Course Overview

The Level II Advanced Wine Appreciation course is designed to create an understanding of viticulture, vinification of wine and the main internationally renowned wine regions, climates, varieties, winemaking styles and quality classifications. Students will take part in tutored tastings, learning advanced techniques to evaluate and rate wines. 

It is suitable wherever a good level of wine knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies, for example in the customer service and sales functions of hospitality, retailing and wholesaling industries. It is also useful for those who have a general interest in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge.

The Level II Advanced Award in Wines is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wines.

Completion of this comprehensive course aimed at Senior Steward level yacht crew will give students the basic expertise on factors affecting quality, style and price, key wines of the world, professional service, and an understanding of food and wine pairing.

Outcomes of the course will include the following:

• Factors affecting quality, style and price of wines.
• Main varieties, blends and styles of wines around the world. 
• Main geographic areas, climates and terroirs of top wines.
• How to read wine labels and assess geographic Indications of quality. 
• How to assess wine through sensory evaluation techniques. 
• Basics of wine serving and temperatures. 
• The ability to be able to effectively discuss and assist guests with wine choices.