When it comes to the fine art of wine tasting are your skills somewhat embarrassing? Do you know what to look for in a good wine? Can you choose a great wine at a restaurant? Are you able to find a fabulous wine (at a great price) to bring as a hostess gift?
If you want to learn more about selecting, tasting and talking about great wines, the easiest and fastest way is by taking a course. WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) courses are recognized around the world as being the best training you can get.
WSET classes are available from beginner to expert levels. So if you want to learn the basics you can. You can also give your career a boost by taking Sommelier level training.
Once you complete a course, you can write an optional exam and receive your WSET certificate upon passing. If you complete the advanced courses you are entitled to use the title “WSET Certified.” What a great opportunity to expand your knowledge on wines and wine tasting.
As part of the courses you get to taste a full range of different wines. Courses are offered as day courses, or as a series of night courses. And wow, do you ever get to taste wine. For example in the Foundation or Beginner wine course you will sample 8 different wines each evening. In the Intermediate wine course you will taste over 85 wines. The wines average $40 a bottle!
You can choose between three levels. The Foundation Wine Course is perfect for beginners who are just getting into the fine art of wine tasting. The intermediate wine course is for those that have the basics and want to improve their knowledge on the different grape varieties and the areas they originate from. The advanced wine course is for those passionate about wine and the art of wine tasting. It’s also an excellent class for the trade professional.
With WSET wine courses, you’ll learn a lot about the fine art of wine tasting but you’ll also have plenty of fun doing so. The classes are given in a casual and relaxing format. You will have plenty of time to learn, get to know your fellow classmates and taste the best wines in the world.
In BC and Eastern Washington, WSET certified wine courses are offered by Master of Wine, James Cluer though his website FineVintageLtd.com. BC is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, so consider taking a wine course while you are visiting.