The Start of My Wine Journey
My journey into the world of wine (other than being an avid drinker!) started a few years ago when a family member suggested I attend some wine-tasting classes. The goal was to gain a basic understanding of wine and meet like-minded people. I signed up for WSET Level 1, and it all took off from there. I've since gained my WSET Level 2 and 3 qualifications and Level 1 Assessment of The Academy of Cheese!
Master the Art of Food and Wine Pairing
When faced with a wine menu in a restaurant, it’s often hard to choose a bottle—especially if you haven’t even decided on your meal yet! But with a few basic rules on food and wine pairing, your dining experience can reach a whole new level. Reach out to me for more information on my events or to host an event.
ACCREDITATIONS
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
- The main types and styles of wine
- Common wine grapes and their characteristics
- How to store and serve wine
- The principles of food and wine pairing
- How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Merit)
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
- The style and quality of wines:
- made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
- produce
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
- The style and quality of wines:
- made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
- produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
- Sparkling wines
- Fortified wines
- Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
- Principles of food and wine pairing
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (Merit)
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
- still wines of the wo
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
- still wines of the world
- sparkling wines of the world
- fortified wines of the world
- How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
Rioja Wine Academy Enthusiast
Rioja Wine Academy Enthusiast
- Discovering Rioja
- Exploring the Diversity
- Choosing a Rioja
- To Visit and Enjoy Rioja
https://riojawineacademy.com/en/itinerary/rioja-enthusiast-en
Academy of Cheese Associate
Rioja Wine Academy Enthusiast
Academy of Cheese Associate
- Milk Production and Cheesemaking
- Maturing, Affinage and Grading
- Buying and Distribution
- Presenting and serving
- Communicating about cheese
- Cheese Industry Knowledge
- Regulation and Good Practice
- Tasting
- 25 Iconic Cheeses