Classes to boost your beverage knowledge

These are just some of the fall beverage classes and tastings planned in the area. Check with each organization's website for further details and additional class offerings. Some also offer cooking classes.

Carlow Cookery, Doylestown Center, 432 N. Main St., Doylestown, 215-489-2677; www.carlowcookery.com.

Crossing Vineyards, 1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing, 215-493-6500; www.crossingvineyards.com. Wine Tasting for Singles, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, $10.

Inn Keeper's Kitchen at Dilworthtown Inn, 1390 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, 610-399-1390; www.dilworthtown.com. Autumn Wines Enjoyed by the Fireplace, 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25, $65.

Main Line School Night, 610-687-0460; www.mainlineschoolnight.org. Mediterranean Wines & Cheeses, 2 p.m. Nov. 6, $55; at Yangming, 1051 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr.

Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., 215-247-5777; online.morrisarboretum.org/Classes. Botany of Beer, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, $45.

Mount Airy Learning Tree, 6601 Greene St., 215-843-6333; www.mtairylearningtree.org. Introduction to Tea, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25, $20; Holistic Health Suite & Cafe, 6802 Old York Rd.

Phillywine.com, Box 1478, Havertown. 610-649-9936; www.phillywine.com. Wine and Spirit Education Trust diploma programs and exams. Courses for various levels of expertise at several locations.

Root Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1206 Frankford Ave., 215-515-3452; www.rootrestaurant.com/events. Iberian Saturday Siesta: Wines of Spain and Portugal, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 3, $50.

Tria Cafe, 18th and Sansom Sts., 2227 Pine St., and 12th and Spruce Sts., 215-972-7075; www.triacafe.com. Sunday School, with not-so-common wine, beer, and cheese at discounted prices every Sunday at all locations.

The Wine School of Philadelphia and Philly Beer School, 109 S. 22nd St., 215-965-1514; www.vinology.com. Wine 101: Learn About Wine, 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 3, $39.98. Beer and wine classes and programs also available.