Lesson program

The SDEN3 course consists of eight evenings, with the option of taking an exam evening afterward. Each evening, you'll taste an average of eight wines.

Classes run from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the latest. The course includes the official textbook (worth €45), study materials, and snacks during the wine and food evening.

  • Lesson 1 - From grape to wine
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Lesson 2 - Alsace, Loire, Burgundy, Beaujolais
    Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Lesson 3 - Bordeaux, South Africa, Champagne
    Wednesday, April 8, 2026
  • Lesson 4 - Spain & Portugal
    Wednesday, April 15, 2026
  • Lesson 5 - Italy & Wine & Food Pairing
    Wednesday, May 6, 2026
  • Lesson 6 - Rhône, Sud-Ouest, Languedoc, Argentina
    Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Lesson 7 - Germany, Austria, Hungary
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Lesson 8 - USA, New Zealand, Australia, Chile
    Wednesday, May 27, 2026

FAQs

Can I make up a lesson?

Our wine courses are almost always full, so it can sometimes be difficult to make up a lesson. At the same time, some students often can't attend all the lessons. It's usually possible to get one person to make up a missed lesson, but for two people at the same time, it's more challenging.

You'll find an overview of all courses and dates on our website. Check when your missed class is being taught in a different group and contact us during the week of that class. We'll let you know if there's room for you.

Can I park nearby?

There is ample parking nearby at both locations.

Paid parking until 11 p.m. in the streets surrounding the location.

Can I reserve a spot?

You're guaranteed a spot once payment is complete. Registration is easy through our website.

If you can't pay all at once but would still like to participate, please send us an email and we'll explore the options together.

Is the official exam included?

The official exam is not included in the wine course. You can request one from the Wine Academy, among other places. We do, however, organize an (optional) practice exam at the end of the wine course.You can book them here.

Do you have another question?

Feel free to send an email

Bonus: free exam training

Are you taking an SDEN course at Le Club des Vins? All students are welcome to use the online exam preparation, which includes hundreds of practice questions and helpful links to additional information such as podcasts, documentaries, articles, and more.

Our teachers

In 2016, I, Nadien de Visser, founded Le Club des Vins. The idea originated five years earlier, when I went to study in France—where else? I went to study business administration and fell in love with wine. That first sip of rosé under the Provençal sun changed my life. I had to know more. And so it happened. I've since graduated from the Wine Academy and dream of becoming a Master of Wine (should I...?). I've been teaching for over nine years.

But I don't do it alone. Coen van der Burgt, Anouk Rutten, Bram Faber, and Matthijs van de Walle, among others, also teach for Le Club des Vins.

Our teachers