Instructor: Sarah Wolcott

Biography: Sarah Wolcott grew up on a farm in Eastern Washington State and established her roots in the wine industry from an agricultural perspective. Her maturation from vine to bottle was aided by an undergraduate degree in Spanish Literature from Whitman College in the beautiful wine country of Walla Walla, WA and a wine industry specific MBA from the Bordeaux Business School in France. Sarah's pursuit of the good-life has included positions as a whitewater guide and ski instructor in the US and Germany. Sarah now runs her own wine business consulting company from her home in Bend and is a firm believer that every country has unique wine offerings and travel opportunities. She is always excited to share her love of wine and adventure with COCC Continuing Education students.

Here is what students have to say about Sarah:

"Sarah was a GREAT addition. Having someone with such extensive wine knowledge at our fingertips was fabulous. And she was fun too!"

"Sarah's knowledge of the area, the wineries and the wine made the wine experience superb!"

Classes by this instructor

Wine Tasting: Washington's Big-4

Washington State is a prominent wine-producing region in the United States, being the second-largest wine producer in the US, after California, and known for its diverse range of grape varieties and high-quality wines. This tasting class aims to explore, sip by sip, the top four most produced varieties of wine in Washington State in 2024. Will your next favorite wine be one of Washington's "Big Four"? Come to class and taste the whites and reds from Washington! Taught in a fun and engaging environment that encourages students to be confident in their own personal wine choices. Light appetizers included. Must be 21+ and show ID.
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Wine Tasting: Wonderful Wines from the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon

Oregon wine country is incredibly diverse. With growing regions ranging from cool-climate in the Willamette Valley and the ability to grow world-class Pinot Noir, to the hot, dry summers and cooler winters in Southern Oregon. Oregon can grow it all. This tasting class aims to explore the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon by sipping through four different wines, two from each region (white and red), in a fun and engaging environment that encourages students to be confident in their own personal wine choices. Light appetizers included. Must be 21+ and show ID.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend