Wine Appreciation Course
CPD UK Certified | ICOES International Accreditation | 50 CPD Points | Certification Available| Free Retake Exam
International Open Academy
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Do you want to know more about wine?
Whether you want to become a certified sommelier or you just want to learn how to properly choose and serve wine at your dinner parties, the IOA Wine Appreciation course is the best way for you to prepare yourself. The sheer number of wine varieties and rules surrounding wine service and tasting, understanding wine appreciation can be a mammoth task.
Get on track to become a sommelier or just learn helpful information about wine.
Knowing how to choose the proper wine for any situation will serve you well in your life. If you want to impress someone on your first date, make your dinner party as seamless as possible, or even recommend the perfect wine to pair with your customer’s meal, knowledge of wine appreciation is invaluable. Don’t let yourself continue to shrink away when the subject of wine comes up. Get yourself the knowledge you need to impress your friends, or even lay the foundation for a fun and exciting career.
Learn on your time
With this IOA Wine Appreciation course, you are in complete control of your own education. Complete your coursework at your own pace without even having to leave your house. If you want to learn more about wine, sign up for our Wine Appreciation course now.
KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
• Course access: 60 days – Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognized CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country
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Take away the fear and stigma for learning more about wine and use our course to learn:
- how wine is made, from planting the seed to cultivating the grape to refining it into wine.
- how different varieties of wine are created and what makes each of them different.
- how to participate in a wine tasting as an expert.
- what to look for in a wine you are tasting.
- how to properly store your wine (no matter the variety).
- how to choose the proper wine for every occasion.
Full Syllabus:
Module 1: Grape varieties
- White grapes
- Black grapes
- Red grapes
- Hybrid grapes
Module 2: Winemaking
- Planting
- Harvesting
- Crushing
- Primary fermentation
- Pressing
- Secondary fermentation
- Blending
- Filtration
Module 3: Wine varieties
- Red wine
- White wine
- Blends
- Rose
- Sparkling wine
Module 4: Why are there so many wine varieties?
- Factors that influence style
- Factors that influence quality
- Factors that influence price
Module 5: Wine regions
- USA
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- South America
- Other regions
Module 6: Wine tasting process
- Vertical vs. horizontal tastings
- Sight
- Smell
- Taste
- Wine tasting etiquette
- Scoring wine
Module 7: What to look for in your wine
- Balance
- Complexity and character
- Concentration
- Finish
- Faults
Module 8: Wine pairings
- Purpose of wine pairings
- Classic pairings
- Effect of poor pairing
Module 9: How to serve wine
- Opening a bottle of wine
- Saving a bottle from a broken cork
- Proper pouring
- Using the right glass
Module 10: Proper wine storage
- How external variables affect wine
- Light whites and sparkling wines
- Medium-bodied whites and light-bodied reds
- Full-bodies whites and medium-bodies reds
- Full-bodied reds
Who is this course for?
Anyone with an interest in wine! From the amateur wine-lover to the aspiring sommelier, this course is a must for those who enjoy wine and would like to know more about this fascinating beverage.
Requirements
This Wine Appreciation course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
After completing this course, you could:
- Explore the fascinating Sommelier career
- Be a better bartender or server
- Be a better chef, with a finer understanding of food pairings
- Wow your friends and family with your advanced understanding of wine
Questions and answers
Please would you show me a hard copy Certificate?
Answer:Hi Larisa, Thank you for your message and interest in our Wine Appreciation Course. You can see examples of the certificates on our website under the section Accreditation. Our courses are accredited by ICOES and CPD Certification Service, meaning the course counts towards the individuals' CPD hour records. I invite you to look at the course syllabus on REED to learn more about its content and the opportunities it opens. Kind regards, IOA Team
This was helpful.hi. will you send a paper certificate as well ? thanks
Answer:Once you complete your Wine Appreciation course, you will receive a certificate of completion issued in PDF format. You will also have the option to order a hard copy certificate directly from ICOES.
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