The Fine Art of Wine Tasting

When it comes to the fine art of wine tasting is your knowledge somewhat embarrassing? Do you know what to look for in a good wine? Can you choose an appropriate wine at a restaurant? Are you able to find a wonderful wine (at a great price) to bring as a hostess gift?

To easily learn about how to select, taste and talk about wine, the easiest and fastest way is by taking a course. WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) courses are recognized around the world as being the best training you can get.

WSET courses are available from beginner to expert levels. So if you want to learn the basics you can. You can also give your career a boost by taking Sommelier level training.

Once you complete a course, you can write an optional exam and receive your WSET certificate upon passing. If you complete the advanced courses you are entitled to use the title “WSET Certified.” This is a definite plus in the restaurant, hotel and hospitality industries.

As part of the courses you get to taste a full range of different wines. Courses are offered as day courses, or as a series of evening courses. And wow, do you ever get to taste wine. For example in the Foundation or Beginner wine course you will sample 8 different wines each evening. In the Intermediate wine course you will taste over 85 wines. The wines average $40 a bottle!

You can choose between three levels. The Foundation Wine Course is perfect for beginners who are just getting into the fine art of wine tasting. The intermediate wine course is for those that have the basics and want to improve their knowledge on the different grape varieties and the areas they originate from. The advanced wine course is for those passionate about wine and the art of wine tasting. It’s also the perfect workshop for the trade professional.

With WSET wine courses, you’ll learn a lot about the fine art of wine tasting but you’ll also have plenty of fun doing so. The workshops are given in a casual and relaxing format. You will have the opportunity to meet new people while learning about wine and tasting some of the best wines in the world.

In BC and Eastern Washington, WSET certified wine courses are offered by Master of Wine, James Cluer though his website FineVintageLtd.com. BC is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, so consider taking a wine course while you are visiting.