MANILA, Philippines - This January, those keen on embarking or continuing a career in the hotel and restaurant industry and/or who simply consider wines a source of immense pleasure can deepen their knowledge on grape varieties, food-and-wine pairings, label terminologies, and other wine-related matters.
Wine Story Academy (WSA) will offer professionals representing diverse industries and serious wine enthusiasts in Manila a chance to further their careers and rekindle their passion for wine with a Wine and Sprit Education Trust (WSET) course. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits will take place on Jan. 22-24 at the G/F of Wine Story in Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Students will learn about the prominent wine regions of the world and taste 47 wines and spirits.
The course will tackle the factors that influence wine, key grape varieties in wine-producing regions across the world, different types of wines, spirits and liqueurs, plus the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine. Successful students will be given a certificate and the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits lapel pin.
There is no prerequisite for attending, though prior knowledge of wine basics is recommended. At present, WSA has a passing rate of 97 percent with 75 percent of all graduates achieving above-average ratings of “Pass with Distinction” and “Pass with Merit.”
WSA conducts four levels of WSET qualification courses as an Approved Programme Provider, and can accommodate wine lovers’ desire for further wine education from any level of experience. To know more about the different qualifications, visit www.winestory.com.ph/academy.php or contact Wine Story at info@winestory.com.ph.
Wine Story stores are located at the G/F of Shangri-La Plaza Mall along EDSA, Shaw (tel. 633-3556); G/F Serendra, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (846-6310); and the G/F of One Rockwell West, Makati City (869-0932). Also visit the Wine Story website at www.winestory.com.ph.