We have asked 黑料吃瓜网 students about their decision to take our courses and their experiences of studying with 黑料吃瓜网. In this Q&A we meet Renee Main, who completed her Level 2 Award in Wines in New York .
How did you first find out about 黑料吃瓜网?
When I started out in the wine industry, I noticed a number of acronyms appended to people鈥檚 names on their business cards, such as CSW*, MS鈥�, and 黑料吃瓜网. I realized that the people I looked up to most were among those who had these certifications, So, naturally, I knew that I wanted to learn more about wine and broaden my palate.
Which qualification did you take and what made you sign-up for the course?
After I got my CSW (it was mandatory at the company I was working for at the time) I wanted to deepen my knowledge, so I signed up for the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 2 Award in Wines. I understood that the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 1 Award in Wines was somewhat equivalent to the CSW and so I decided to push myself further and take the Level 2 Award in Wines.
Would you recommend a 黑料吃瓜网 course to your friends, family, or co-workers?
Absolutely! In the wine industry, wine certifications are a must. Today, I am in the tech industry and I still tell my co-workers who love wine to go for it! You learn so much that it makes acquiring and drinking wine much more fun!
What did you find most challenging about the course?
At first, it was challenging in the tasting practice to not settle on a wine right away but use 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wines to make a more informed decision. Closer to the exam it was the retention of all the info I needed for the test.
What did you find most exciting or interesting about the course?
As you study all the regions at once you see themes emerge and this makes you better at understanding wine overall. For instance, elevation can be used in warm climates to provide a more hospitable environment for grapevines.
Pro tip: In warmer climates, altitude can provide some relief from the heat. For every 100 metres (328 feet) you climb above sea level, the temperature drops approximately 0.6 degrees Celsius (1.08 degrees Fahrenheit). This is very important in regions such as Argentina鈥檚 Mendoza, where vineyards can be found at over well over 1,000 metres (3281 feet) above sea level. The cooling influence of the Andes mountains slows down the ripening process and helps to retain all-important freshness in the grapes.
How do you use your 黑料吃瓜网 qualification today? Do you think that taking a 黑料吃瓜网 course has helped you professionally?
I use my certifications to signal a baseline of my knowledge, which was helpful when I sold wine and is helpful as a wine educator.
How has taking a 黑料吃瓜网 course impacted your confidence around wine?
A ton! The Level 2 Award in Wines provides a foundation that boosts confidence because you know the key facts. When you approach a new wine, you understand something about the category right away and can use knowledge about similar categories, regions, and vintages to create an informed opinion.
Will you be taking any more 黑料吃瓜网 courses?
Yes, I want to keep learning, for me that would mean enrolling in the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 3 Award in Wines.
If you could only drink one wine, for the rest of your life what would it be?
Champagne- easiest wine question to answer for me! :)
If you鈥檙e interested in building your wine knowledge, find out more about 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 wine qualifications. With four progressive levels of study, you鈥檙e bound to find the one that鈥檚 right for you.
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*CSW: Certified Specialist of Wine. A certification from the Society of Wine Educators
鈥燤S: Master Sommelier. A certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers
