Are you ready to take your wine knowledge and experience up a notch? If so, good news! FTVTW is running two 8-week wine certification classes, one starting June 6 and another starting on September 6, 2022, in Portsmouth. This is the only wine course offered on the Seacoast! I am so thrilled to be a satellite of the prestigious Commonwealth Wine School of Cambridge, MA and able to provide this opportunity to wine lovers in NH and Maine.
This course is for anyone who:
• Works in wine or who want a career in the industry
• Has a serious interest in deepening their wine knowledge
• Wishes to become a more confident wine taster
If you know the basic wine grapes—that Chardonnay is a white wine and Cabernet Sauvignon is usually red—then Level 2 is right for you. It is not a prerequisite that you start with Level 1 (In fact, this is how I started my professional wine journey!).
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
“Behind the Label” Level 2 gives you the tools to expand your wine experience and gain in depth knowledge about wines around the world. In each two-hour class, we will review different wine regions, styles and varieties and you’ll have the opportunity to taste and learn the WSET Strategic Approach to Tasting (SAT) that professionals use in their wine tastings. With hands on, in person training, the manual, workbook, and access to online resources and recorded classes (we know you’re busy and might miss one…or want to review), you’ll be well prepared for your certification exam and a broader experience in wine.
Tastings are provided as part of the in-person class. All students are given access to our online learning platform which includes recordings of lectures, quizzes, and study tips.
Cost: $850
Price includes all study materials, class wines, in-person examination (one attempt), and WSET registration fees.
Location: From the Vine to Wine @COVE Cooperative Workspace, 36 Maplewood Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Instructor: Anne Richter Arnold
