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A New Year, New Wine Knowledge! WDCM is happy to continue our long-standing programs of excellence in wine education. We have waited with you, modified our offerings, and taken into account all public health restrictions and guidelines. All staff is fully vaccinated, and our in-person courses are open only to those who are also fully vaccinated. We are excited to meet interested wine lovers and hospitality service staff alike. 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 followed careers as industry leaders. Our teaching staff has an unmatched depth of experience, subject expertise, and passion. Please contact us to discuss what courses are right for you. Our WSET 1 runs April 3 and May 28 and an accelerated WSET 2 Award in Wines starts April 26. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines starts on September 13, 2022, with the exam in February 2023. Please check our website for information on program dates.
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. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. WSET 1: Sunday, April 3; Saturday, May 28 | Cost: $399
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediatelevel qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. The course is for 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.
ALEX ALLARDYCE, WINNER OF MB SOMM Congratulations to Alex Allardyce, winner of the 2021 MB Somm, Manitoba’s Best Sommelier competition! Alex represented Manitoba at the Best Sommelier of Canada competition (October 2021) in Penticton, BC. As a graduate of WDCM’s WSET Level 3 and the CAPS/ACSP Sommelier Diploma (2020) programs, she attests to the value of formal wine and drinks education. “My Sommelier study notes and flashcards came to Penticton with me in my carry-on! Those rigorous programs prepared me for this incredibly challenging competition. I am also grateful to have done my studies in Manitoba—we are fortunate to have access to such a wide range of the world’s wines in our studies—that is not true everywhere.” Alex is currently Sommelier and Supervisor at the Manitoba Club.
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