The Elixir Vitae Wine & Spirits Academy offers a comprehensive selection of wine and spirits courses geared to both the professional and enthusiast.  The certified and accredited Academy instructors bring years of experience and knowledge with every aspect of the world of wine and spirits.


All Academy courses are held at the Portland Campus of the Oregon Culinary Academy, 1701 SW Jefferson, Portland, OR
(Jefferson & SW 18th)


Current offerings include 
>the Spirits Intensive for the Certified Specialist of Spirits program NEWS!!! April 2 CSS Class Now Scheduled
Full Package:  $350.  Spirits Intensive Only priced at $100! 


 >a comprehensive tutorial for the Certified Specialist of Wine program


>Virtual Wine Tours & Tastings of France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, South America, and Australia/New Zealand


>Global Varietal Tastings of Major Wine Varieties--explore the world with one variety


> Taste & Compare---An Innovative Approach to Mastering Wine in Six Easy Steps


>and a variety of entertaining and exciting wine seminars: The Aroma Challenge, Principles of Wine & Food Pairing by Chef John Ash, Sauces & Wine Pairings, Creative Crostini, Red Wines & Chocolates, Artisanal Wines/Artisanal Cheeses, and many, many more.  The Academy also offers customized programs on request.