BWSEd Level 2: Certificate in Wine and Wine Tasting @ The Spirited Gourmet

Saturday + Sunday | 2-6pm both days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND Level 2 is a foundation course for experienced beginners and enthusiasts. It assumes basic exposure to wine and some technical wine tasting knowledge. This program is appropriate for both consumers and professionals in all wine, food, hospitality and service industries.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN The focus is on the unique role that place plays in the world of wine. Students will learn the major wine regions of Europe, how wine making techniques influence wine style, and the language of wine. The aim of Level 2 is to provide a broad range of knowledge about wine history, wine agriculture, and wine making.

LEVEL 2 PROGRAM FORMAT 8 hours classroom program 1-2 hours exam 24 – 30 wines tasted Online multiple choice exam | 25 questions | Minimum passing score 75% Wine tasting exam | 3 wines | 3 short-form questions | 1 essay question

LEVEL 2 SYLLABUS

DAY ONE, PART ONE | 2pm – 3:45pm Veni Vidi Vino: Wines of Italy

DAY ONE, PART TWO | 4pm – 6pm The Language Of Wine – Wine And Words – Wine Label Interpretation – Best New Wines You’ve Never Heard Of

DAY TWO, PART ONE | 2pm – 3:45pm Tour de France: Fundamentals Of French Wine

DAY TWO, PART TWO | 4pm – 5pm Wine And Cheese: Making The Perfect Match – Fundamentals of Wine & Food Pairing – Wines of California, Oregon & Washington

DAY TWO, PART THREE | 5pm – 6pm Online multiple choice & tasting exam

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Guests & students must be at least 21.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Multiple choice exam of 25 questions | Wine tasting exam of 3 wines, 4 short-form questions, and 1 essay question | Complete classroom program | Complete classroom wine tasting exercise

YOUR EDUCATOR

JONATHON ALSOP is founder & executive director of the Boston Wine School, author of The Wine Lover’s Devotional and In Vino Veritas, and a commentator for National Public Radio on WGBH | Boston Public Radio and Under The Radar.

He began writing about wine, food and travel in 1988 and emerged as a wine expert through his syndicated wine column. He has contributed numerous articles to the Associated Press, Frequent Flyer Magazine, La Vie Claire, Beverage Business Magazine, Mobil Travel Guides, Fodor’s Travel Guides, Boston Globe, and many others.

Jonathon founded the Boston Wine School in 2000 where he teaches wine and food classes in a dedicated 100% snob-free zone. His new book Wine Life: A Collection Of Verses will be published in 2025.

VENUE

THE SPIRITED GOURMET | thespiritedgourmet.com | 448 Common Street, Belmont MA 02478