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Mar 13 2010

10:00am - 5:30pm

Exam will be given on April 11. at 10am -12:30pm

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Sep 14 2010

9:00am - 5:00pm

Exam will be given on Oct. 19 9am - 11:30am

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5-Day Course: March 13, 14, 27, 28 and April 10, 2010, 10am-5:30 each day.

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5-Day Course: September 14, 21 & 28 and October 5 & 12, 2010 9:00am - 5:00pm each day.

The Advanced Certificate Course is recommended for those who have earned the Intermediate Certificate, or have a good foundation of wine knowledge. In-depth lectures and discussions covering wines and spirits of the world are supplemented with slides and comprehensive tasting of more than 90 wines and spirits.

Successful candidates receive the internationally-recognized Advanced Certificate of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust of London, which is a prerequisite for the two-year Diploma Program. The final exam is comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions, short written answers, and a blind tasting of one wine.

There is no prerequisite for this course. However, WSET Level 2 or a comparable wine appreciation course is recommended. Please take our online quiz to find out if this level is right for you.

Advanced Certificate Curriculum
~Viticulture, vinification, maturation and bottling
~Labeling regulations
~Bordeaux and Southwest France
~Burgundy, Loire, and Alsace
~Rhone and Southern France
~Italy, Spain and Portugal
~Germany, Central, and Southeastern Europe
~Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
~North and South America
~Sparkling wines of the world
~Fortified wines of the world
~Spirits and liqueurs of the world
~Information and advice for customers and staff
~Wine tasting technique and assessment of wine quality and commercial value

For a detailed description of the syllabus, please download the Advanced Specification.

Students will be mailed the course textbook and study guide prior to the start of class. WSET recommends at least 56 hours of study time outside of class prior to the exam. Registration is required 11 business days prior to the exam date.

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Jun 01 2010

9:00am - 5:30pm

Exam will be given at the end of the day

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Oct 22 2010

9:00pm - 5:30pm

Exam will be given at the end of the day

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The Foundation Certificate Couse is an entry level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine styles, sale and service, and tasting technique. It is ideal for enhancing confidence and knowledge for entry level retail and restaurant employees, as well as the beginning wine enthusiast.

Successful completion of a tasting note portfolio, a food and wine matching exercise, and a 30-question multiple choice exam during the course earns the student the internationally-recognized Foundation Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London.

Please take our online quiz to find out if this level is right for you.

Foundation Certificate Curriculum
~major wine styles and characteristics
~basic tasting technique
~sale and service of wine
~introduction to food and wine pairing

For a detailed description of the syllabus, please download the Foundation Specification.

Students will be mailed a course workbook prior to the class, although study time outside of class may not be necessary. Registration is required 11 business days prior to the exam date.

10% discount for employees of New York State Wineries. Please call directly to register: 585-394-7070.

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Jul 14 2010

10:00am - 5:30pm

Three-Day Course: July 14 to 16. Exam at end of day 3.

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The Intermediate Certificate Course is appropriate for wine enthusiasts who want to acquire in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits, and for those employed in the retail or hospitality industry. The course covers the major types of wines and spirits of the world, and includes tasting of more than 40 different types of wines and spirits.

Successful completion of the one hour 50-question multiple choice exam earns the student the internationally-recognized Intermediate Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London. The exam does not include wine tasting.

There is no prerequisite for this course. Please take our online quiz to find out if this level is right for you.

Intermediate Certificate Curriculum
~Factors influencing style
~Grape varieties
~Key wine-producing regions of the world
~Sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
~Spirits and liqueurs
~Information and advice for customers and staff
~Describing the characterisitics of principal wines of the world

For a detailed breakdown of the syllabus please download the Intermediate Specification.

Students will be mailed the course textbook and study guide prior to the start of class. WSET recommends at least 16 hours of study time outside of class prior to the exam. Registration is required 11 business days prior to exam date.

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Home-Study Option

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A Home Study option is available for students unable to participate in the classroom lectures and tastings. You receive the WSET study materials, study on your own, and take the exam at NYWCC on a date agreed upon with the instructor. For those who are able to attend classes, the in-class option provides several advantages over home study. These advantages include: the increased discipline that classes bring to your studies, networking with other students, the opportunity to have questions answered by instructors, wine tasting instruction, and wine tasting practice at each class.

There is no prerequisite for this course. However, WSET Level 2 or a comparable wine appreciation class is recommended. Please take our on-line quiz online quiz to find out if this level is right for you.

The Advanced Home Study packet includes:
~Exploring the World of Wines & Spirits, a 244-page textbook
~160-page review guide with self-study questions and answers, plus maps and a place to record tasting notes
~List of types of wines tasted in class
~Additional course handouts

The cost for Level 3 Home Study is $495. If a Home Study student is not able to take the exam on a date already scheduled by the NYWCC, and a special exam date must be scheduled, an additional $250 private exam fee will be charged. You must provide15 business days notice to participate in a regularly scheduled exam.

The exam is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions, short written answers, and a blind tasting of one wine.

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A Home Study option is available for students unable to participate in the classroom lectures and tastings. You receive the WSET study materials, study on your own and take the exam at NYWCC on a date agreed upon with the instructor. For those who are able to attend classes, the in-class option provides several advantages over home study. These advantages include: the increased discipline that classes bring to your studies, networking with other students, the opportunity to have questions answered by instructors, wine tasting instruction, and wine tasting practice at each class.

The cost for Level 2 Home Study is $340. If a home study student is not able to take the exam on a date already scheduled by the NYWCC, and a special exam date must be scheduled, an additional $175 exam fee will be charged. You must provide15 business days notice to participate in a regularly scheduled exam. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions.

There is no prerequisite for this course. Please take our online quiz to find out if this level is right for you.

The Intermediate Home Study packet includes:
~Wines and Spirits: Looking Behind the Label, a 93-page textbook
~72-page review guide with self-study questions and answers, plus space to record tasting notes
~List of types of wines tasted in class