Basic Wine Course Distinction

The Level I Sommelier Course, by contrast, is a skills-based professional certification program focused on structured tasting, service technique, food and wine pairing, and exam preparation for hospitality environments. While the Certificate program may serve as excellent preparation for formal sommelier training, it is not a sommelier certification. Each program stands independently, serving different learning goals while offering a clear progression path for students wishing to advance.

The Certificate in Wine Studies and Global Viticulture is an education-focused program designed to build broad, foundational knowledge of wine through the study of global regions, viticulture, winemaking, and wine’s cultural and economic role. It emphasizes understanding, context, and informed tasting rather than professional service performance.

Wine Education and Sommelier Programs

I have developed a comprehensive wine education and certification program designed for both wine professionals and enthusiasts based on the material available in my book "Mastering the Sommelier Palate."

The information below is designed for Colleges and Universities to establish their own sommelier certification programs, utilizing the educational material I have created.

Sommelier Class Program
Level I Sommelier Course Outline
Level I Recommended Weekly Tasting List
Level II Sommelier Course Outline
Level II Sommelier Recommended Weekly Tasting List
Level III Sommelier Course Outline
Level III Sommelier Course Recommended Weekly Tasting List
Level IV Sommelier Course Outline
Level IV Recommended Weekly Tasting List

Wine Education Program
Certificate in Wine Studies and Global Viticulture 20 Week Program

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