Overview
This course is designed for individuals working in the wine industry and affiliated networks, as well as wine enthusiasts who have no prior wine education or experience, this course explores such topics as the history of wine, fundamentals of the winemaking process, basic wine tasting, interpreting a wine label, wine and spirits branding, wine tourism and wine-growing regions around the world.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various sensory, analytical and legal criteria used for classification purposes
- Identify key factors important for successful wine grape cultivation
- Understand basic winemaking practices and the source of some differences between different wine types
- Recognize the main varieties and wine types as they relate to different countries of the world
- Interpret the meaning of wine labels from different countries
- Evaluate the historical, economic, and climatic factors influencing the development of the wine industry globally
- Distinguish the various sensory attributes commonly used in evaluating wine
Skills You Will Gain
- Grape growing and winemaking fundamentals
- Wine history
- Wine classification
- Interpreting a wine label
This course can be taken as a stand-alone course or as the first course in line with standard global level 1 Wine Certificate Program of the WSET. Courses encourage significant interaction with the instructor and fellow students in the form of readings, online discussions and written assignments, which you will submit via the Internet.