Intermediate
The Sommelier Position
An in-depth study of the sommelier profession, from wine service technique and blind tasting methodology to wine list construction and guest relations. Designed for hospitality professionals pursuing or refining a career in wine service.
Course Outline
- 01
The Role of the Sommelier
The sommelier occupies a unique position within the hospitality profession, standing at the intersection of deep product...
- 02
Wine Service Fundamentals
Wine service is the most visible expression of a sommelier's skill, and it is where theory meets practice in real time. ...
- 03
Building and Managing a Wine List
A wine list is the most public artifact of a sommelier's judgment. It communicates the restaurant's identity, reflects t...
- 04
Tableside Manner and Guest Relations
Tableside manner is where a sommelier's knowledge, empathy, and instincts converge into a single interaction that define...
- 05
Tasting Methodology and Palate Development
Systematic tasting methodology transforms wine evaluation from a subjective, impressionistic exercise into a structured ...
- 06
Certification and Career Development
Professional certification provides structure, credibility, and benchmarks for a sommelier's ongoing development, but it...