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Fundamentals for Professionals classes are one-day short courses to help prepare those who feel their wine knowledge is not sufficient to successfully complete the Level I Certification Seminar (hyperlink). Or, for those who would like a one-day basic introduction to wine.

This short-course presents an overview of the fundamentals of red, white, rosé, fortified, sparkling and late harvest wines through a series of lectures and wine evaluation exercises. It is not a course for certification; there is not an exam.

There are no prerequisites in terms of education or experience to take this short-course. You may bypass this short-course and begin your education with the Level I Wine Certification Seminar if you feel you do not need a basic introductory course on wine.

In this one-day short course you will:

• Learn about still, effervescent, fortified and late harvest wines
• Get an overview of wine making
• Learn some basic wine terminology
• Taste at least 8 wines
• Receive 20 pages of handout material