false false 2010-02-12 2010-02-12 2000-01-01T19:19:00-05:00 2010-01-03T13:16:55-05:00 The WSET Intermediate Certificate is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of wines and spirits.<br/><br/> The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.<br/><br/> The Intermediate Certificate course covers the wines and spirits of the world and is followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination. Wine tasting is a part of every class.<br/><br/> <strong>Course Programme</strong><br/> ° Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting and food and wine matching<br/> ° Grape growing and wine making<br/> ° Key wine and spirit producing regions<br/> ° Key grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Grenache<br/> ° Sparkling and sweet wines<br/> ° Fortified wines plus spirits and liquers.<br/><br/> <strong>Course Schedule</strong><br/> Classes will be held during October and November for 7 weeks plus an additional exam date.<br/><br/> Class 1 begins on January 16th from 9:30am-1:30pm<br/> Class 2 is January 23rd from 9:30-11:30am<br/> Class 3 is on January 30th from 9:30-11:30am<br/> Class 4 is on February 6th from 9:30-11:30am<br/> Class 5 is on February 13th from 9:30-11:30am<br/> Class 6 is on February 20th from 9:30-11:30am<br/> Class 7 is on February 27th from 9:30-11:30am<br/><br/> <strong>Course Pricing and to Enroll</strong><br/> The Intermediate Certification costs $675 for the teaching and all course materials. The exam is optional and costs $125 in addition. 10% booking discounts if you enroll with at least one other person.<br/><br/> Contact Lindsay Pomeroy of The Wine Smarties for further information and to enroll. Lindsay@winesmarties.com, 619-955-8884, www.winesmarties.com.<br/><br/> The Wine Smarties is affiliated with Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier, of Neptune Wine School. www.neptunewine.com. false false false 434 false 2010-02-13T09:30:00-05:00 13 2 2010 false false 0 certificate in wines and spirits The Intermediate Certification costs $675 for the teaching and all course materials. The exam is optional and costs $125 in addition. 10% booking discounts if you enroll with at least one other person.<br/><br/>Contact Lindsay Pomeroy of The Wine Smarties for further information and to enroll. Lindsay@winesmarties.com, 619.955.8884, www.winesmarties.com. 2010-02-12T19:19:39-05:00 7 0