Situated in the most beautiful part of Bath, a short walk from the centre, this is the latest venture from the owners of the best foodie country pubs in the South West (The Beckford Arms, The Talbot Inn. The Bath Arms and The Lord Poulett). The Beckford Bottle Shop & Bistro, awarded a Michelin Bib…
WSET Level-2
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- The Beckford Bottle Shop
Description
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Classes, Daytime and Food & Drink
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No tickets available
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Over 18
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Mon, 10th Jun 2019 @ 10:30 - 16:30
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10:30 - 16:30
With BBS & Master of Wine, Liam Steevenson.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award and is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of the broad range of alcoholic beverages available. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. This qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (NQCF) as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification.
Please note it is NOT necessary to have completed Level 1 before entering for Level 2.
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Food and Wine Matching: A guide to the key considerations when matching food & wine successfully Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine & recognise common faults found in wines Labelling: Learn how to decode & understand labels Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality & price of wine in the vineyard & winery Grape Varieties: Learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international & regionally important grape varieties Key White grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling. Other white varieties: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Semillon, Torrontés, Trebbiano and Verdicchio Key Black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz. Other red varieties: Barbera, Carmenère, Gamay, Malbec, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Pinotage, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo & Zinfandel Key Wine-Producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa Number of Wines Tasted: 30-35 wines will be tasted as part of the course Study Materials: Students will receive an Intermediate course study pack, consisting of the course book (a comprehensive guide to the wines of the world), a study guide (complete with maps, example questions, and forms for your own tasting notes) and laminated tasting card. Study Materials available; East London Wine School has a comprehensive library of mock papers for examination practice Duration of course: 16 hours Recommended Private Study: 12 hours additional private study is recommended for this course. Examination: 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 1 hour. A mark of 55% required to pass Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.
Course Outline:
Monday 10th June Session 1 - Tasting Technique, Grape growing & Winemaking Monday 17th June Session 2 - Grape varieties Monday 24th June Session 3 - Sparkling & Sweet wines, Fortified Wines plus 1-hour Exam
What's included in the Course Fee?
All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book and Tasting Card Use of ISO professional tasting glasses All tasting wine (approx. 30-35 wines) All course handouts All course tuition Examination Paper
Course Date/Time: Monday 10th/17th/24 Jun 2019 at 10.30am - 4.30pm
Cost: £375.00
Deadline for Entry: Friday 17th May
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BBS, 5-8 Saville Row, BA1 2QP
Organiser
The Beckford Bottle Shop
Taught by BBS & Master of Wine, Liam Steevenson
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2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
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