Wine school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Don’t know what wine to serve? Learn about matching richness and texture, flavor and balance as you get tips for expert wine and food pairing. Taste four wines and their classic food matches. Learn the why: Why some foods and wines are fabulous together and why some are not. Select wine confidently to go with your next meal and take with you our Charlotte Cooks�Guide to Wine and Food Pairing

Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 is an introductory course designed to help wine enthusiasts feel comfortable and confident in the sometimes confusing world of wine. The course focuses on major international grape varieties as well as on some of the primary themes related to wine in the context of the hospitality industry. The course involves extensive tasting of representative varietal wines from around the world. In Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 students develop an understanding ...

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Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 2 allows students to build on the knowledge gained in Level 1 through an introduction to the regional study of wine. The course involves extensive tasting of representative regional wines, spirits and beer from all of the world’s major production areas In Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 2, students begin to develop an understanding of the ways in which local landscapes and cultures affect wine flavors. By studying variables such as climate, soil, grape var...

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The Sommelier Diploma Program offers students the opportunity to receive certification as a Sommelier through direct instruction by some of the world’s top Sommeliers. The course involves extensive tasting of a wide variety of alcoholic beverages from around the world. By the end of the program, students will be skilled tasters of alcoholic beverages and should be able to identify specific products in blind situations Delivered by industry experts, the Sommelier Diploma Program is designed to pr...

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The Brewers Association Beer 101 course is an essential part of the journey of craft beer. The certification awarded at the end of the course is something that everyone from the beer beginner to the full fledged beer geek will find indispensable on the path to greater craft beer knowledge.

Learning Objectives:

Get the most out of your beer journey, by learning the proper techniques to serve and the right way to savor each beer
Hold a greater understanding of the world’s oldest...

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