Curious about the method I use to help wine lovers improve their tasting skills?
Discover how to build your sensory repertoire with confidence, one wine style at a time.
Why It Feels So Hard to Describe What You Sense in Wine
You swirl. You smell.
You know there’s something there…
But when it’s time to describe it...
You hesitate.
Because most wine education teaches you to:
- Memorize what Pinot Noir should smell like
- Search for the “right” answer
- Second-guess your own perceptions
👉 And that’s why your confidence hasn’t improved.
Not because your palate is weak— but because no one showed you how to train it.
A Different Way to Learn Wine through Tasting
This class is not a standalone workshop.
It’s the starting point of a structured training process.
Inside this session, you’ll discover
- the sensory qualities typical of Pinot Noir wines,
- what influences them, and
- how to develop a simple practice at home to learn how to discern them.
By the end of this session,
- You'll have an overview of how to implement sensory training at home
- You'll be invited to join Curious Palates at no cost to follow this training in the community.
Step Inside a Validated Sensory Training Program
This class is Week 1 of the monthly training inside the Curious Palates community.
Each month, we focus on one wine style and follow a simple structure:
Week 1 — Foundation - this class - to understand the wine sensory landscape and how to train for it
Weeks 2–3 — Sensory Practice
Week 4 — Live tasting session to practice describing what they perceive
👉 As a guest, you’re invited to experience the first step of this process
What You’ll Walk Away With
A Sensory Map of Pinot Noir
Understand the key sensory dimensions of Pinot Noir—so you know what to pay attention to when you smell and taste.
A Clear Starting Point to Train Your Senses
Discover the steps followed by Curious Palates members to awaken their senses
A Simple Plan to Continue Your Training
Get clarity on what is required to enrich your sensory repertoire and develop your palate
This Is Not a Tasting.
It’s a Class to Kick off a Sensory Training Program
This session teaches you the sensory qualities you might experience when tasting a Pinot Noir and what factors may influence them.
This is not a virtual tasting.
👉 You’re welcome to bring a Pinot Noir to follow along —but it’s completely optional
Meet Your Wine Tasting Coach
Hi, I’m Isabelle Lesschaeve.
I’m a sensory scientist with 30+ years of experience helping people describe what they sense—clearly and confidently.
Over the years, I’ve seen the same frustration again and again:
People don’t lack ability.
They lack training to awaken their senses.
Traditional wine education teaches what to taste.
I teach you how to taste.
Inside Curious Palates, I help wine lovers and aspiring professionals:
✔️ Train their senses with simple, practical methods
✔️ Build confidence in their descriptions
✔️ Trust what they perceive
This class is your first step into that process.
What Members Are Saying
What Happens After the Class?
Your sensory journey doesn't have to end when the session is over.
After the class, you will have the option to continue practicing inside the free Curious Palates community.
If you choose to continue your training with us for free, you will:
- You’ll receive weekly prompts to awaken your senses at home
- You’ll learn how to familiarize yourself with 3 to 6 sensory attributes of Pinot Noir
- You’ll progressively improve your ability to discern different perceptions and build lasting confidence
Because real progress doesn't come from just one class...
...It comes from consistent practice with guidance
Class Details
📅 Date: April 8 at 3:00 PM EST
⏰ Duration: ~60 minutes including Q&A
📍 Location: Online, link to join delivered by email upon registration
👉 This is a teaching session (not a guided tasting)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a Pinot Noir?
No. This session is not a tasting, but a class designed to build fundation. You’re welcome to bring sip on your favorite Pinot, but it’s optional.
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. Whether you’re new or experienced, this session will help you discover the sensory qualities of this varietal wine.
Do I need to join the Curious Palates community to attend the class?
No, your registration will deliver a guest pass to join the class inside the community. You're welcome to join after the session, it's a free open training space for wine lovers willing to awaken their senses to better appreciate wine.
Is this a full course?
No. This class is the first step of a 4-week sensory training process delivered inside the Curious Palates community.
Will there be a replay?
Replay will be available inside the Curious Palates community
Ready to Experience Wine Differently?
If you’ve ever felt unsure about describing what’s in your glass…
Attending class will start changing your perspective.
👉 Join the class.
🔎 See the method.