The Intermediate Certificate is the ideal starting level for those with little knowledge of wine, or those who have depth of knowledge regarding particular types of wine but lack a true breadth of knowledge of all the world's wines. This program enables students to interpret wine and spirits labels, explain the fundamentals of wine-tasting, become familiar with the world's major wine regions and their principal wines, and give basic advice on wine selection and service. This course involves 16 hours of instruction. The exam is a one-hour multiple-choice exam.
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The first class for the Intermediate level will start: |
Enroll via e-mail or fax at 407.637.2005 or mina@minawines.com
The Advanced Certificate is the appropriate course for those who already have a broad foundation of wine knowledge--including wine labeling laws, appellation systems, major wine-producing regions, and grape types--and are experienced in tasting technique. It covers the major wine regions of the world in more depth than the Intermediate Certificate, and includes more detailed study of viticulture and vinification. This course enables students to describe the characteristics of the principal wines and spirits of the world and to explain the key factors influencing those characteristics. The course involves 37 hours of instruction. The exam includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions, as well a blind tasting of one wine. Advanced Certificate is required of applicants for the Diploma course.
Download and print Class Schedule
Date | Session | |
Tuesday, April 8th | Introduction &Wine Tasting Chapters: 8 & Apex. 3 | |
Tuesday, April 15th | Viticulture & Vinification Chapters: 1 - 7 | |
Tuesday, April 22nd | French Wine Laws & Bordeaux Chapters 9 | |
Tuesday, April 29th | Burgundy & Alsace Chapters: 10 & 11 | |
Tuesday, May 6th | Loire, Rhône and South of France Chapters: 12 - 14 | |
Tuesday, May 13th | Italy Chapters: 22 | |
Tuesday, May 20th | Spain & Portugal Chapters: 23 - 24 | |
Tuesday, May 27th | Germany Chapters: 15 - 16 | |
Tuesday, June 3rd | Austria & Eastern Europe Chapters: 17 - 21 & 25 | |
Tuesday, June 10th | The Americas Chapters: 29 - 31 | |
Tuesday, June 17th | Australia, New Zealand, So.Africa Chapters: 26-28 | |
Tuesday, June 24th | Champagne &Sparkling Wine Chapters: 32 | |
Tuesday, July 1st | Fortified Wines & Spirits Chapters: 33 - 44 | |
Tuesday, July 8th | EXAMINATION: 2.5 Hours - 6:00 to 8:30 PM | |
Home-Study option is available for students unable to participate in the classroom lectures and tastings. You will receive the WSET study materials, will study on your own and will take the exam at the Mina Wines Class Location set.
Intermediate Certificate at Home Study Fee: $275
Advance Certificate at home Study Fee: $425
You can register by telephone/fax (407) 637-2005 or by email
To hold your reservation, Payment must be received by check or paypal
You will receive a class confirmation via email
You must be 21 to attend classes and tasting. Photo ID required