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AWS Intro to Wine – First Pour™ Hospitality Tailored
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AWS Intro to Wine – First Pour™ Hospitality Tailored
  • Classroom Cost: $145.00
  • Online Cost: $95.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 3-4 hours. Online ZOOM: 3-4 hours.
Includes:

What’s Included with Your Course

Discover, taste, and grow your confidence with the Academy of Wine & Spirits.

Every course includes:

  • A comprehensive digital textbook
  • Classroom learning, self-paced online study, or live Zoom classes, depending on your course
  • An online examination
  • A verified digital certificate and badge upon successful completion, with lifetime access
  • Classroom courses also include carefully selected samples, depending on your course.
  • Your credentials are always ready to verify, download, print, and share—on LinkedIn, your CV, or wherever your next opportunity takes you.

Make It Extra Special

Choose the Premium Certification Pack at checkout for a printed course booklet, premium printed certificate, and Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin.

Learn anywhere. Celebrate your achievement for life.

What Is Covered?

Wine History & Basics: Understanding wine's evolution and its significance in today's dining culture.

Grape Varieties & Wine Styles: Exploring major grape types and the diverse styles of wine they produce.

Wine Production: A look into how different wines are crafted, from vineyard to bottle.

Tasting Techniques: Developing skills to assess wine through appearance, aroma, and palate.

Food & Wine Pairing: Learning the principles of pairing wines with various cuisines to enhance flavors.

Service & Storage: Best practices for serving wine and maintaining its quality.

Benefits for Your Team:

Enhanced Guest Experience: Staff will be better equipped to recommend and serve wines, leading to increased guest satisfaction.

Increased Sales: Knowledgeable staff can confidently upsell wines, boosting revenue.

Professional Development: Employees gain valuable skills, fostering career growth and retention.

Who Should Attend?

Front-of-House Teams: Servers, hosts, and bartenders who interact directly with guests and can influence wine sales through informed recommendations.

F&B Managers & Supervisors: To better guide their teams and elevate the wine service experience across the property.

Culinary Staff: Chefs and kitchen personnel who want to understand how wine and food interact to enhance guest satisfaction.

New Hires & Cross-Training Staff: Perfect as part of onboarding or skill development programs within hotels and resorts.

Spa and Concierge Teams: Anyone who may be asked to recommend dining experiences or help guests select wines for special occasions.

Whether your team works in casual dining or fine dining, this course provides a solid foundation in wine knowledge, helping them speak with confidence and deliver elevated service across every guest touchpoint.

Course Cost:

Classroom: $145 

Online: $95

What’s Next:

AWS Level 1 – Certified Junior Sommelier™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD! 

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