Don’t let the provocative name mislead you: Lincoln Park’s Poison Cup is the exact opposite of a toxic environment. Although they have a fine selection of wines for sale, from fine bargains to pricier bottles, The Poison Cup aims to be more than just another wine shop. The owners, Erica Feldkamp and John Witte, aimed to establish a place where all sorts of people can come to “fall in love with wine.”

The walls are adorned with art from noted locals, the atmosphere is unpretentious and comfortable, and you can also pick up chocolates and cheeses that will complement whatever you decide to pour into your glass. In addition, The Poison Cup proprietors know that the surest way to love something is to know it, so they will occasionally hold classes designed to give even the newest wine enthusiast an educated perspective on their hobby.

In fact, this coming Sunday you can show up at The Poison Cup for the Oregon Pinot Class, which will take you on a journey into the growth of Pinot grapes, and the many different types of wine they can produce in the American Pacific Northwest. You’ll taste a couple of different wines and learn why their differences occur—which will help you understand not only the nuances of Pinot, but also of your own palate. And as you continue on with your lifetime of wine experiences, knowing your own taste is just as important of knowing how wines taste.