INDEPENDENT WINE EDUCATION · VIENNA
Wine knowledge.
In context.
Explore wine through books, masterclasses, tastings and practical study materials. An international perspective, grounded in professional wine education.
KNOW
YOUR
WINE.ORIGIN. STYLE. CONTEXT.
SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS
Masterclasses, tastings
& specialist consulting.
Independent wine expertise for an international audience. Focused masterclasses, sensory workshops and selected advisory projects.
Based in Vienna. Available for selected engagements in Austria and internationally. In person, in German and English.
01 / TASTING EXPERTISE
Tasting skills & sensory calibration
Focused workshops for wine professionals and experienced enthusiasts. Develop a precise tasting language, a consistent approach to quality assessment and a clearer understanding of what the glass reveals.
Structured tasting. Comparative flights. Sensory calibration.
02 / SPEAKING & EDUCATION
Masterclasses & guest lectures
International wine education, with specialist depth in Austrian wine, sparkling and fortified styles. Sessions for wine schools, trade audiences and selected events, connecting origin and production with what is in the glass.
International wine. Sparkling wines. Fortified wines.
03 / PRIVATE & CORPORATE
Private tastings & corporate engagements
Hosted tastings for invited groups, client occasions and corporate gatherings. A defined theme, carefully selected wines and informed conversation, developed with the host or local organiser.
Private groups. Client hospitality. Corporate occasions.
04 / SPECIALIST ADVICE
Wine education & tasting consultancy
Selected advisory projects drawing on teaching, sensory expertise and wine communication. Tasting concepts, professional education programmes and the technical review of wine content for organisations and wine businesses.
Tasting concepts. Education programmes. Content review.
SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS, BY ENQUIRY
Discuss an invitation or a project.
Please share the subject, audience, location and preferred date. Each engagement is scoped and quoted individually.
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01 / THE HANDBOOK SERIES
Books for curious minds.
2026 EDITION · AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Origins, grapes, regions and the logic behind the labels. A structured guide to Austrian wine for international study and professional use.
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Paperback in English. Prices, shipping costs and delivery availability depend on your location.
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IN DEVELOPMENT
The Fortified
Wine Handbook
Port, Sherry, Madeira and the wider world of fortified wine: origins, production choices and traditions.
Publication details will follow.
02 / WINE LEARNING HUB
Clarity and
understanding.
Watch a short lesson, then put your recall to work.
03 / STUDY RESOURCES
Take the learning
to the glass.
Free worksheets to use in your own study or classroom.
AUSTRIAN WINE STUDY PACK
A little practice.
A clearer picture.
150 digital flashcards in English to help you revise Austrian wine regions, grape varieties, wine law and labels.
€9.90 · one-time purchase · tax included
Explore the Study Pack →04 / ABOUT THE EDUCATOR
Professional knowledge.
A human approach.
Manuela Prieth
Wine educator, lecturer and journalist based in Vienna, teaching Austrian and international wine in German and English. Her approach combines regional expertise, a global perspective and practical experience in professional wine education.
- Weinakademiker · Austrian Wine Academy at WSET Diploma Level
- Certified Sommelier · Court of Master Sommeliers
- Certified Madeira Educator · IVBAM
- Master of Wine student · Institute of Masters of Wine
- Teaching in German and English · International wine judge
Independent, inclusive and grounded in evidence. Historical context is treated critically and accurately, with curiosity and respect for the people learning.
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