Classes & Events

Scroll down and see what we have on the calendar here at Hill Country Wine Academy. We are always launching new Short Form Classes and adding new dates for WSET and Texas Wine Ambassador Certification classes.

August 31

ADVANCED AMBASSADOR CERTIFICATION | Summer Cohort Day 1

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
William Chris Vineyards Oak Room
$375
September 1

ADVANCED AMBASSADOR CERTIFICATION | Summer Cohort Day 2

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
William Chris Vineyards Oak Room
September 8 - October 6

WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines | September Cohort

William Chris Vineyards Oak Room
$815
October 11

Texas Wine Ambassador Certification | TWG Benefit Cohort

9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Schreiner University Ballrooms
$250
November 2 - April 12

WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines | 2026/27 Cohort

William Chris Vineyards Oak Room
$1300
November 3

Texas Wine Ambassador Certification | November Cohort

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
William Chris Vineyards Oak Room
$250
November 7

ADVANCED AMBASSADOR CERTIFICATION | November Cohort Day 1

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Carter Creek Winery, Resort & Spa
$375
November 8

ADVANCED AMBASSADOR CERTIFICATION | November Cohort Day 2

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Carter Creek Winery, Resort & Spa

Andrew Sides

Co-Founder, COO & Winegrower

A native of the Texas High Plains, ANDREW SIDES’ path in winemaking began while working at the family farm (vineyard) alongside Uncle Andy Timmons during his high school summer breaks. After earning his degree in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech, Andrew took a 9-5 job in San Antonio but couldn’t resist being pulled back toward the passion he’d cultivated for growing and making wine. In 2012, Andrew and Andy partnered with Troy Ottmers, Andrew’s father-in-law, to launch Lost Draw, a winery focused on growing and sharing wines from the Texas High Plains. Since then, the Lost Draw portfolio has expanded to feature wines from several other Texas AVAs and has captured the attention of local and national press along with many adoring fans.