Here’s a fun way to spend an hour in Wine Country — take a free Wine Basics Class at Goosecross Cellars in Yountville. Goosecross offers a morning of fun and down-to-earth education in a world class Napa Valley winery. You may find that expanding your knowledge of wine and the world of winemaking makes drinking wine a more enjoyable experience, even — okay I’ll say it — cheap wine.

Class description: “Become acquainted, or reacquainted with the fundamental joys of wine by attending our free Wine Basics Class. This class has been offered since 1995.”

WHAT’S THE DEAL: Free Wine Basics class at Goosecross Cellars. Click the link to make online reservations or call (800) 276-9210. This class is popular, so reservations are required and will be accepted up to the day before the class.

WHEN: Classes are now every Saturday morning year-round, 10:30 – 11:30am.

WHERE: Goosecross Cellars, 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA 94599.

CHEAP TIP: After class go out for a Napa Valley picnic on the cheap.