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BWSEd: 2-Day Certificate In Wine - Level 1

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    Sat, November 17, 2018 to Sun, November 18, 2018 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

VINOvations
2 Merchant Street, Unit 4
Sharon, MA 02067
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Cost: $295

Level 1 Certificate in Wine
Saturday + Sunday, November 17 + 18, 10am – 3pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Level 1 is an introductory course for beginners and enthusiasts. It assumes some exposure to wine but little or no formal wine knowledge. This program is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all wine, food, hospitality and service industries.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Students will learn technical wine tasting, the major wine grapes, wine and food pairing basics, and fundamentals of wine style. The emphasis in Level 1 is on providing an overview of wine and wine tasting, plus an introduction to wine and food pairing concepts.

LEVEL 1 PROGRAM FORMAT

  • 8 hours classroom program
  • 20 – 24 wines tasted
  • Online multiple choice exam
  • 1 hour
  • 25 questions
  • Minimum passing score 75%

LEVEL 1 PROGRAM SYLLABUS

  • Seven “S” System Of Wine Tasting
  • The Big Four: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Understanding Wine Grapes: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Rosé, Montepulciano, Syrah, Merlot
  • Fundamentals Of Wine And Food Pairing
  • Wine Styles: Old World Versus New World

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Guests, students and certificate candidates must meet the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the program is being held: 21 in the USA and China.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Multiple choice exam of 25 questions
  • Complete classroom program
  • Complete classroom wine tasting exercise

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