January 6 to February 9: ONLINE – WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES
Explore major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown, the styles of wines produced from these grapes and key classifications and labelling terminology.
For more information and to register click here.
January 6 to February 2: ONLINE – WSET LEVEL 1 IN SPIRITS
This is a beginner level course for those starting a career in the spirits industry or those wishing to explore spirits for personal interest.
For more information and to register click here.
January 13 to May 4: WSET LEVEL 3 AWARD IN WINES
This is an advanced level course for wine industry professionals, or those seeking to join the profession, or for wine enthusiasts wishing to develop a deeper understanding of wine. This qualification will assist those who may be required to make professional evaluations of wines as to its quality and commercial value. Level 3 will provide registrants with in depth product knowledge that, in turn, will strengthen and support your job skills in product selection for the retail and hospitality sectors.
For more information and to register click here.
January 14 to March 10: WINES OF ONTARIO
A special interest course focused on the wines of Ontario – how they are grown and made. Become familiar with VQA wines and the viticultural areas in which they are grown. Upon successful completion students will receive the Ontario Craft Wineries (formerly known as the Wine Council of Ontario) Certification.
For more information and to register click here.
January 15 to April 1: WINE APPRECIATION II – WINE REGIONS OF THE WORLD
This is a special interest course designed to deepen and refine your wine tasting skills as you explore the major wine regions of the world. Discover wines from historic Old World regions as well as the emerging New World wine regions including South Africa and New Zealand.
For more information and to register click here.
January 27 to March 1: ONLINE – WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES
Explore major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown, the styles of wines produced from these grapes and key classifications and labelling terminology.
For more information and to register click here.
ICCWS 2020 registration open & Sponsorship and Tradeshow opportunities available
The International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS) is coming to Canada next summer and sponsorship opportunities are now available along with Tradeshow registration. From July 12 to 16, 2020, leading researchers, winemakers, grape growers, educators and media from around the world will gather at Brock University for the 10th instalment of the symposium.
Visit registration page.
View Sponsorship and Tradeshow opportunities.
Cuvée 2020 early bird tickets on sale
Early bird tickets are on sale now for the Cuvée Grand Tasting to be held on April 25th.
Plus the Cuvée en Route program runs the entire weekend of Cuvée April 24-26
Niagara Icewine Festival
Celebrate Icewine and all things VQA at the 25th Annual Gala on Friday, January 10, 2020. Plus, choose your wine adventure with a Discovery Pass and enjoy carefully curated wine pairings at participating wineries every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from January 10-26.
For more information visit their website.
