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Are you resolving to learn new things during the New Year? The seven wonderful wineries along Missouri's Hermann Wine Trail are serving up an opportunity to find out everything you wanted to know about wine but never had the time to ask.

On January 14 and 15, you can get an informative and rare behind-the-scenes look at the art and science of making wine, unravel the mystery of wine and food pairings and, of course, sample a lot of tasty fruit of the vine.

Missouri's top winemakers are the "teachers" of this interactive, informative and fun "class." Participating wineries include Adam Puchta Winery, Bias Winery, Bommarito Winery, Hermannhof Winery, OakGlenn Winery, Robller Winery and Stone Hill Winery (pictured above). The wineries are located along the Hermann Wine Trail, nestled along a route the meanders for 20 scene miles along the Missouri River.

Wine 101 tickets are $15 per person. Event hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14 and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15. Reservations are recommended and can be purched online at www.hermannmo.info or from the Hermann Welcome Center by calling 800-932-8687.

No need to bring a sharp #2 pencil for this class, but do bundle up. Some "classrooms" are set in the cool wine cellars.