Native Varieties, Diverse Terroirs
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In-class Learning
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Date: Saturday, September 23rd at 9:30 am – 4:30pm
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Date: Saturday, October 21st at 9:30 am – 4:30pm
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Date: Saturday, November 25th at 9:30 am – 4:30pm
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Date: Saturday, December 9th at 9:30 am – 4:30pm
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Date: Tuesdays, September 12th – October 31st at 6pm – 8pm
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in Sudbury
Date: Mondays, September 18th – October 30th, 2023 at 6pm – 9pm
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Date: Saturday, October 14th, Sunday October 15th and Saturday, October 28th at 9:30am – 4:30pm
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Date: Saturday, October 14th, Sunday October 15th and Saturday, October 28th at 9:30am – 4:30pm
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WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits
Date: Saturdays, November 4th, 11th and 18th at 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines – starting soon!
Date: Wednesdays, August 30th – December 13th at 6pm – 8pm
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30th – October 29th at 10:30am – 4pm
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WSET Level 3 Award in Sake
Date: Saturday, November 4th, Sunday, November 5th and Saturday, November 11th at 9:30am – 4:30pm
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Wines of Portugal Certified Ambassador Course
Date: Saturday September 16th, 2023 from 10:30am-1:30pm
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Italian Wine Scholar (Unit 2)
Date: Thursdays, September 21st – November 9th at 6pm – 8pm
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Spanish Wine Scholar
Date: Tuesdays, October 3rd – November 21st at 6pm – 8pm
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French Wine Scholar
Date: Thursdays, March 28th -May 30th at 6pm – 8pm
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Online Learning
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines – starting soon!
Date: Monday, August 21st – Sunday, September 24th
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WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits – starting soon!
Date: Monday, August 21st – Sunday, September 17th
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines – starting soon!
Date: Monday, August 21st – Sunday, September 24th
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines – starting soon!
Date: Monday, August 28th – Sunday, October 29th
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Certificate in Scotch Whisky
Enrollment is open at any time
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Certificate in Irish Whiskey
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Certificate in Gin
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All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.
Starting Soon: WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines
The market-leading WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines qualification provides expert level knowledge and develops key analytical skills for success in the global wine business. Perfect for both the trade professional and the serious enthusiast, the course will arm you with specialist-level skills and experience, plus international recognition as an expert in the field of wine.
Holders of the Diploma will be able to identify characteristics of the principal wines of the world, make informed assessments of a product’s quality and value, and identify appropriate opportunities for the products within a given market.
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to underpin the job requirements in such roles as Food & Beverage Manager, Wine Buyer or Sales Executive.
The Diploma fulfills the prerequisite for the wine qualification requirement for entry to the Master of Wine (MW) program.
To enroll in the Diploma, you must have successfully completed the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (previously known as the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits or WSET Advanced Certificate). If your first language is not English, you are strongly recommended to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or be able to demonstrate an equivalent ability level.
The 2023-25 in-class program in Toronto will start on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501. Learn more.
The 2023-25 online program will start on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. Learn more.
The IWEG experience
As the leading organization in wine, spirits and sake education in Canada, IWEG has offered the WSET Level 4 Diploma since 1988.
Our Diploma graduates over the years have gone on to become vital members of the wine and spirits industry in Canada and worldwide. IWEG holds the record for having the largest amount of Diploma graduates in Canada!
IWEG has been offering Diploma studies for longer than any institute outside of the WSET School in London, which means we enjoy a long history of student success. Our passionate and highly qualified Diploma educators, who come from different fields within the trade, provide on-going support to help you master the analytical tasting skills and supplemental theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed.
Climats of Burgundy with John Szabo
Climats of Burgundy with John Szabo
With the support of the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB), join Master Sommelier and IWEG visiting instructor John Szabo for an evening of tasting and exploration focusing on the climats of Burgundy. The masterclass will take place on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 at 6pm – 8pm. Sign up now!
Master Sommelier John Szabo was the first Canadian to add the “MS” after his name in 2004. He holds the international Wine & Spirits Education Trust Diploma with honours, as well as the Canadian Sommelier Guild diploma. He’s principal critic for WineAlign.com, Canada’s premiere wine resource, and co-host and producer of the podcast Wine Thieves with a global following in the trade. He writes a monthly wine advisory for Canaccord Genuity, a global financial services management company headquartered in Canada, as well as a column for Grapevine Magazine, and contributes to many international trade and consumer publications. He’s currently co-writing on a book on wine chemistry.
On the consulting side, John builds wine programs across Canada, and is currently sourcing wines for Accor/Fairmont/Sofitel Hotels in Québec. He is a regular guest speaker at events worldwide and has delivered masterclasses for virtually every major wine trade associations and has taught countless wine courses over the years, among others, for the CMS and IWEG. He has travelled to virtually every wine producing country on earth in pursuit of fine wine and to keep on top of this fascinating industry, including two visits to New Zealand. In his spare time, he tends to his new vineyard in Prince Edward County.
Broaden Your Wine Knowledge in a Structured Way
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is am intermediate-level course for those entering a profession in the wine industry as well as for enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
This 17-hour course provides fundamental product knowledge and systematic tasting skills. Expect to spend 11 hours on preparation and review outside of the classroom.
You’ll learn:
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
- The style and quality of wines
- Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
- Principles of food and wine pairing
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Date: Tuesdays, September 12th – October 31st at 6pm – 8pm
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Learn the Key Factors in the Production of Wine
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced-level course is for industry professionals as well as dedicated enthusiasts who want to develop a broader and deeper understanding of wine. You’ll have a thorough understanding of grape growing and wine making and the factors that account for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world. You’ll learn how to use your tasting notes to make objective conclusions on a wine’s style, quality and readiness for drinking.
This 40-hour course provides in-depth and detailed understanding of how human and natural factors in vineyard and winery affect wine style, quality and price. It further develops systematic tasting and description skills. Expect to spend 50 hours of preparation and review outside of the classroom.
You’ll learn:
- Grape varieties, wines and wine-growing regions in detail
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still wines of the world, sparkling wines of the world and fortified wines of the world
- How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
- How to make appropriate wine recommendations
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Date: Wednesdays, August 30th – December 13th at 6pm – 8pm
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Free Webinars: Wines of Georgia
Offered by the Wine Scholar Guild, these two free webinars will cover the essentials of Georgia, a country where wine is central to culture, history and identity. Georgia is a fascinating paradox. This mountainous country protected by the Caucasus is a homeland of wine and also home of the “qvevri”, the clay fermentation vessel engineered 8000 years ago by the world’s earliest winemakers.
Rich in hundreds of native varieties, and in diverse terroirs. But the rebirth of Georgia as an ambitious global fine wine nation is recent, as winemakers seek to diversify markets from the old reliance on Russia.
Session 1: Thursday, November 2, 12PM
This session will be led by Master of Wine, and Georgia expert, Sarah Abbott. You will learn the essentials of Georgian terroir, grape varieties, wine styles, qvevri, and denominations.
Session 2: Thursday, November 16, 12PM
For this session, Sarah will be joined by acclaimed wine journalist and author Andrew Jefford, who has written with soul and insight about his visits to Georgia. In this second webinar Sarah and Andrew will explore the deeper culture of Georgian wine, the leading wines and trends of contemporary Georgian wine, and the place for Georgian wine today. To accompany this session, a list of optional wines to pre-purchase on your own will be provided in advance.
This course is free of charge and open to all, however registration is required. Sign up now!