Since announcing our intention to start up a Wine School, we have had an overwhelmingly positive response; the first course has been fully subscribed and we are planning additional dates in January 2009 to begin a second run.
Following a recognised/the official Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) learning programme, the Inverarity One to One Wine School gives students the chance to attain the WSET Intermediate Certificate - an internationally recognised qualification that is accredited at Level 2 in the National Qualifications Framework.
Hosted at the shop on Bath Street by Ross Buchanan, a fully qualified WSET Recommended Tutor, courses will be held in two-hourly sessions over ten consecutive weeks and will cover:
- - Tasting technique
- - Food and wine matching guide
- - Factors influencing wine styles
- - Major grape varieties (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Grenache)
- - Key wine-producing regions of the world
- - Sparkling wines and Champagne
- - Spirits and liqueurs
- - Describing the characteristics of the principal wines of the world
It is the perfect course for the wine enthusiast who wants to step up a level in his/her knowledge of the wine world and costs £325 to complete. This fee includes all course materials, such as over 60 tasting wines! In return for all the hard work, we reward everyone who 'stays the course', right up to the exam, a free bottle of Champagne.
No previous knowledge or trade experience is required, just a willingness to learn. As a guide, we are recommending allotting one hour of study time to every two hours of course time.
If you would like to register interest for the next run of courses, please fill in the following form and we will contact you as soon as dates are released. Numbers are limited to 12 for each course and it is first-come first-served. (Fields marked with an asterisk* are mandatory)
