Meet The Creator


Cristie Norman
CEO & Founder
Meet The Creator

Cristie Norman is a Wine Educator and Sommelier, certified through the Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET (Level 3). She became a Wine Expert at 21 years old and wants to make wine education affordable, accessible and fun for everyone. She is also the President of the United Sommeliers Foundation, providing financial assistance for Wine Professionals in crisis due to circumstances beyond their control.
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A Driver’s Ed Course For Wine:

What’s included in the course:

Four (4) hours of wine education

Sixty (60) High-Quality Videos

Sixteen (16) Sections covering an array of topics, all guided by Cristie

Worksheets for every video to take notes

Sixteen (16) Timed Quizzes

One (1) Timed Comprehensive Final Exam

Certificate of Completion and Graduation Pin!
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Module 1 Topics
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Module 2 Topics
Three (3) – Five (5) Short videos on each of the following sections:
Introduction to Wine
1.1.1 Welcome
1.1.2 Course Overview
1.1.3 Introduction to Wine
1.1.4 Ordering a Bottle of Wine
1.1.5 The Taste
Quiz 1.1
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
1.2.1 It All Tastes The Same
1.2.2 Analyzing Structure – Acid, Tannin, Alcohol and Sugar
1.2.3 Picking Up Aromas
Quiz 1.2
Sparkling Wines of the World
1.3.1 How Bubbles Happen/Intro to Sparkling Wine
1.3.2 Sparkling Wine Terms
1.3.3 Champagne
1.3.4 Cremant, Cava and Prosecco
1.3.5 How to Open and Pour a bottle of Sparkling
Quiz 1.3
Important White Grapes
1.4.1 Pinot Gris/Grigio-Alto Adige
1.4.2 Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand, California and Sancerre
1.4.3 – Chardonnay – California, Burgundy
1.4.4 Riesling – Germany
1.4.5 Muscat – Moscato d’Asti
Quiz 1.4
Important Red Grapes
1.5.1 Pinot Noir – Burgundy, California and Oregon
1.5.2 Merlot – Bordeaux and California
1.5.3 Cabernet Sauvignon – Bordeaux, California, Australia and Chile
1.5.4 – Syrah – France, United States and Australia
1.5.5 Zinfandel
1.5.6 Sangiovese – Central Italy
Quiz 1.5
Why is Wine Expensive
1.6.1 Wine is an Agricultural Product
1.6.2 Oak Aging
1.6.3 Winemaking
1.6.4 Marketing
Quiz 1.6
Serving Wine

Three (3) – Five (5) Short videos on each of the following sections:

Terroir
2.1.1 – Introduction to Terroir
2.1.2 – Soil Types Matter
2.1.3 – Climate Makes a Difference
2.1.4 – Where Means What New World vs Old World
Quiz 2.1
France
2.2.1 – Champagne
2.2.2 – Bordeaux
2.2.3 – Burgundy
2.2.4 – Southeast France Rhone and Provence
Quiz 2.2
Introduction to Italian Wine
2.3.1 – Northern Italy
2.3.2 – Central Italy
2.3.3 Southern Italy
Quiz 2.3
Introduction to US Wine
2.4.1 – Intro to U.S. Wine
2.4.2 – The Judgement of Paris
2.4.3 – Diversity in California
2.4.4 – Oregon and Washington
Quiz 2.4
Spanish and Portugese Wine
2.5.1 – Introduction to Spanish Wine
2.5.2 – Rioja – Tempranillo and Garnacha
2.5.3 – Rias Baixas – Albarino
2.5.4 – Penedes – Cava
2.5.5 – Sherry and Port
Quiz 2.5
South America
2.6.1 – Argentina
2.6.2 – Chile
Quiz 2.6
German Wine
2.7.1 – Introduction to German Wine Law
2.7.2 – So is it Sweet
2.7.3 – Mosel and Rheingau
Quiz 2.7
Other Important New World Regions
2.8.1 – Australia – Barossa
2.8.2 – New Zealand – Marlborough
2.8.3 – South Africa
Quiz 2.8
Food and Wine Pairing
2.9.1 – Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing
2.9.2 – Food and Wine Pairing – Level One – The Basics
2.9.3 – Food and Wine Pairing – Level Two – The Spectrum
2.9.4 – Level Three – Balance or Accentuate
Quiz 2.9

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How The Course Works:

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Step-3
01 Worksheets with Every Video

01 Worksheets with Every Video


Worksheets are provided to follow along and take active notes.

Reinforce specific learning objectives intended for each subject

Worksheets provide a guide to successfully passing each section quiz.
02 Timed Quizzes


Timed 10-Minute Quizzes after every section (16 total)

Comprehensive multiple-choice questions that require analysis

03 Final Exam, Certificate of Completion & Pin



03 Final Exam, Certificate of Completion & Pin


Take the comprehensive exam with a minimum of 75% to pass

Congratulations! You’ve passed. Print out your graduation certificate

Your graduation pin has been shipped!
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