Wine Appreciation
LiPACE, in collaboration with the Concord Institute of Wine, has been offering the first Professional Diploma/ Professional Certificate in Wine Assessment and Services (a Wine and Spirit Education Trust "WSET" approved course) in Hong Kong since 2004 with over 1,000 enrollments. Built on WSET's Level 2 and 3 exam syllabus but with a wider coverage, the programme provides students with a comprehensive training and knowledge in major wine styles, grape varieties, grape cultivation, winemaking processes, factors influencing the style and quality of wine, food and wine matching, the appellation regulation and the art of wine tasting through classes taught by wine experts and industry practitioners.
Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:
apply knowledge and skills in professional evaluation of wines of the world with regards to their quality and commercial values, demonstrating comprehension of relevant theories in wine tasting and services;
agive well-oranized presentation on wine tasting knowledge to an audience;
aengage in self-directed activities such as selection of wines and spirits with regards to their quality and commercial value;
aperform different tasks for wide range of wine assessment and services and advise customers on appropriate food and wine matching; and
ause systematic approach in wine tasting to produce appropriate tasting notes for major types of wines and spirits and use the information contained within them to identify the style, quality and price band of wines and spirits.
**Who Should Attend**
Those in the wine and spirit trade or intending to join it. Also for wine enthusiasts who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of wine and spirits.