Certificates
FOUNDATION:
This entry level program is designed to provide the basic product knowledge & skills in wine service for those in a junior position in the hospitality sector. It will hold equal appeal to those non-trade wine lovers who wish to gain some formal wine education. This highly interactive program introduces the student to many different aspects of the wine world including wine types & styles, wine tasting, major grape varieties and food & wine matching.
This program is offered in conjunction with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Students will have the option to sit the Level 1 WSET exam at the end of the course.
INTERMEDIATE:
This program is designed to build upon the fundamentals learned in the Foundation course and features discussion on the classic grape varieties of the world. The factors that affect the character and quality of wines are explored and this program takes a basic look at viticultural and vinification techniques. The service and storage wine is covered from both a professional and non-professional perspective, as are the principles of food and wine matching. Each class is enhanced with a tasting that includes the benchmark wines discussed in the lecture
This program is offered in conjunction with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Students will have the option to sit the Level 2 WSET exam at the end of the course.
ADVANCED:
This program is designed to build upon the elements learned in the Intermediate program. The course features detailed discussion about the classic wine regions of France and Italy. The factors that affect the character and quality of the wines are explored with specific classes on viticultural and vinification techniques. The service of wine is covered from both a professional and non-professional perspective, as are the principles of food and wine matching. Also, detailed discussion about the classic regions and wines of the world not including specific lectures on production and types of spirits, sparkling, fortified and aromatized wines. The key factors that affect the character and quality of the wines will be explored.
Each class is enhanced with a tasting that includes the benchmark wines discussed in the lecture. This program is offered in conjunction with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Students will have the option to sit the Level 3 WSET exam at the end of the course.
