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Wine and Drinks College Manitoba
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WESTERN CANADA’S PREMIER WINE AND DRINKS EDUCATION FACILITY OFFERS WINE, BEER, AND SPIRITS COURSES FOR EVERYONE FROM THE HOBBYIST TO THE PROFESSIONAL.
Profile: Rebecca Lechman, FWS, IWS, WSET 3, Sommelier (CMS)
We are pleased to announce that our own Rebecca Lechman has completed the rigorous WSET Educator Training Programme and joins our WDCM team in teaching WSET courses.
Rebecca came to Banville & Jones with a degree in biology as well as extensive experience in hospitality and event management. She has studied in the WSET programs, achieving Level 3 certification, and she has completed the Wine Scholar Guild programs in the French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar certifications. Rebecca has also qualified under the Court of Master Sommeliers as a Certified Sommelier. Dedicated to continued wine and drinks study, Rebecca is currently enrolled in the challenging CAPS Professional Sommelier Program at WDCM and is one of the candidates for our 2020 class of Professional Sommeliers.
During this intensive schedule, and while managing full-time responsibilities with the team at Banville & Jones Wine Co., Rebecca travelled to Toronto to qualify as an Instructor for WSET Level 1 and 2. Rebecca’s wine studies have also led her to travel to wine regions in Italy as well as across Canada (Okanagan, Niagara and Nova Scotia).
Her enthusiasm for the subject and her approachable manner combine with her deep understanding to make Rebecca a valuable addition to the WDCM team. She joins Gary Hewitt, Andrea Eby, and Sylvia Jansen on the teaching staff of WDCM. We have known for a long time that our staff and teachers at Banville & Jones and Wine & Drinks College Manitoba are industry leaders. Rebecca continues to enrich this reputation.
Congratulations Rebecca!
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Would you like to know more about wine? WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a full-day course that introduces students to the world of wine. During the hands-on workshop, we will explore how wine is made, wine styles, classic wines, grape varieties, and what contributes to taste and impressions of wine (and what makes some people have differing opinions about the same wines). We will also discuss how to describe wine accurately, wine storage and service, and food and wine pairings. It is a great introduction, suitable for anyone interested in wine and for servers who have not yet had formal wine education. A WSET certificate and lapel pin are presented to those who successfully complete the program. WSET Level 1 has been offered by the WSET for many years, and WDCM has recently introduced the qualification as part of our own course offerings. Please visit our website for more information and to register.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is an international awarding body devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines, spirits, and sake. The mission of the WSET is to provide accessible, best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirit professionals and enthusiasts. WSET offers qualifications in more than 70 countries; WDCM is among its network of 700+ course providers.
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NO MORE PLASTIC!
Banville & Jones has phased out single-use bags for environmentally friendly reusable options:
• 3 bottle reusable fabric bag $1.25 • 6 bottle reusable fabric bag $1.99
