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Accelerated Sommelier Course (Summer)
Monday, August 4 from 6:30 pm to Saturday, August 9 from 10:00 pm
August 4–9, 2025 | In-Person + Online Study Access | Level III Certification from the National Wine School
Looking to earn your sommelier certification without giving up your summer? The Accelerated Core Sommelier Course is your fast track to professional wine expertise—intense, immersive, and held at the top-ranked wine school in America (SOMM). You’ll earn a Level III Certification from the National Wine School in just one week.
This is the full Core Sommelier Program—no corners cut. It combines our Foundation and Intermediate coursework into six days of guided, in-person instruction, with access to online study tools and tasting resources. You’ll be guided by the same master-level instructors who train industry pros, winemakers, and serious wine lovers alike.
Whether you’re a wine professional with limited time, a summer traveler seeking certification, or someone ready to take their wine knowledge seriously, this is the moment. Seats are limited, and commitment is essential. Certification awaits.
Graduates of the Core Sommelier Program
What You’ll Learn
- Master the fundamentals of wine tasting, structure, and varietal identification
- Build a global understanding of wine styles, terroirs, and regions
- Gain the skills to identify major varietals in blind tastings
- Earn your Level III Sommelier Certification and sommelier pin
- Learn the same material covered in leading international programs like WSET and CMS—without the pretense
Course Schedule
Monday to Friday (August 4–8)
⏰ 6:30–10:00 p.m. (with a half-hour break at 8 p.m.)
- Monday: France / White Varietal Components
- Tuesday: North America / Red Varietal Components
- Wednesday: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa / Old World vs. New World
- Thursday: Italy / Varietal Fingerprint Lab
- Friday: Spain & South America / Blind Tasting Intensive
Saturday (August 9)
⏰ 1:00–3:30 p.m.
- Exam Prep + Final Tasting Exams