Costs
€599 incl. 21% VAT, fully deductible. The price includes both the course material and the exam.
Number of lessons
8 (3 hour)+ 1 exam day
Audience
Beginners with an affinity for wine. The group is small: no more than 16 participants per course. This is to guarantee the quality of the lessons
Subjects
Vineyard: soil, operations, harvest, diseases, climate
Making wine: the wine cellar, techniques, temperature, wine storage
Grape varieties: the important wine varieties in the world and their qualities
Learning to read labels: sense and nonsense on a label
Wine regions: all wine regions of the world and their wines
Wine and food: how to make a good combination
Special wines: fortified and sparkling wines, Champagne, the techniques
And answers to all other questions
Making wine: the wine cellar, techniques, temperature, wine storage
Grape varieties: the important wine varieties in the world and their qualities
Learning to read labels: sense and nonsense on a label
Wine regions: all wine regions of the world and their wines
Wine and food: how to make a good combination
Special wines: fortified and sparkling wines, Champagne, the techniques
And answers to all other questions
Tasting
At least 6 wines are tasted and assessed every class. Using the international WSET tasting method you get a good basis with which you can make a clear tasting note. Winefield's Auctioneers only uses quality wines
Exam
If you have completed the entire course, you are ready for the exam, which consists of 50 multiple choice questions. The exam is organized twice a year by Winefield's. Resits are unlimited (for a fee).
Hours of study
Every week there is a course meeting from 7 pm to 10 pm. In addition, you are expected to put in 2 study hours per week in advance.
Study package
Intermediate study pack including study book, workbook and test card. Sample glasses are available at the course location. In addition, the handouts for the course and sample lists are sent weekly.
Guarantee
The intermediate course is provided by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London. This institute is the largest wine educator, with 40,000 students per year in 35 countries. After obtaining the diploma, it is possible to move on to the Advanced Wine diploma or the Dutch vinologist training.
