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Wine For Normal People
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Wine education that’s fun, easy, and informational? You just found it.

How can wine be as easy, interesting, cool, inclusive, and not snotty for as many people as possible? That’s the question I try to answer every day and it’s why Wine for Normal People exists. That’s why you’re here, and I hope that’s why you want to be part of this awesome community of smart, supportive, and dedicated wine lovers who don’t take themselves too seriously.

New to wine? Start here.

Hi! I’m Elizabeth Schneider.

Chief normal wine person, podcast host, author, and certified wine dork dedicated to helping you understand, experiment with, and freaking love wine. 

However you found this site, I’m grateful you’re here. This site has podcasts, videos, maps, tons of other info that offers you a different (no BS) approach to wine, and hopefully one that will inspire you to look at wine in a new way. My goal is to make learning about wine effortless, entertaining, and fun – normal people have lots of other things in their lives besides just wine (I do too!) so we give great info in a conversational way that makes you feel like a friend is talking to you.  Check out the site and see if we can change your wine life for the better.

Meet Elizabeth

What Wine for Normal People is about…

Wine For Normal People is for people who like wine, but not the snobbery that goes with it. It’s for people who want to learn about wine in a relatable, entertaining way. We translate wine speak into normal, plain-English concepts through an award-winning podcast, an acclaimed book, interactive live classes, and our outstanding private membership-based community.

WFNP is based on years of industry experience, well-researched content, clear communication, opinion (yes, I interject my opinions – this is personality-driven content, not a textbook or a study guide), and honesty. If that sounds good to you, welcome!

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Sip, taste, and learn about wine in a fun, down-to-earth way.

  • The Many Sides of Rosé – 7/29/23
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  • French Wines on a Budget – 7/22/23
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    The White Wines of Italy – 6/17/23
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Learn about wine with Elizabeth

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Listen to the Podcast

In 2011, I started the WfNP podcast because I wanted to get rid of the snobbery in wine and make wine fun, accessible, and relatable. More than 10 million downloads later, the weekly show is still going strong.

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Take a LIVE Online Class

At the request of the listeners who wanted me to bring the podcast to life, taste wine with me, and ask questions when they had them, I started teaching live, virtual wine education classes in 2014. I’ve taught thousands of students around the world since then.

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Read the Book

I felt like wine books were too boring and wonky. I wanted to capture the essence of the podcast so listeners could refer to it whenever they needed to, so I wrote a book. It came out in November 2019 to great critical (and normal people) acclaim.

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What normal people say about WFNP

As a lover of wine and deep-dive learning, the Wine For Normal People online classes are amazing! I love that you pick out your own wines within your own price point and can participate in the comfort of your own home.
Elizabeth makes the classes fun, informational, and answers everyone’s questions with expertise and humor.
Megan O.
North Carolina
I would recommend these courses for anyone that views wine to be the adventure it is. Even those that treat wine like Coca Cola, consistency without adventure, will learn something that should increase their ability to pick a new favorite or pairing for a meal.
Mark B.
Indiana
I love the WFNP classes so much! From your own home you are able to share and compare bottles of wine you may never have even thought to try and learn about the history and wine-making that make them so intriguing. And the best part is that you’ll have time to see how the wines change and pair with different foods as you finish them. I can honestly say that I’m drinking wines I enjoy much more since taking the classes and each class has been a unique and fun experience.
Alison K.
New Zealand
I am a NORMAL person and I love taking Elizabeth’s wine classes. They are chock full of Wine knowledge and full of value! She provides a ton of details and information on the grape, region, territory, winemakers, etc…WAY more than any other wine tasting I have ever been to!
Danielle F.
New Jersey
My wife and I have enjoyed wine for many years, and while we are not experts, we are not novices either. We have found the classes extremely informative and quite fun. Elizabeth interacts quite a bit with her participants and answers all their questions. Participants vary widely in their wine knowledge, so the classes are helpful for those brand new to drinking wine, to those that are very knowledgeable.
Steve M.
Virginia
Taking classes with Elizabeth this last year has been a blast. Learning about wine is a hobby my husband and I can do together. The classes are very professionally done, yet in a friendly, conversational style. I always want to have the next one teed up on the calendar!
Tina K.
Massachusetts
Elizabeth brings a real passion for the topic, tremendous expertise and attention to detail to these classes – but also with a down-to-earth sense of fun. Taken alongside her book, podcast and Patreon content, these classes have transformed my understanding and appreciation of the world of wine.
Bevis S.
Mulbarton, UK
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Patreon was established to give fans the opportunity to support and interact with their favorite creators. Like the public radio or public broadcasting model, Patreon allows you to help Wine For Normal People cover our expenses and continue on producing material.

For as little as US$24 a year I’ll give you exclusive tips, researched articles, access to events, and videos you can’t get anywhere else. 

At higher levels of support, you’ll have access to jam-packed content such as my monthly personal recommendations, a quarterly LIVE Zoom mini-class to learn and ask about wines, “office hours” where we just virtually hang out to talk about a wine topic of your choice, discounts on classes, and more!

We rely heavily on the support of Patrons, yet less than 3% of our audience contributes. Become part of that special group today!

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Wine For Normal People® translates wine into normal terms that you can relate to through an award-winning podcast, acclaimed book, awesome live online classes, and in popular public corporate and association speaking events.

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  • New to wine? Start here.
  • Take an Online Wine Class
    • About the Classes
  • Listen to the Podcast
    • About the Podcast
  • Resources
    • The Book
    • Shop Elizabeth’s Favorites
    • Wine Regions of the World
    • The Big Hulking Winery List
    • WFNP Independent Wine Shops
  • About Elizabeth
    • Press
  • Contact