

With the right knowledge and a little guidance to understand wine lingo and unlock your own palate, you’ll be able to order at a restaurant without asking for a recommendation or walk into a wine shop and pick a bottle to pair with a meal like a pro.

Each week on the podcast, we’ll break down wine into simple, easy-to-understand terms. From regions and styles to winemaking techniques and tasting tips, you’ll get insights from experts and industry pros to help you grab a glass and learn wine your way!

Stuck Drinking the Same Wines?

You love Chardonnay or Cabernet—but what if you’re missing out on amazing wines you haven’t tried yet? Most wine lovers stick to what they know, unsure of how to branch out. That means they miss exciting discoveries and keep drinking the same thing out of habit.

Let WINE WIZE be your guide! Get expert recommendations based on what you already love—so you can explore confidently and find new favorites without the guesswork. Sign up now!

Not Sure Where to Start with Learning Wine?

Most people either feel lost trying learning wine on their own or struggle to apply their knowledge in real life. Whether you’re a wine lover, a business professional, or in the service industry, guessing your way through wine can lead to missed opportunities and frustration.

At WINE WIZE, I teach foundational wine skills for enthusiasts, strategic wine skills for business professionals, and service industry training. Find the right path for you and start learning with confidence!

Enthusiast Explorer Programs

Stop Feeling Lost in Wine Conversations

Trying to learn about wine can feel like hitting a wall of jargon and complexity. Many wine lovers give up because they think they need to memorize regions, grapes, and tasting notes. This leads to hesitation, confusion, and missed opportunities to explore.

At WINE WIZE, we make wine education engaging and approachable. No snobbery—just real knowledge that helps you gain confidence, trust your palate, and enjoy wine on your own terms.

Gain Strategic Sipper Skills

Stop Missing Opportunities to Impress Clients

Wine is more than just a drink—it’s a powerful tool for client engagement. Yet many professionals either avoid it out of uncertainty or use it ineffectively, missing chances to build stronger relationships.

Our programs teach you how to leverage wine strategically—from hosting seamless events to confidently guiding conversations over a great bottle. Make every interaction memorable, engaging, and impressive.

Become a Savvy Server

Stop Losing Tips Over Wine Mistakes

Not knowing how to talk about or recommend wine can hold you back from better tips and bigger sales. Many servers hesitate, stick to generic suggestions, or let customers take the lead—leaving money on the table.

Our training gives you practical, real-world wine knowledge so you can upsell with confidence, enhance guest experiences, and boost your income.

Let us simplify wine for you—contact us to schedule your training today!

WINE EDUCATION Your Way

WINE WIZE Wine Classes

Join us for our insightful short courses or our immersive, two-part wine education program. Vineyard to Bottle and Bottle to Glass programs are fun, foundational, and the perfect launch point for learning wine and enhancing wine knowledge.

Ready to Learn Wine Your Way? Our online courses are the perfect blend of fun yet informative, functional yet non-pretensious. Transform your wine tasting skills from curious to confident. Or, liberate your inner wine enthusiast from vineyard to bottle to glass. All on your terms and your pace!

Feeling Stuck in Your Wine Journey?

Trying to improve your wine skills can feel overwhelming—so much to learn, and no clear path forward. Many wine lovers lack confidence, second-guess their choices, or feel intimidated by all the information out there.

At WINE WIZE, we make learning simple, fun, and practical—so you can explore wine with confidence, trust your taste, and enjoy every sip. Stop feeling stuck and start learning your way.

Your next-level wine experience is just a click away—grab your spot in an upcoming class or event today!

TESTIMONIALS

Kind Words of Praise

Curious about what it would be like working with me? Check out these reviews from clients who have worked with me in the past.

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Thank you Kristi for your warm and inviting energy as well as your passion for wine education!

When it comes to personalized wine education look no further! Kristi Mayfield has a serious passion when it comes to wine knowledge and education. I recently attended one of her classes: From vineyard to bottle; And I will say, I did walk away with a more nuanced perspective on the wine making process.

She breaks down the wine making process from grape to bottle, and covers every aspect that contributes to the final product. I learned about malolactic fermentation and different production methods for white vs red wines. We covered old world vs new world, as well as a quick geography lesson on some popular regions for winemaking.

I left her class with more confidence in my own wine knowledge and in my ability to communicate on the many styles and preferences available when it comes to wine.

I highly recommend Kristi to anyone aiming to become more knowledgeable on wine and the wine making process looking for a good place to start, especially if you are service industry.

As manager of the best Italian restaurant in Fort Worth, Wine is a major facet of what I do. Thank you Kristi for your warm and inviting energy as well as your passion for wine education!

5 Star review from Bocca Osteria Romana's Julian Castro

Holly Hinsey

VP of Training, Junior League of Fort Worth

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Fascinating Insights!

We recently had the pleasure of having Kristi at our HUB Fort Worth ladies’ event for an educational wine tasting, and it was an absolute delight! She not only taught us how to confidently navigate a wine menu and choose the perfect bottle for any occasion but also introduced us to a fantastic array of new and different wines that expanded our palates.

Her knowledge and passion for wine shone through as she guided us through the tasting, sharing fascinating insights and stories about each wine. She is welcoming and approachable and made the entire experience relaxed and so much fun!

Thanks to Kristi, we now feel more confident about ordering wine for business dinners and exploring a wider range of options. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their wine knowledge and have a memorable tasting experience!

McKenzie Bertelsen

HUB International

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Highly Recommend

I highly recommend taking these classes from such knowledgeable people.
We can never know everything when it comes to wine.
Kristi and Andre are personable and they make it easy for the novice to not be intimidated.

Shanti Suttin

WINE WIZE Wine School Participant

Blog Posts & Podcast Episodes

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