A Food & Wine Top Five Professional Wine School
The International Wine Guild Is One Of The Top Five Professional Wine Schools In The US For Professional Wine Education. + click here for more
Fully Accredited Wine School
Professional programs of the International Wine Guild are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. We are a state accredited wine school.
Have you ever wanted more from your wine appreciation? Wanted to dig deeper, become more knowledgeable and possibly an expert of wine? Growing into a wine aficionado requires a love of wine and its history, a desire to know more and a true acquired sense of the subtleties of wine tasting. Whether you are a connoisseur or are a beginner, there are wine schools and sommelier courses that can elevate you to the professional status of wine aficionado. Wine classes are just the beginning of a lifetime of appreciation and professional wine study.
About International Wine Guild Sommelier Classes and Sommelier Training Courses
The International Wine Guild was established to encourage study to develop technical and professional understanding and increased knowledge of wine throughout all areas of the wine and food service industry.
Whether you work in a restaurant, hotel, wine shop, liquor store, are a wholesaler or importer, or are an individual with a passion for wine there are wine certification and advanced diploma programs designed specifically for you leading to a Guild Wine Master diploma.
In addition, if you are a wine educator, or would like to develop the skills to teach others about wine, there is also a wine certification and advanced program path leading to a Guild Wine Master Educator.
The Guild is dedicated to fostering sommelier training at the highest levels and helping both wine professionals and wine enthusiasts increase and expand their knowledge and understanding of wine. To become a Guild member you must successfully complete either the Guild Wine Certification Seminar (one weekend) or the Advanced Wine Sommelier Course. The Guild also teaches numerous classes for the general public.
To learn about our professional diploma and wine certification programs go to the Professional Programs Overview page. The Guild offers professional wine certifications from entry level through Master.
Calendar of Wine Classes
Looking for a Calendar of upcoming Guild Classes? Here is a link showing upcoming classes.
State Accredited Wine School
Professional programs of the International Wine Guild are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.
Map to Wine Guild Classes and Wine Courses
International Wine Guild
at Metropolitan State College of Denver
Campus Box 60, PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Plaza Building, Room 124
303.296.3966 Phone
303.904.3245 Fax
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