The Intermediate Certificate is a great way for people considering a career in wine – or for anyone who has a serious interest in the subject – to broaden their knowledge.  It requires no previous wine studies. Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in 8 sections taught over five evenings in Boston and over one weekend in Maine. The course concludes with a one-hour multiple-choice examination. Intermediate focuses on how to professionally taste wine, the factors that influence style, quality and price, and goes into depth on all of the major grape varieties and wine types.  It also covers the basic spirits of the world. Wine tasting is a part of every class with over 40 wines tasted in total. Successful candidates receive the globally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Intermediate Certificate.

BOSTON CLASS

Starts October 18 and runs for 4 Mondays from 6-9pm.  Exam to be determined by class.  At the Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington St.  Cost: $732

Call 617-267-4430 x1 to enroll or click this link to be redirected to the BCAE's web site: BCAE ONLINE REGISTRATION

MAINE CLASS

October 23-24 9am-5pm. Exam October 30 from 10-11:30m.  At Havana South Restaurant, 44-50 Wharf St. Portland, Cost: $700.

Call 866-472-7350 to register or email Adam Chase adam@grapeexperience.com

The Advanced Certificate course covers wines & spirits of the world in considerable depth over 15 sessions. The course provides an in depth review of every major world wine region, and all wine styles: still, sparkling, fortified and sweet. The various spirits produced in major countries are also covered. The Advanced Certificate is appropriate for wine professionals and anyone else who has a good understanding of wines and wants to expand their knowledge and tasting abilities. The course is a pre-requisite for the WSET Diploma Course and the Master of Wine. Advanced Certificate finishes with an examination that includes 50 multiple-choice questions, four short-answer questions and a blind tasting of one wine.
Successful candidates receive the ability to call themselves “WSET Certified.”

Classes begin Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 6pm at the Boston Center for Adult Education.  Call 617-267-4430 to register.