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Vitis House

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Education center specializing in comprehensive wine courses and tasting events with personalized instruction in Raleigh’s Dock 1053.

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Vitis House

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Discover expert-led wine courses, tastings, and food pairings at Vitis House, Raleigh’s top education center for wine lovers.

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Hosts and planners will find Vitis House ideal for immersive wine education and tasting experiences, offering WSET certification courses and private events with capacity for small groups. The venue combines expert-led classes, delectable food pairings, and accessible facilities in its cultural Dock 1053 location.

What To Expect:

    🍷 Certified WSET wine courses and private tastings
    🍽️ Food and wine pairing with gourmet recipes provided
    🧑‍🏫 Expert, engaging instructors focused on personalized learning
    ♿ Fully wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating
    🚗 Free parking lot on-site

Important Information:

    – Appointment required for classes
    – All sales are final; ticket transfers possible with notice per policy
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📍 Local Insights

🍇 Expert-Led Courses: Students highly recommend the WSET certification courses led by passionate instructors like Doreen and Sarah Malik.

🍽️ Food Pairing Perks: Many classes include gourmet food pairings with recipes for hosts to replicate the experience at home.

🛫 Wine Travel Experiences: Vitis House also offers exclusive wine and culinary trips, like immersive tours in Spain, well worth checking out.

♿ Accessibility Focus: The venue ensures full wheelchair accessibility, including entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating for all participants.

⏰ Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

👉 Best For

Wine education, private tastings, small group classes

Vitis House

1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd Suite 115
,
Raleigh
,
NC
27604

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Vitis House receives overwhelming praise for knowledgeable instructors, engaging and informative wine courses, and exceptional food pairings. Students appreciate the personalized and friendly atmosphere. The only notable concern is a strict no-refund policy on ticket transfers, which some customers found inflexible.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Certified Wine Education; Tasting Events; Food Pairings; Expert Instruction; Private Classes; Wheelchair Accessible Entrance; Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot; Wheelchair Accessible Restroom; Wheelchair Accessible Seating; Free Parking Lot

📆 Best Times to Visit

Book classes in advance; evenings and weekends typical for sessions; wine travel experiences require early reservation.
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