Wine & Drinks College Manitoba

WESTERN CANADA’S PREMIER WINE AND DRINKS EDUCATION FACILITY OFFERS WINE, BEER, AND SPIRITS COURSES FOR EVERYONE FROM THE HOBBYIST TO THE PROFESSIONAL.

We are back!

After a long wait, WDCM is happy to announce a return to in-person classes. Our WSET 1 and WSET 2 Award Levels in Wine will be available starting January 2022, with WSET3 programs starting in September 2022.

Our scheduling will provide the added benefit of smaller class sizes and greater distancing. All staff are fully vaccinated, and our in-person courses will be open only to those who are also fully vaccinated. We appreciate your patience—and we are ready to meet interested wine lovers and hospitality service staff alike.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

WSET programs are the gold standard in wine education, offered in more than 70 countries. WDCM has trained Manitoba’s WSET and Sommelier graduates, and many of our alumni have launched careers as industry leaders. Our teaching staff have an unmatched depth of experience, subject expertise, and passion. We are excited to see you in our classes soon! Feel free to contact us to discuss what courses will be right for you.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines:

A great place to start is WSET Level 1, a one-day course in the world of wine, food, and wine harmony, tasting classic wine styles and describing wines accurately. On successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

WSET 1 January session: January 16, 2022 (9am to 5pm) WSET 1 April session: April 3, 2022 (9am to 5pm) COST: $399

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines:

Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines. It is suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. The course caters to those wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or seeking to build on knowledge from WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (although there are no prerequisites to WSET 2). You will gain knowledge of the world’s principal and regionally important grape varieties, wine regions, and styles of wine. Through both tasting and theory, you will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

The course includes 8 evening classes, with an exam in the 9th session. On successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated “WSET-certified” logo.

WSET 2 Spring 2022: January 18–March 15, 2022 (Tuesday evenings) COST: $995

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines:

WSET 3 is an advanced-level qualification for wine enthusiasts or professionals working in the wine or hospitality industry. This course provides deep study and detailed understanding of the world of wine—including the key factors in production of location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation, and bottling—as well as how and why these factors affect the style, quality, and price of wines. The course also builds your ability to assess wines accurately and to use your understanding confidently to explain wine style and quality. The course is structured in 15 evening classes, with an exam in the 16th session. On successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated “WSET-certified” logo.

WSET 3 starts September 13, 2022, with the exam in February 2023 (course break in December) COST: $1,695

Course fees for all WSET courses include study and text materials, tutored tastings of wine samples to WSET specifications, access to WDCM instructor supports, and examination fees.

Please contact the store to SAVE YOUR PLACE! Deposits are now being accepted for all courses!*

Phone: 204.948.9463

Email: wine@joneswines.com

Web: joneswines.com/education

*All scheduling is subject to health restrictions in place at the time of course start. Rescheduling or cancellations due to changed restrictions will be without penalty to participants.