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Level One - Foundation in Wine: This entry-level
course teaches the basics of wine in a format specially designed
for those with no previous wine knowledge. Ideal for consumers or
those new to wine, the Foundation course focuses on the main styles
of wines available, tasting technique, wine and food pairing as
well as wine etiquette. The class consists of two three-hour sessions
and concludes with a short multiple-choice exam.
The program cost is $295 (check calendar
for special discounts in your area). Price includes lectures,
books, materials, wines tasted in class, and the exam.
Level Two - Intermediate Certificate in Wine: The Intermediate
Certificate is the ideal starting level for those with little knowledge
of wine, or those who have depth of knowledge regarding particular
types of wine but lack a true breadth of knowledge of all the world's
wines. This program enables students to interpret wine and spirits
labels, explain the fundamentals of wine-tasting, become familiar
with the world's major wine regions and their principal wines, and
give basic advice on wine selection and service. This course involves
16 hours of instruction. The exam* is a one-hour multiple-choice
exam. Wine tasting is a part of every class. Successful candidates
received the WSET Intermediate Certificate. Course
Outline. View Sample Questions
of the Intermediate exam.
The program cost is $850 (early registration $699). Price
includes lectures, books, materials, wines tasted in class, and
the exam.
Home Study Option: Candidates who cannot make the scheduled dates
may take the course at home. The fee is $400 and includes books,
materials and exam. We understand that scheduling can be difficult,
but we cannot stress more the value of participating in a group,
sharing thoughts, experiences and ideas. It is also a great opportunity
to meet others in our industry.
Level Three - Advanced Certificate in Wines &
Spirits: The Advanced Certificate is the appropriate course
for those who already have a broad foundation of wine knowledge,
including wine labeling laws, appellation systems, major wine-producing
regions, and grape types, and are experienced in tasting technique.
It covers the major wine regions of the world in more depth than
the Intermediate Certificate, and includes more detailed study of
viticulture and vinification. This course enables students to describe
the characteristics of the principal wines and spirits of the world
and to explain the key factors influencing those characteristics.
The course involves 32 hours of instruction. The exam* includes
multiples-choice and short-answer questions, as well as a blind
tasting of one wine. Advanced Certificate is required of applicants
for the Diploma course. Course
Outline. View Sample Questions
of the Advanced exam.
The program cost is $1,450 (early registration $1,250). Price
includes lectures, books, materials, wines tasted in class, and
the exam.
Home Study Option: Candidates who cannot make the scheduled dates
may take the course at home. The fee is $800 and includes books,
materials and exam. Again, we understand that scheduling can be
difficult, but we cannot stress more the value of participating
in a group, sharing thoughts, experiences and ideas. It is also
a great opportunity to meet others in our industry.
Professional Certificate in Spirits: The Spirits Certificate
is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of spirits and liqueurs.
The course covers the history, production and style of spirits of
the world: Cognac, Armagnac and other brandies; Scotch, Bourbon
and whiskeys; white spirits, including vodka, rum, tequila, gin;
and liqueurs and other flavored spirits. Tasting is part of every
session. If you are an employer wishing to train your staff this
course will equip them with a sound level of product knowledge suitable for
those employed in drinks and cocktail service. No previous experience
in spirits is required and this course is appropriate for students
who have a professional interest in spirits, and those who wish
to broaden their knowledge of this fascinating subject. A one-hour
examination includes 50 multiple-choice questions and a theoretical
tasting note of one spirit or liqueur. Course
synopsis.
The program cost is $800 (early registration $699). Price
includes lectures, books, materials, spirits tasted in class, and
the exam.
Home Study Option: Candidates who cannot make the scheduled dates
may take the course at home. The fee is $425 and includes books,
materials and exam. We understand that scheduling can be difficult,
but we cannot stress more the value of participating in a group,
sharing thoughts, experiences and ideas. It is also a great opportunity
to meet others in our industry.
Level Four - Diploma in Wines & Spirits: Diploma is a
two-year program for highly motivated wine and spirits professionals
and consumers. It features heavy emphasis on viticulture and vinification;
focuses special attention on production and consumption trends,
wine marketing and other aspects of the business of wine; and covers
the world's regions in considerable depth. Various tests throughout
the course involve multiple-choice questions, essay exams, blind
wine-tasting, and research papers. Diploma is the traditional preparatory
course for those who wish to become Master of Wine students. Diploma
is offered by our regional partner, Adam Chase, owner of www.grapeexperience.com.
To register for Diploma or find out more, please contact Adam at
adam@grapeexperience.com.
*If for some reason you are unable to sit the exam on either
above dates, you can withdraw without penalty if you contact us
no later than 3 weeks prior to the exam date. After that time, we
will have ordered the examinations from London and there will be
a $110 fee to reschedule the Intermediate exam and $200 to reschedule
the Advanced exam.
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