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WSET Testimonials
I think Lindsay did an awesome job of teaching the course curriculum. She is a fountain of knowledge.
Lindsay is very engaging and entertaining and makes the complicated material easier to learn. I would recommend the WSET to a friend especially with Lindsay as the instructor.
Lindsay is terrific because she makes everything fun! She has such a broad knowledge that she easily is able to create stories about what we are learning and tie it all in seamlessly.
The tastings were enormously helpful-and we tasted some pretty darn good stuff!
WSET Certification Courses
The Wine Smarties presents the first internationally recognized wine certification program in San Diego. The The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was founded in 1969 in London, England to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wines, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages for those already in or already in or intending to join the trade and enthusiastic consumers throughout the world. Since it'sinception, WSET has grown into the leading and most recognized educational program in the alcoholic beverage beverage industry worldwide. Currently, the program is available in over 47 countries in 13 languages and teaches an astonishing 21,000 students every year.
The WSET courses are ideal for wine and spirits enthusiasts, professionals, or those interested in entering the industry. For professionals and consumers alike, the WSET provides an easy to understand, professional approach to learning about each wine region in a comprehensive way. You will also learn learn how to systematically taste wines in a way that sets you apart. Its certifications are internationally recognized credentials that can be applied throughout the wine industry, not just to specific segments such as restaurants. If you wish to pursue the Master of Wine accreditation, WSET serves as an acknowledged feeder program to prepare you for that pursuit.
As a business affiliate and student of Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier, dba Neptune School of Wine, Lindsay Pomeroy of The Wine Smarties is the first person in the San Diego County to offer such an esteemed certification. This is a very exciting for San Diego County.
The WSET Level 2
Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits
The WSET Intermediate Certificate is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the beverage industry, and those who have some previous knowledge of wines and spirits.
The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the industry but have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.
The Intermediate Certificate course covers the wines and spirits of the world and is followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination. Wine tasting is a part of every class.
Course Program
- Level 2 systematic Approach to Tasting and food and wine matching
- Grape growing and wine making
- Key wine and spirit producing regions
- Key grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Grenache
- Sparkling and sweet wine
- Fortified wines plus spirits and liquer
Intermediate Course Schedule
Below are the dates for the Intermediate class series. We are now enrolling for Springtime 2010!
Level 2 Class Session at UCSD The Loft: ENROLLING FOR THE SPRING SESSION!
Class 1 is on Sunday, April 11th, 10am-2pm
Class 2 is on Saturday, April 17th, 10am-2pm
Class 3 is on Saturday, April 24, 10am-2pm
Class 4 is on Saturday, May 1st 10am-2pm
Examination will be on Saturday, May 15th from 11am-Noon
Intermediate Course Pricing
The Intermediate Certification costs $675 for the teaching and all course materials. The exam costs $135 in addition. 10% booking discounts if you enroll with at least one other person.
The WSET Level 3
Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits
The WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and spirits and is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Certificate or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of equivalent courses or sufficient experience in the wine and spirit industry.
This qualification is also suitable for the wine enthusiast wishing to build on knowledge gained at level 2. All sessions include tastings.
The Advanced Certificate is a unitized course, covering wines and spirits of the world in considerable depth, and students are required to prove competency in theory and tasting. The examination for the Advanced Certificate is in 2 parts: a theory exam of 50 multiple choice questions and 4 short-answer questions, plus a tasting examination consisting of a blind tasting of one wine.
Course Programme
- Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Viticulture and Vinification
- France 1: Bordeaux and South-West France
- France 2: Burgundy and Alsace
- Loire, Rhone and South of France
- Germany, Austria, Hungary, UK
- Italy, Spain, Portugal
- Eastern Europe, New Zealand and South Africa
- The Americas, Australia
- Sparkling Wines
- Fortified Wines
- Spirits and Liquers
Advanced Course Level 3 at Wine Steals Point Loma, Schedule and Pricing:
Class 1 is on Sunday, February 7th, 4-8pm
Class 2 is on Sunday, February 14th, 4-8pm
Class 3 is on Sunday, February 21st 4-8pm
Class 4 is on Sunday, February 28th, 4-8pm
Class 5 is on Sunday, March 7, 2-6pm
Class 6 is on Sunday, March 14, 10am-2pm
Class 7 is on Sunday, March 21st, 10am-2pm
Class 8 is on Sunday, March 28th, 4-8pm
Optional Examination will be on Sunday, April 18, 11am-1pm.
The Advanced Certification costs $1200 for the teaching and all course materials. The exam costs as additional $150. 10% booking discounts if you enroll with at least one other person.
How to Enroll
For further information and to enroll, contact Lindsay Pomeroy by email or phone (619-955-8884).
The Wine Smarties WSET Program is affiliated with Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier and DWS, of Neptune Wine School.