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Curated Studies in Heritage and Craft

These exclusive courses, created by Tanya Morning Star, offer expert-led programs to explore the unique histories and artisanal methods of the world’s most esteemed regions. Here, we go beyond general knowledge to focus on artisan producers and the historical contexts that influence the world's finest wines.

 

Offerings include the definitive Champagne Specialist certification, led by Tanya Morning Star, an elite global champagne educator. Cellar Muse-designed Master Classes, offered both online and in person in Seattle, provide a deeper dive into the unique cultural heritage of wine. For those seeking personalized guidance, we offer Private Mentoring, providing a tailored path to refine your palate and achieve your professional goals under Tanya’s direct mentorship. Our video archive allows you to deepen your knowledge progressively.

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Private Mentoring: Your Path to Mastery

Gain deep cultural and wine knowledge with personalized guidance from Tanya Morning Star and Emiliano C. Fernández, customized to your professional or educational goals.

 

Our unique one-on-one mentorships and coaching support your personal wine education and travel needs. From career planning and tailored lessons to wine country travel arrangements and language skills, we are here to help you reach your potential.

Champagne Specialist

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June 7 & 14, 2026
DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, Washington

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of Champagne with our Champagne Specialist Course, designed in collaboration with Comité Champagne. Led by Tanya Morning Star, one of a handful of premiere champagne experts in the world, this professional-level course is ideal for those in the wine industry looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in Champagne, though it is also open to serious enthusiasts. The course includes 15 hours of classroom instruction and 14 Champagne tastings, culminating in a certification exam.

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Cellar Muse Heritage Study

Signature Master Wine Classes

In-Person Master Classes

At Cellar Muse, we believe that wine is a conduit to the world’s culture and a vessel for our shared human heritage. Moving beyond the standard curriculum of certifications, our Master Classes are designed to explore the "shared fate" that connects the drinker, the winemaker, and the earth. Curated by Tanya Morning Star, these original, deep-dive seminars investigate the history, people, and ever-changing narratives of specific regions. This is an invitation to shift away from the exclusionary and toward a global community of curiosity, where learning about wine is akin to visiting an immersive art installation—a place where passion, pleasure, and intellect converge to reveal the soul behind the glass. Offered at premiere locations in the Seattle area, these single evening explorations celebrate the joy of wine, for both experts and professional wine students, as well as more casual wine enthusiasts.

Online Courses

The same high caliber as our in-person Master Classes, Cellar Muse Online Master Courses are available at your convenience and pace, allowing you to deepen your knowledge progressively.

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Wine History Course

The history of wine is the history of civilization itself. Wine has shaped trade routes, inspired art and literature, and influenced cultures around the world. This course takes you on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the evolution of winemaking from the ancient world to the present day. Understanding the past gives deeper meaning to every glass you drink today.

What you’ll learn: The origins of wine, ancient winemaking techniques, historical turning points, and how history influences today’s wine world.

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Mastering Wine Studies: A Guide to Dynamic Learning for Certification Success

Cellar Muse Online Mini-Course

Free Course!

Wine certifications can be overwhelming, but studying smarter—not harder—is the key to success. This short yet powerful course teaches proven study strategies to help you retain information, think critically, and prepare confidently for WSET, CMS, Wine Scholar Guild, and other wine exams.

 

What you’ll learn: Study techniques tailored for wine education, active engagement methods, memorization strategies, and exam-day preparation tips.

Cellar Muse Video Archive

Cellar Muse offers an extensive video archive for the curious-minded. Online Master Classes offer in-depth education and insights, allowing you to explore the nuanced history, artisanal heritage, and terroir of wine. Whether you are a professional refining your expertise or an enthusiast seeking intellectual joy, you can now access Tanya Morning Star’s signature deep dives online. Please sign up for our newsletter to begin your self-guided education.

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