WINE 101
Course book is provided to all students.
Frequently asked questions:
Who can take the class? Anyone can take the class as we do not serve alcoholic wine in the class. However, minors under 18 would need parental permission. Why don't you serve wine in your class? The primary reason is that you must be 21 to drink alcohol in Tennessee yet only 18 to serve it. Half of our workforce are 18, 19 and 20-year-olds, and we would have to exclude them from the class if alcohol was served. A secondary reason is to keep the class affordable to the public. We teach private classes at your location or ours. How will we know what wine tastes like? We use varietal grape juices that popular wines are made of and with our Le Nez Du Vin aroma kit and tasting drills we come very close to approximating how these wine taste without the alcohol. Will I be a Sommelier after I take this class? No. This class provides information to those new to wine. Becoming a Sommelier, which means "Wine Steward" in French, requires many years of dedication, training and practical exams. What do we get for taking the this class? All participants will receive a certificate of completion and a waiter's corkscrew, both shown to the left. Do I have to bring materials or study anything before the class? No advance study is needed. Is there a meal break? We take a break and eating options include The Airport Café on the first floor of our building, or The Laredo Taco Company next door. And of course you may bring any snacks or beverages that you want to consume during class. We provide free bottled water and coffee. What is your refund policy? Our refund policy: a full refund will be offered if cancellation notification is provided 24 hours or more in advance. If you provide us less than a 24-hour notice or you miss your scheduled class altogether, we are happy to reschedule or transfer to another individual. Where is your classroom located? We're located on the fifth floor of Airport Executive Plaza at 1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 501, Nashville, TN 37217. For location and directions to our facility click HERE. All public classes are held in suite 501 located on the 5th floor, however larger classes of up to 35 are held in our 2nd floor conference room. Do you have private classes? Yes, we can provide you with private classes at your location and require a minimum of 10 students. Since our exam is online and is administered on laptops we provide, your location needs to have a reliable internet connection. If not, we have paper answer sheets available and it should be noted that it takes about one week to get them graded by mail. Questions? Email ➜HERE Call/text Fred @ 615-330-1572 |
Increase wine sales, profits & tips! Our 6-hour Wine 101 class is but one grape of knowledge in a 1,000 acre vineyard of grapes of world wide wine knowledge. Completing class will not make you a Sommelier, however, you will learn a lot and be more comfortable with wine. In short we take the mystery out of wine! It is is designed for chefs and servers new to wine as well as those under 21. The class is fun, fast paced and not at all snobby! Questions? Email ➜HERE Call/text Fred @ 615-330-1572 Through videos, interactive bottle, glass and equipment displays -as well as sensory analysis- we cover a range of wine topics. Crafted to increase one's wine knowledge and confidence. It helps chefs better understand wine food pairings with diverse cuisines and empowers servers to sell more wine. We focus on 18 Noble grapes varieties, exploring their history, characteristics, notes and geographic areas. We use Pinot Noir, Gerwuztraminer and other grape juices for training, so no alcohol is served, ensuring folks arrive to their evening shift 100% sober. If all your folks are over 21, we can provide alcoholic wines. The class answers questions like: How is wine made? What's the difference between New World and Old World wines? Are still and sparkling wine production the same? What's the difference between aroma and bouquet? What glasses are used for what wine? How do you open a bottle of still or sparkling wine? How do you saber a bottle of Champagne? How do you serve wine, and at what temperature? How do you read wine labels? What is decanting and why is it done? How do most wine tools work? What are the best food & wine pairings? How do you taste wine? What are the most famous wine blends? How do the tongue and olfactory bulb work together? We explore these wine aromas with the world-famous Le New Du Vin (The Nose of Wine) wine aroma kit. This kit contains 54 distinct wine aromas that your nose will be able to sniff, providing you a real sensory experience. Our Wine 101 classes are booked by appointment only with a minimum of ten needed to schedule a class. We can conduct the class in our class room which fits up to 35 people or at your location. If at your location we require a TV with HDMI or wall space where we can set up a screen and digital projector. We supply the variety grape juices and food tasting items. Our rates for the classes are as follows: If 10 students attend, class fee is $90 per person If 15 students attend, class fee is $80 per person If 20 students attend, class fee is $75 per person If 25 students attend, class fee is $65 per person If 30 students attend, class fee is $60 per person Questions? Email ➜HERE Call/text Fred @ 615-330-1572 
All students who pass get a "Waiters's Friend"
Instructor is a CIA trained Certified Wine Professional (CWP®)
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