EDINBURGH WINE TASTING SCHOOL
WELCOME TO THE WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST
The WSET Intermediate Certificate course is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of wines and spirits.
The course is also suitable for those individuals not employed in the industry but who wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.
The Intermediate Certificate course covers the wines and spirits of the world and is followed by a one hour multiple choice examination. Wine tasting is a part of every class.
- Would you like to gain more knowledge about grape varieties, wine regions and wine tasting?
- Would you like to make selecting a wine for your own enjoyment more interesting and successful?
- Would you like to enjoy a stimulating introduction to wine tasting in comfortable surroundings?
- Would you like to meet others who share your enthusiasm to learn more about wine?
- Would you like to be educated to a level that will enable you to pass the WSET Intermediate Certificate?
- Would you like to relax with a glass or two after a hard day's work?
This course runs from Saturday 26th September 2009 to Sunday 27th September 10-5p.m. An exam will take place the following Saturday 3 October 10-11a.m.. It is based on the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Intermediate Certificate Course. It covers: how to taste wine, grape growing, wine making and explores the World's classic wine producing regions.
The price of this 2 day course is £350.00 per person including; WSET Tutor, a box of 6 ISO Tasting Glasses, students materials and book and over 40 different samples of wine ranging from popular brands to top Grand Cru's.
Your wine educator, delivers a well structured course in a light hearted and entertaining manner. She is a fully approved educator with the Wine & Spirit Trust and she also specialises in hosting wine tasting events.
Course Objectives
- To display a basic understanding of the influences on the style, quality and price of wines in the country we study.
- Understand basic label terminology of the country we study.
- Name the important grape varieties of the countries we study and describe their character and the style of wines produced.
- Identify key countries and regions for the production of wines and identify the main styles of wine produced.
- Produce basic description of wines using the systematic approach to tasting.
- Understand the importance of alcohol in moderation.