Wine tasting skills

Eye (recognize/analyse) Nose (why/how to/what for) Palate (structure/flavours/quality assessment)

Master the art of professional wine evaluation

Transform your wine tasting from guesswork to expertise with systematic training in professional evaluation techniques. Learn to analyze wine like a sommelier using sight, smell, and taste to fully appreciate and assess any bottle.

Courses can be taught in English or French.

What it includes

  • Systematic wine tasting methodology

  • Visual analysis techniques and color interpretation

  • Aroma identification and olfactory training

  • Palate structure evaluation (tannins, acidity, body)

  • Flavor profile mapping and description

  • Quality assessment and wine scoring

  • Professional tasting vocabulary and note-taking

Core skills development

  • Visual Assessment: Color, clarity, intensity, and what they reveal

  • Aromatic Analysis: Primary, secondary, tertiary aromas and their origins

  • Palate Evaluation: Structure, balance, complexity, and finish

  • Quality Recognition: Identifying flaws, excellence, and aging potential

  • Professional Communication: Describing wines accurately and confidently

Perfect for

  • Wine enthusiasts wanting to deepen their appreciation

  • Professionals requiring wine evaluation skills

  • Future wine educators or industry professionals

  • Collectors wanting to assess their wines properly

Benefits

  • Systematic approach to wine evaluation

  • Enhanced appreciation and enjoyment

  • Ability to identify wine characteristics and quality

  • Professional level tasting vocabulary

  • Better wine purchasing decisions

Format

Available online with guided tastings or in-person with wine samples.

Pricing

Package Rate IN PERSON Rate ONLINE
Single session $150/hour $120/hour
5-hour package $142/hour (5%off) $114/hour (5%off)
10-hour package $135/hour (10%off) $128/hour (10%off)

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