Winelingo
Online wine course
Learn about wine online, five minutes at a time
166 short, interactive lessons in 26 units: how to taste, the grapes that matter, food and wine, labels, and twelve wine countries region by region. Start free in your browser or on iPhone.
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- 166interactive lessons
- 26units
- ~22 hat your own pace
- 4languages
- 1st unitfree
How the course works
Short, interactive lessons
Each lesson is a handful of illustrated cards and quick questions. A wrong answer comes back at the end, so it sticks.
Five minutes a day
Set a daily goal, keep a streak, and pick up where you left off on any device.
Practical from day one
Taste, read a label, order in a restaurant and pair food: the course starts with the bottle in front of you.
Web and iPhone, one account
Take it in your browser on any computer or phone, or in the Winelingo app. Your progress follows you.
The syllabus
Every unit, every lesson. Open a unit to see what each lesson teaches.
Foundations
How to taste, the grapes that matter, serving, food and labels.
Unit 1 · Free
Tasting & senses
How to taste, step by step · 10 lessons
Unit 2
Red grapes
The big names and a few to discover · 7 lessons
Unit 3
White grapes
From Chardonnay to Riesling, rosé and bubbles · 7 lessons
Unit 4
Serving & glassware
Glasses, decanting, storing · 6 lessons
Unit 5
Food & wine
What to pour with what · 7 lessons
Unit 6
Reading the label
Decode any wine label · 6 lessons
The wine countries
Twelve countries, region by region, with the grapes and the words on the label.
Unit 7
France
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Loire and Champagne · 7 lessons
Unit 8
Italy
Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto and the south · 9 lessons
Unit 9
Spain
Rioja, Ribera, Priorat, Cava and Sherry · 8 lessons
Unit 10
Portugal
Port, the Douro, Vinho Verde and Madeira · 8 lessons
Unit 11
Germany
Riesling, the Mosel, the Rhine and the warm south · 6 lessons
Unit 12
Austria
Grüner Veltliner, the Wachau, Burgenland and Styria · 6 lessons
Unit 13
USA
Napa, Sonoma, Oregon and Washington · 7 lessons
Unit 14
Argentina
Malbec, Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia · 5 lessons
Unit 15
Chile
Carmenère, the Central Valley and the cool coast · 6 lessons
Unit 16
Australia
Shiraz, the Barossa and cool Australia · 6 lessons
Unit 17
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough and Central Otago · 6 lessons
Unit 18
South Africa
Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Stellenbosch and Swartland · 6 lessons
Going deeper
Vineyard, winemaking, terroir, quality, buying, the table, health and history.
Unit 19
In the vineyard
How the grapes are grown · 9 lessons
Unit 20
How wine is made
From grape to glass · 7 lessons
Unit 21
Terroir & vintages
Why place and year matter · 4 lessons
Unit 22
Quality, ageing & collecting
Faults, drink windows and your own collection · 5 lessons
Unit 23
Buying & value
Choosing bottles, getting value · 4 lessons
Unit 24
Wine at the table
Restaurants, etiquette, parties and gifts · 6 lessons
Unit 25
Wine, health & moderation
A balanced, factual look · 3 lessons
Unit 26
A short history of wine
From ancient jars to today · 5 lessons
Who it is for
Curious beginners
No wine words needed. Every term is explained the first time it appears. New to all this? Read how to learn about wine.
Wine lovers who want structure
Go from scattered facts to a clear map of grapes, regions and styles.
Restaurant and bar staff
Train the whole team, with staff tests and a test built on your own wine list. Winelingo for business.
Before a wine certificate
A friendly way to learn the ground a WSET Level 1 or 2 course covers. Winelingo itself is not an accredited qualification.
Price
The first unit is free. Unlock all 166 lessons with Premium at $3.99 a month (3 days free) or buy the course for life for $39.99 once. Refunds within 14 days.
Buying for someone else? Give the course as a gift.
Questions about the course
Is the wine course free?
The first unit, Tasting & senses (10 lessons), is free on the web. The other 25 units are included with Premium ($3.99 a month, 3 days free) or the course for life ($39.99 once). In the iPhone app every lesson is open, with five hearts that refill over time.
How long does the course take?
About 22 hours in total. Lessons take five to ten minutes each, so most people do one or two a day.
Do I get a certificate?
No. Winelingo tracks your progress, streaks and test scores, but it is not an accredited qualification. It is a friendly way to learn the basics before a WSET course.
Do I need an iPhone?
No. The whole course runs in your browser on any computer, tablet or Android phone. The iPhone app uses the same account.
Which languages?
English, Danish, Spanish and German. You can switch at any time.
Can I use it to train staff?
Yes. Restaurants and wine bars already use it for their teams. See Winelingo for business.
Your first lesson takes five minutes
For adults of legal drinking age (18+). Please enjoy wine responsibly.