Vinkällan's Sommelier Training is the largest and most established programme in the Nordic region for those who want to become a sommelier or deepen their professional knowledge of wine and beverages. The programme is divided into Step 1 and Step 2 and takes you from basic wine knowledge to certified sommelier, with lectures, tastings and practical elements alternating with self-study. The training is offered in several locations in Sweden and is approved and recommended by Svenska Sommelierföreningen.
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About the course.
Completed examination in Vinkällan Dryckesutbildningar's Sommelier Training.
Completed examination in Vinkällan Dryckesutbildningar's Sommelier Training.
What you will learn
What you learn.
After Step 1 you have a solid foundation in the world of wine and beverages: grapes, wine districts, wine styles and wine laws.
You can professionally assess and describe wine using a structured tasting methodology.
In Step 2 you go deeper into classic grape varieties, wine styles and wine regions linked to theory.
You develop practical skills in the sommelier role, including service and food and beverage pairing.
You pass written exams as well as blind tasting of wine, spirits and wine faults.
You take the exam and become a certified sommelier upon a passing result.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Step 1: Foundation Course
16 weeks, eight course sessions: grapes, wine districts, wine styles, wine laws and the basics of spirits and beer. Ends with a written exam and certificate.
Step 2: Certified Sommelier
Approximately 30 weeks, 13 course sessions: in-depth study of classic grape varieties, wine regions and wine styles linked to theory, as well as practical sommelier skills.
Blind Tasting
Structured blind tasting of wine, spirits and wine faults as part of the Step 2 examination.
Service and Food Pairing
Practical elements covering the sommelier's role in service and the pairing of beverages and food.
Exam and Diploma
Written exams and practical examination elements leading to a diploma, an embroidered apron and a gold pin upon a passing result.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The training suits those who want to work professionally as a sommelier in restaurants and hotels, as well as those who already work in the industry or are wine enthusiasts and want to take their knowledge to a diploma level.
What "verified" means here
Verified credential.
When you complete the course, Vinkällan Dryckesutbildningar issues your certificate. Your name, the course content and the issue date are encrypted and secured on blockchain, so it cannot be changed, and anyone can check that it is genuine.
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