We'll cover 8 grape varieties and 16 wines from European wine regions. Get ready to prime your palate - as we'll also cover the basics of food and wine pairing, how to store and serve wine and which glassware to use. We'll have 6 classroom hours to master the basics, taste 9 wines and leave you thirsty for more!
Next class starts September 12th, 2022 at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Full day class from 9-5; Exam the following week on September 19th from 11-12 pm
Where: Whistler Chamber of Commerce 4230 Gateway Drive
Cost: $599 CAD
Registration Deadline: September 7th, 2022 Class date: September 12th Examination Date: September 19th
Level 2 WSET Certification
Intermediate
We'll cover 22 grape varieties and 70 European wines. Level 2 has no prerequisite courses, but get ready to dive deep into the world of wine! We'll discuss food and wine pairing, how to store wine and which glassware to use.
You will be tasting 43 different wines!
Next class starts September 20th, 2022 at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday evenings from 5:30-9pm
Where: Whistler Chamber of Commerce 4230 Gateway Drive
Cost: $1350 CAD
Registration Deadline: September 12th, 2022 First Class: September 20th, 2022 Examination Date: November 22nd, 2022
No prerequisites ! Graduates receive A WSET certificate and A pin
In this advanced WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course, students will master terms to be able to describe wines of the world as well as explain the cost, quality and commercial value of the wines.
So, advance your blind tasting wine skills! Know how to store wines meant for ageing and serve them with class. You'll also be able to recommend food pairings to go with them!
Oh yes, and you'll taste 56 different wines!
Next class starts March 2023 at the Whistler Chamber of Commerce
Where: Whistler Chamber of Commerce 4230 Gateway Drive
Cost: $1999 CAD
Sign up deadline: January 22nd, 2023
Payment Deadline: February 2023
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"Life is too short to drink bad wine"
“I enjoyed every minute of the class - the wines, the wine games and our online quizzes were so helpful in passing the exam!"
Lillian Myrie
”Joanne was great! Friendly, personable and knew how to keep a crowd of people focused on the tasting"
Steve Badger
Host, Deep Cove, BC
"Joanne's enthusiasm is infectious and her wine knowledge Vast. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting to deepen their wine knowledge."
Jennifer Wang
US
"[Joanne] overprepared us for our exam. The online practice quizzes were so helpful for studying
Sam Knox
Wine director, Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Who am I? Think zen master meets Dionysus the Greek god of grape harvests, winemaking, religious ecstasy and ritual madness. As a metaphorical flame thrower, I'll break down students’ barriers to learning. My classes have 2 rules; No oenophobes allowed and no prisoners taken.
Joanne DiGesoCreator: SommWine, Approved Program Provider for WSET
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