Level 2 (Advanced) Wine Seminar
With an acclaimed curriculum covering a broad range of topics listed below, 700+ pages of educational materials designed specifically for this course and technical tasting of over 60 wines this is the deep-dive course for any wine enthusiast or hospitality professional looking to better understand the nuances of wine. Topics covered in this seminar include the following:
- France
- Italy
- Germany and Austria
- Spanish and Portugal, including fortified wines
- North American Wine including Mexico, Canada and the USA
- Australia and New Zealand
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay
- South Africa
- Nouveau New World: China, India, Japan
- Event Planning
- Cellaring Wine
- Wine Making (includes required reading)
- How to read a wine label and write it correctly for a wine list
- Sommelier Service (and practical exam)
Course Formats and Offerings
7-Day, In-Person Intensive Seminar
- July 18 - July 24 - 10am - 6pm
16-week Hybrid Seminar (Virtual and In-Person)
- Spring 2022 Offering
- March 1 - May 3 (Tuesday nights at 6pm via Zoom - 10 classes)
- In-Person Labs (5) and Exam Day (1) - 10am - 4pm
- March 20 - Lab 1
- April 3 - Lab 2
- April 17 - Lab 3
- May 1 - Lab 4
- May 15 - Lab 5
- June 5 - Exam Day
- Fall 2022 Offering
- August 2 - October 4 (Tuesday nights at 6pm via Zoom - 10 classes)
- In-Person Labs (5) and Exam Day (1) - 10am - 4pm
- August 21 - Lab 1
- September 4 - Lab 2
- September 18 - Lab 3
- October 2 - Lab 4
- October 16 - Lab 5
- October 30 - Exam Day
* Each offering is limited to only 6 students
