Champagne Specialist Intensive [January 23 - 25]

3-Day Intensive: Friday January 23 - Sunday January 25, 2026

Friday: 6-9pm EST, Saturday: 10am-4pm EST, Sunday: 10am-2pm EST

Exam: Sunday January 25th, 3pm-5:30pm EST

Champagne Specialist: Understanding and Recommending Champagne

The Champagne Specialist certification course is a comprehensive, in-depth, and prestigious course developed by the Comité Champagne. This engaging and extensive exploration is designed to empower industry professionals and enthusiasts alike while providing students the opportunity to taste more than 12 wines throughout the class sessions.

This certification course is designed to allow students to understand and explain wine labels and describe and assess Champagne wines, as well as be aware of the storage and service of wines from Champagne. Whether you are working with Champagne wines, wish to pursue the next step in your wine education, or simply have a true passion for wines from Champagne, the internationally regarded Champagne Specialist certification will take your knowledge & education to the next level!

Upon successfully passing the final examination (both theory & tasting) you will be conferred the title of Champagne Specialist.

Location: Commonwealth Wine School

Instructor: Kim Simone

Cost: $699

Tuition includes classroom sessions, all wine, review, textbook, and exam registration.

All participants must be at least 21 years old.