Working with Wines and Beverages in a Restaurant

This professional wine course from Le Cordon Bleu London introduces students to key techniques in wine analysis and evaluation skills, perfect for those looking to gain a professional understanding of wine. The course is lead by Wine Development Manager Matthieu Longuere. A Master Sommelier, Matthieu has years of teaching experience, a wealth of experience working in fine-dining establishments and as a judge for many wine awards.

Techniques include:

• Applying sensory evaluation skills to a range of wines.
• Identifying common wine categories, styles and methods of winemaking.
• Following this course, you will know how to describe the different flavour profile of the major white grape varieties and red grape varieties.

Following this course, you may be interested in studying our continuation course: Managing the Wine & Beverage Offer in a Restaurant.

Key information:

• Qualification: Level 2 Certificate.
• Length: 5 days / 30 hours (plus exam).
• 60 wines tasted + other beverages.
• Reds, whites, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines tasted.
• Will leave you with a fundamental understanding of how to recommend wines in a restaurant setting and the major factors that affect the overall flavour profile of a range of wines.

Please note that the course runs once per week (Monday) for six weeks (including the exam).