Wine & Drinks College Manitoba

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.

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.

The accelerated version of this course runs Tuesday evenings and Saturday days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

WSET 2: Tuesdays and Saturdays starting April 26 (exam on May 17) | Cost: $995

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines:

WSET 3 is an advanced-level qualification for wine enthusiasts or for professionals working in the wine or hospitality industry. This course provides deep study and detailed understanding of the world of wine, including 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 sessions, with an exam in the 16th session. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Starts September 13, 2022, with the exam February 7, 2023 (course break in December) | Cost: $1,750

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.

SAVE YOUR PLACE! Deposits are now being accepted for all courses! *

Phone: 204.948.9463 | Email: wdcm@joneswines.com | Web: joneswines.com/education

*All class 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.