Wine Schools
Wine is rich in history and growing in popularity. Drinkers are intrigued by the growing number of varieties and types of wines that are available to them. From new world wines to riposo, or rested, style, the wine world is constantly growing and evolving. Many wine enthusiasts are eager to learn more about the new world of wine and the wine-making process as well as wine and food pairings. And thanks to a growing wine education community, both wine enthusiasts and professionals can seek out the information they crave. Does this Spark an idea?
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The Wine School of Philadelphia
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The Wine School of Philadelphia (vinology.com) offers classes to both the public and private sectors. The Wine Foundation Program gives students the techniques and knowledge to become expert wine tasters while the Global Course in Wine exposes students to all the major wine regions of the world. Course offerings also include wine and food pairing courses as well as expanded studies in cognac, beer brewing and spirits like tequila.
American Sommelier Association, New York Chapter
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The American Sommelier Association (americansommelier.org/) focuses its education on professional wine studies ideal for someone looking find a career in the wine industry. A one-year membership to American Sommelier Association and a specially designed carry case for tasting is included in the price of the tuition. You will also receive information about international wine competitions and invitations to lectures given by some of the world's best wine makers.
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The International Wine Center
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The International Wine Center (internationalwinecenter.com) offers courses nationwide through their partners as well as online for students who prefer to study at home. Designed for both consumers looking to expand their wine knowledge and members of the wine trade, the IWC's courses cover four levels of study beginning with an introduction to wine and leading to an Advanced Certificate and Diploma course. The entire world of wine is covered from viticulture to wine-tasting techniques.
Chicago Wine School
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The staff at the Chicago Wine School (wineschool.com) not only teaches wine courses on site, but they also make themselves available for lectures, tastings, seminars, and off campus parties. The school offers one-night seminars as well as in-depth five-week courses and publishes a monthly wine article on its website for wine lovers interested in useful reading.
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