New York City Wine-International Wine Guild Certification Seminar

Taught by Claude Robbins

Saturday May 24 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 25, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

$475.00 per person (Lunch will be provided both days.)

The basic Certification Seminar is an introductory course of study designed for individuals who desire to learn about wine. The focus is to develop a basic knowledge of wine, wine evaluation, wine description and wine and food pairing. Diploma coursework is available through the Guild upon completion of the Certification Seminar. Depending on your background and professional needs, you can choose to continue your studies in any of the following areas:

* Certified Wine Sommelier

* Certified Wine Merchant

* Certified Chef of Wine Arts

* Certified Wine Manager

* Certified Cellar Manager (for the enthusiast)

Professional programs of the International Wine Guild are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.

The certification seminar has also been approved by the ACFEI (American Culinary Federation Education Institute) for 4 continuing education units.

In the certification seminar, you will:

* Taste at least 28 wines from three continents.

* Receive 125 pages of handout material prepared specifically for the certification seminar.

* Learn about old world wines, new world wines and fortified wines.

* Learn about wine and food pairing.

* All classes are taught or led by a Master of Wine Arts or a Master Wine Educator.

* Have a great experience!

* Receive a diploma, membership card and membership pin.

What type of people have completed the certification seminar? The White House culinary and sommelier staff have! So have other professionals and enthusiasts such as:

Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Banquet Chefs, Chefs, Cooks, Restaurant Owners, Importers, Distributors, Wine Buyers, Appraisers, Retail Liquor Store Staff and Owners, Sommeliers, Wait Staff, Meeting and Banquet Planners, Convention Managers, Catering Directors, Hospitality Managers, Doctors, Lawyers, Real Estate Brokers, Bankers, Culinary Students and anyone interested in wine!