Core Wine Course (Spring Semester)
Sunday, April 11 from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Sundays, April 11th to June 6th from 2 pm – 6:30 pm. There will be no class on Mother’s Day.
Level One Certification is available at 50% off when purchasing the Core Wine Program with Certification. The option will be available as a gift certificate during checkout. Level One is NOT mandatory to earn your Core Wine Certification.
Earn a complete wine education in a single semester. The Core Wine Course combines our Foundation and Intermediate programs into a unified wine education experience.
Plus, the Core Wine Course will save you a sizable amount of tuition. Individually, the Foundation and Intermediate programs cost hundreds of dollars more.
In the Foundation portion of the program, students will learn the techniques and master the knowledge needed to become extraordinary wine tasters. Graduates are able to identify major wine varietals in a blind tasting: a major feat for any wine professional.
In the Intermediate section, students learn about the intricacies of the ever-expanding world of wine. Included in the program is the chance to master the wine styles, climates and varietals of all the major wine-producing countries.
Schedule of Core Classes
Week One
Section #1 Introduction to Wine Regions
Section #2 Intro to Sensory Wine Tasting
Week Two
Section #1 France
Section #2 White Varietal Components
Week Three
Section #1 North American Wines
Section #2 Red Varietal Components
Week Four
Section #1 Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
Section #2 Old World vs New World
Week Five
Section #1 Italy
Section #2 Varietal Fingerprint Lab
Week Six
Section #1 Spain
Section #2 Winemaking Process
Week Seven
Section #1 Chile & Argentina
Section #2 Blind Tasting Class
Week Eight
Section #1 Regional In-Class Exam
Section #2 Tasting In-Class Exam
Earn a complete wine education in a single semester. The Core Wine Course combines our Foundation and Intermediate programs into a unified wine education experience. Plus, the Core Wine Course will save you a sizable amount of tuition. Individually, the Foundation and Intermediate programs cost hundreds of dollars more.
In the Foundation portion of the program, students will learn the techniques and master the knowledge needed to become extraordinary wine tasters. Graduates are able to identify major wine varietals in a blind tasting: a major feat for any wine professional.
In the Intermediate section, students learn about the intricacies of the ever-expanding world of wine. Included in the program is the chance to master the wine styles, climates and varietals of all the major wine-producing countries.
• Compatible with all sommelier qualifications
• The essential program for aspiring winemakers
• Wine enthusiasts welcomed, too.
The Essential Wine Course
The Core Wine Course is the ultimate program for any aspiring somm, winemaker, or wine enthusiast. It includes sections on viniculture and viticulture, Old World and New World wines, blind tasting, and sensory training.
For each wine region, the program covers the essential history, important varieties, and a tasting of important wine styles.
