International Wine Guild
The first level Guild certification seminar presents old-world and new-world wine, fortified wines, tasting exercises, descriptive and comparative evaluation techniques, as well as wine and food pairing. Successfully complete the written exam to become a member of the International Wine Guild! This is an introductory course of study designed for individuals who desire to learn about wine. It is open to all who wish to develop a basic knowledge of wine, wine evaluation and wine description and does not require that individuals be employed in the wine or food service industries.
Registration for the seminar includes 150 pages of hand-out materials especially developed for this seminar, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast and a two-course lunch on Sunday. Participants will taste more than 28 wines.
Class is limited to 30 participants, register early to reserve your space! Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are taught at our facilities on the campus of Metropolitan State College of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Click a corresponding "Register" link to sign up.
$475 per person.
Register: Art Institute of Colorado
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, January 10 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, January 11, 2009
Register: Trinidad & Tobago
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, January 17 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, January 18, 2009
Register: Metro State College of Denver
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, January 24 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, January 25, 2009
Register: Metro State College of Denver
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, March 14 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, March 15, 2009
Register: Trinidad & Tobago
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, March 28 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, March 29, 2009
Register: Art Institute of Colorado
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, April 11 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, April 12, 2009
Register: Culinary Institute of Austin
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, April 11 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, April 12, 2009
Register: Metro State College of Denver
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, May 16 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, May 17, 2009
Register: Trinidad & Tobago
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, May 30 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, May 31, 2009
Register: Art Institute of Colorado
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, July 18 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, July 19, 2009
Register: Metro State College of Denver
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, July 25 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Register: Trinidad & Tobago
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, July 25 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Register: Metro State College of Denver
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, September 19 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, September 20, 2009
Register: Trinidad & Tobago
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, September 19 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, September 20, 2009
Register: Art Institute of Colorado
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, October 10 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, October 11, 2009
Register: Metro State College of Denver
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, November 21 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, November 22, 2009
Register: Trinidad & Tobago
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday, November 21 and
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, November 22, 2009
We have a unique opportunity to enjoy an optional five course (six wine) wine dinner on the Friday before each Certification Seminar. This is your opportunity to meet the faculty and other students as well as enjoy a great wine and food experience. Use the registrations below if you would like to join us.
Register: Optional Wine Dinner plus Certification Seminar($650)
Wine Dinner plus the Seminar:
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Friday, January 23, 2009
8:30AM - 5:30PM – Saturday, January 24, 2009
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, January 25, 2009
Register: Optional Wine Dinner plus Certification Seminar($650)
Wine Dinner plus the Seminar:
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Friday, March 13, 2009
8:30AM - 5:30PM – Saturday, March 14, 2009
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, March 15, 2009
Register: Optional Wine Dinner plus Certification Seminar($650)
Wine Dinner plus the Seminar:
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Friday, May 15, 2009
8:30AM - 5:30PM – Saturday, May 16, 2009
8:30AM - 1:00PM - Sunday, May 17, 2009
Because we purchase wines and food based on the number of registrants, no-shows are charged a non-refundable fee equal to $250, per person, unless other arrangements are made at least 5 working days in advance of the seminar.
If for any reason a class is cancelled we will phone or e-mail you 48 hours prior to the start of the class. If a class is cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather (this is very rare) we will reschedule the class. However, if a class is held and you decide not to attend because you believe the weather is bad than it will be treated as a no-show.