CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS( continued)
Wine Steward 200( Prerequisites: WS 100; WSET ® Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits or ISG 1; acceptance on a first-come basis)
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WS 200 is an advanced-level program for wine enthusiasts and for people interested in restaurant, hospitality, and wine trade vocations. Based on the world-renowned WSET ® Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits, the program also includes intermediate instruction in restaurant wine service. WSET ® Level 3 builds on the topics of WSET ® Level 2 to create a greater depth of knowledge and experience. WS 200 is the second of two prerequisites for the BJWI-CAPS Professional Sommelier Program.
Duration: 2.5 hours, once a week for 18 weeks 6:30 to 9:00pm Course offerings: September 17, 2013( Tuesdays) and September 2014 Cost: $ 1,200 plus GST
BJWI Professional Sommelier Program— CAPS Certified( Prerequisites: WS 200; or WSET ® Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits; or ISG 2: acceptance based on individual applications)
The PSP is an in-depth, rigorous and challenging program that covers knowledge and service of wine, spirits, beer, and other beverages; sensory theory and evaluation; food and wine interactions; the business of wine; and management of a restaurant wine program. Graduates receive a professional Sommelier designation recognized by CAPS and ASI.
A PSP is currently in progress: the next PSP start date is TBA. Cost: $ 3,250 plus GST
Register for all courses at Banville & Jones, 204-948-WINE( 9463) or inquire at bjwi @ banvilleandjones. com.
For full course descriptions, please visit www. banvilleandjones. com and click on“ Taste and Learn.”
WINE APPRECIATION: BASICS PROGRAMS
Wine Basics, Level 1
This course is for anyone who enjoys wine and wants to know more. The two evenings focus on: tasting wines from major grape varieties, putting words to wine tastes, discovering how quality affects price, navigating restaurant wine lists, and the basics of food and wine. Classes run 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Tuscan Room of Banville & Jones.
Course offerings: September 18 & 25( Wednesdays) or October 3 & 10( Thursdays) Cost: $ 79.00, plus GST
Beyond Basics, Level 2
An intermediate course that builds on the knowledge gained in Level 1. This course covers: why place matters: tasting through the world ' s main wine regions; as well as sparkling, Champagne, Ports and fortified wines. Four nights of classes run 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Tuscan Room of Banville & Jones.
Course offerings: October 16 to November 6( Wednesdays) Cost: $ 159.00, plus GST
Red River College Seminars
Banville & Jones is partnering with Red River College to bring exciting wine seminars to their Continuing Education Programs. Fall programs in wine and food pairing held at the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute will be announced by early August at www. banvilleandjones. com / wineinstitute. php, and are open to all.
Register for Basics courses by calling Banville & Jones at 204-948-WINE( 9463) or inquire at bjwi @ banvilleandjones. com. Gift cards are available for Banville & Jones Basics classes. www. banvilleandjones. com 51