Course Offerings

When you're first starting, wine education can feel overwhelming, even intimidating. Wake Tech's Wine 101 course is the perfect starting point for what we hope will become a life-long and fulfilling journey. Over 8 weeks you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of wine fundamentals in a format that's easy to follow and fun. Led by a WSET Level 3 wine professional, attendees will learn to analyze and identify major wine varietals.

This class meets one evening a week for 8 weeks. Students will gain knowledge about grape varieties, growing regions, evaluation, service, and storage of wine. The course also features companion materials for outside study including articles, videos, and a tasting matrix.

Ideal for beginners wanting to learn more about wine, as well as those interested in earning certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and obtaining a wine position.

Must be 21 years of age to enroll.

Course Objectives

Students will gain knowledge about grape varieties, growing regions, evaluation, service, and storage of wine.

Outline of Instruction

Week One - Introduction To Wine
• Introduction
• A Brief History of Wine
• What's in the Bottle; What is Wine
• Wine Types & Styles

Week Two - The Influence Of Site, Winemaking, & Geography
• The Influence of Site and Grape Types
• The Influence of Winemaking
• Geography of Wine

Week Three- Learning how to Taste Part One
• Learning the matrix of tasting
• Explanation of each tasting component
• Taking notes whenever you drink wine

Week Four - Tasting Continued
• Review of tasting components
• Reviewing students wine notes

Week Five - Reading Labels & Principle Wine Regions Of The World
• How to Read Wine Labels
• Old World
• New World
• Other regions

Week Six - Serving, Storing & Pairing
• Proper Storing & Serving
• Wine Pairing Basics
• Ordering Wine at a Restaurant

Week Seven - Review
• Overall course review
• Exam preparation
• Questions

Week Eight - Exam
• Hour 1 - Tasting
• Hour 2 - Multiple Choice
• Cheers!

Contact Hours

30

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

*Must be 21 years of age*

Learning Supplies Needed

Recommended Reading:
Wine Folly, The Essential Guide to Wine by MADELINE PUCKETTE, JUSTIN HAMMACK
978-0-525-53648-2

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Sink, dishwasher, glassware, kitchen or bar facilities

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Beginners wanting to learn more about wine, as well as those interested in earning certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) or the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) and obtaining a wine position.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Bartender, Waiter, Taproom Manager, Tasting Room Attendant, Beverage Manager

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Wine education is beneficial to employees of the service, restaurant, and hospitality industries. Wake County is home to nearly 5,000 businesses in the service and hospitality field.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

BDF-3600B2

BDF-3600C2

Course Contact Information

Clay Fussell
919-866-7212
[email protected]