FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Wine Workshops just for industry professionals?
No, there will definitely be a strong representation of industry professionals in our workshops, however, this workshop has definite applications for career changers or individuals who are interested in entering the wine profession or entrepreneurs starting a wine wholesale / retail or wine oriented restaurant or wine bar.

Are there any requirements for attending The Wine Workshops?
No, however, this workshop will be very challenging, if you do not have at least a basic knowledge of wine. Instruction is done in a fast paced, interactive atmosphere that will help individuals further develop talents and knowledge that they already have. At a minimum, one should be very familiar with bibliographical sources such as Tom Stevenson’s Sotheby’s Encyclopedia of Wine and Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine.

Is there an examination?
No, there is no examination given. However, you will have several written exercises that will require your ability to identify and solve problems using your expertise in wine program management or wine theory.

Is there a certificate or accreditation, affiliated with attending this course?
There is no certificate or accreditation associated with this course. You will receive direct feedback either written or verbal from the instructors regarding each of the exercises that you participate in.

Is there any affiliation between Wine Workshops and the Court of Master Sommeliers?
There is no direct affiliation between the Wine Workshops and the Court of Master Sommeliers. Some of the material presented in the Wine Workshops will have applications within the Master Sommelier program.

Will the Wine Workshops help me pass the MS, MW, CWE or CWP exams?
The material presented in the workshops will have applications in some parts of each of these programs / exams, however, there is material in each of these programs / exams that will not be covered during the Workshop.

Can I attend just one day of the Wine Workshop?
Since the Workshops are intensive and designed to work together as a whole, we ask that participants be available for both of the 2 day course. Each day has a different focus, either on blind wine tasting, wine theory or wine program management.

How should I prepare for the Workshop?
Ideally, knowing your strengths and weaknesses in wine tasting, wine theory and wine management will help us identify how we can help you the most during the workshop. The workshop requires a high level of participation on your part, so it’s best to come each day with a good night’s sleep and having had a good breakfast.