Tuesday, May 14, 2013 ~ Class 1-Wine 101
Thursday, May 16, 2013 ~ Class 2- Appellation Laws and White Wines of France
Thursday, May 23, 2013 ~ Class 3-Bubbles from Around the World
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 ~ Class 4-The Wines of North America
Thursday, May 30, 2013 ~ Class 5-The Wines of Bordeaux
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 ~ Class 6-The Red Wines of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 ~ Class 7-Italy
Thursday, June 13, 2013 ~ Class 8 – Spain
Thursday, June 20, 2012 ~ Final Exam
Join Master Sommelier Virginia Philip and her experienced team of sommeliers for an incredible eight-class immersion course in the study of all things wine related. The classes are given at her eponymous wine boutique in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Each class is designed to introduce the foundations of wine tasting, making and the characteristics of various wine regions. This exclusive opportunity is offered only a few times a year and provides a comparable knowledge base to that of an introductory sommelier course.
Virginia’s profound understanding of wine, incomparable experience and long list of accolades makes this course an incredibly rare experience. As only the 10th woman earn the accreditation of Master Sommelier (there are currently only a couple dozen in the world) and awarded the title “Best Sommelier of the United States” from the American Sommeliers Association, Virginia is uniquely positioned to provide exceptional tutelage to clients with varying backgrounds and objectives.
“This immersion course offers a perfect chance for members of the food service and hospitality industries to further their knowledge base and enhance their ability to procure, pair and store wine,” said Philip. “It is also an ideal starter course for wine enthusiasts with an interest in developing their palate and gaining a deeper understanding in the world of wine, simply for personal enrichment.”
All class times are: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Price: $995
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 ~ Class 1-Wine 101
Thursday, May 16, 2013 ~ Class 2- Appellation Laws and White Wines of France
Thursday, May 23, 2013 ~ Class 3-Bubbles from Around the World
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 ~ Class 4-The Wines of North America
Thursday, May 30, 2013 ~ Class 5-The Wines of Bordeaux
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 ~ Class 6-The Red Wines of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 ~ Class 7-Italy
Thursday, June 13, 2013 ~ Class 8 – Spain
Thursday, June 20, 2012 ~ Final Exam
Recommended Reference Books: “Windows of The World” by Kevin Zraly, “Wine for Dummies,” “Exploring Wine” by The Culinary Institute of America, “The Wine Bible” by Karen MacNeil, “Wine Lover’s Companion” by Ron and Sharon Herbst, “Diving Into Wine” by Wayne Belding M.S
The Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy (101 North Clematis, Suite 150, West Palm Beach, FL 33401) opened in November 2011 by internationally renowned Master Sommelier Virginia Philip in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. With nearly 450 personally selected offerings, the shop gives guests access to Philip’s extensive and encompassing experience. The shop offers regular wine and craft beer education programs, group and private tastings, corporate gifts, delivery, cellar management and more. For more information and/or to register for the classes, please call 561/721-6000 or visit www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com.