Wine Etiquette & Appreciation

Step confidently into the sophisticated world of wine appreciation. Master essential wine etiquette and knowledge to speak about red, white, rose and sparkling wine with the finesse of a true connoisseur. If you’re looking to enhance your executive presence and confidence in social-professional settings, this course is for you.

Course Overview

In today’s professional world, business is done not only in meeting rooms but also over dinners, networking events, and high-profile social gatherings. The ability to speak confidently about wine, choose the right bottle, or navigate a wine list with ease can enhance your executive presence and leave a lasting impression.

This 2-day course is tailored for everyone who wants to elevate their social confidence and cultural sophistication. You’ll learn how to taste and evaluate wine using sensory analysis, understand wine labels and classifications, decant wine, select appropriate drinkware, and recommend thoughtful food pairings. These skills not only reflect cultural fluency but also strengthen your credibility and influence in social-professional environments.

Course Highlights

Learn about more than 25 red and white grape varieties used to make wine (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
Participate in guided wine tasting sessions and learn to evaluate wine quality using sight, smell, and taste (sensory analysis)
Understand how to read wine labels to recommend wines by grape variety, vintage, and origin
Elevate your wine experience by learning when and why some wines should be decanted, and the importance of serving each wine at its appropriate temperature in its designated drinkware
Recommend the best food pairings to complement different wines

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Learn about the characteristics and profiles of popular red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Malbec
Explore the distinct attributes of common white wines, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Grigio
Use wine knowledge as a powerful social tool to connect with clients, colleagues, and partners through shared appreciation and thoughtful engagement
Avoid common social missteps and exude polish by knowing how to select, taste, and talk about wine appropriately in formal and informal settings
Cultivate a broader professional persona that goes beyond technical skills by positioning yourself as a confident, well-rounded, and socially adept executive
This course is best attended together with Sake & Whisky Appreciation

Competency Assessment

Written and Case Study Assessment

Stand Out From The Competition With Professional Certificates

Candidates who complete each module with at least 75% attendance and demonstrate competency during assessment will receive a Certificate of Completion by Skills Development Academy and a WSQ Statement of Attainment.

Entry Requirements:

Aged 18 and above
Have basic computer literacy Level 2
Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification and minimum 2 years of working experience; and
Have an English language proficiency equivalent of higher of any of the following – GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet based total) 46-59.

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