Wine Certification

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) , the premier wine education organization of the United Kingdom, is offering a certificate program in the United States. This course will cover wines and spirits of the world. No previous wine knowledge is required, although the courses are designed for those who have a serious interest in wine and want to broaden their knowledge or pursue a career in the industry. An exam will be given at the end of this nine session course and successful candidates will receive the WSET certificate.

9 Sessions
at NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk CT 06854

Date Session Topics and reading assignment
in "Behind the Label"

Tuesday, 1 March 1 The Nature of Wine - Chapters 1-3
Tuesday, 8 March 2 France, part 1 - Pages 28-44, 50-56
Tuesday, 15 March 3 France, part 2, and Italy - Pages 44-55, 57-63
Tuesday, 22 March 4 Spain, Portugal, and South America - Pages 63-69, 86
Tuesday, 29 March 5 Germany and the rest of Europe - Pages 69-84
Tuesday, 5 April 6 United States, Australia, and rest of the New World -
Chapter 7
Tuesday, 13 April 7 Champagne, Other Sparkling Wine and Liqueur Wines -
Chapters 8 and 9
Tuesday, 19 April 8 Associated Beverages -Chapter 10 to end
Tuesday, 26 April EXAMINATION - 1 HOUR
 

9 Sessions, Fee: $625
Begins 1 March 05
Tuesday 7:00PM-9:00PM
Norwalk Community College, Room W105
Register by phone: 203-857-7080
Or Register Online (click here)
CRN 3220-5

CLASS TIME IS 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM.
PLEASE BRING 6 CLEAR, STEMMED WINE GLASSES TO CLASS.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE.