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Education goes deeper than merely providing knowledge; it speaks to our imagination and propels us on journeys of exploration.

Similarly, Wine Spectator is more than a magazine reporting a story. Through our many publications, the Wine Experience and our Scholarship Foundation, we are committed to fostering the passion that inspires and energizes the wine and food community.

Wine Spectator School furthers our mission to cultivate the appreciation and enjoyment of wine, food and life.

  Marvin R. Shanken
Editor and Publisher
Wine Spectator


For Wine Lovers
Wine Spectator School offers three levels of courses:
    Beginner Level
    ABCs of Wine Tasting is the jump-start course for novices who want to know what to look for in a glass of wine and how to describe it and buy it, whether they are sharing a bottle with friends, attending a wine tasting or visiting wine country.

    Beginner-to-Intermediate Level
    Understanding Wine is the survey course that builds the foundation for a lifetime of wine appreciation; evaluate wine, tour the world's important growing regions, and pair wine with food.

    Intermediate Level
    This unique collection of in-depth seminars covers topics such as Sensory Evaluation, California Cabernet, and Bordeaux. It challenges more experienced wine lovers and professionals alike.

 
For Wine Professionals
Wine Spectator School offers two courses designed specifically for the trade. In addition to wine training, theses courses contain modules on sales and service for professionals in restaurants, retail stores and distributorships, as well as hotels, cruise lines, catering, event planning, marketing and communications:

    ABCs of Wine Sales and Service
    This jump-start course covers the basics of wine appreciation, sales and service. Employees new to wine learn to provide effective sales and service. Order-takers gain the confidence and skills to become proactive sales personnel.

    Understanding Wine Sales and Service
    This comprehensive survey course builds the wine, sales and service skills that distinguish successful professionals.

    More experienced professionals can further their education through the Intermediate Level seminars offered for wine lovers.


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mail : 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016


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