UKSA CERTIFIED SOMMELIER COURSE

Founded in 2008, the UK Sommelier Association is committed to promoting excellence in the field of wine and beverage service. The association offers one of the best educational programs providing comprehensive training and certification for wine lovers and aspiring sommeliers. Our courses are designed to enhance knowledge, develop skills, and promote a deep appreciation for wine, beer, spirits, sake, tea, and wine and food pairing.

The NEWLY DESIGNED COURSE FORMAT offers flexibility for both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals to achieve their goals. It is structured into three thematic modules, each of which can be taken as a standalone course with a certificate awarded upon completion. Alternatively, the modules can be combined as part of a comprehensive journey towards becoming a Certified Sommelier, with international recognition.

This approach allows participants to tailor their learning experience to their needs, whether they are looking to deepen their knowledge in specific areas or work towards full sommelier certification. The new course includes tasting 100+ fine wines, beers, spirits and sake, covering the following topics in three modules:

- MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WINE (7 lessons - £750)

  • VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY

  • VINIFICATION

  • WINE MAKING PRACTICES

  • SPIRITS, SAKE AND BEER MAKING

WINE TASTING:

  • AROMA RECOGNITION

  • SENSORY ANALYSIS

  • WINE TASTING TECHNIQUE

    MODULE ASSESSMENT

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- MODULE 2 – WINES OF THE WORLD (7 lessons - £750) 

  • TERRITORY CHARACTERISTIC

  • SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL HISTORY

  • WEATHER, CLIMATE AND MICROCLIMATE

  • INDIGENOUS AND INTERNATIONAL GRAPE VARIETIES

    MODULE ASSESSMENT

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- MODULE 3 – FOOD PAIRING TECHNIQUE (6 lessons - £650)

  • FOOD SENSATIONS

  • TASTE ANALYSIS OF FOOD FAMILIES

  • PAIRING TECHNIQUE

  • PRACTICAL PAIRING WITH WINE, SAKE, BEERS, COCKTAILS AND TEA

    MODULE ASSESSMENT

ADDITIONAL LESSON FOR SOMMELIER DIPLOMA: WINE SERVICE AND WINE MANAGEMENT (1 LESSON - £100)

  • WINE SERVICE

  • SERVICE TEMPERATURES

  • BOTTLE OPENING

  • DECANTING

  • SOMMELIER TOOLS 

  • CELLAR MANAGEMENT

  • WINE LIST CREATION

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A final exam, online and in person, is required to obtain the Sommelier Diploma - Exam dates on the Module 3 schedule

Once graduated, we take pride in helping our sommeliers find their dream jobs through our extensive connections in the hospitality industry.

The professionalism gained during the course has enabled many students to excel in the competitive selection processes of renowned restaurants in London and abroad. Esteemed establishments such as The Ritz, Aqua Shard, The Savoy, Shangri-La, Galvin, The Dorchester, Bulgari, Gordon Ramsay, Novikov, Pollen Street Social, Social Eating House, Hakkasan, Tamarind, Zuma, Roka, and many others proudly feature our sommeliers on their teams.

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