NEW: Master Sommelier Introductory Course & Certified Sommelier Exam

Following the outstanding success of last year's course, the Court of Master Sommeliers are once again working with The Art Institute of Vancouver to deliver another Level 1 Introductory Course and Certified Sommelier Exam.

The Certified Sommelier Exam itself is the next step in the route to becoming a Master Sommelier, the hospitality industry equivalent of a Master of Wine. There are in fact fewer Master Sommeliers in the world than Masters of Wine and Canada currently only has only two, both resident in Ontario.

The Introductory Course will be instructed by a team of Master Sommeliers and will take place at The Art Institute’s International Culinary School campus on Granville Street

“We are excited to continue working with The Court of Master Sommeliers to offer their courses here in Vancouver” said Mark Shipway, The Art Institute’s Wine Department Head. “The Court’s program is entirely complementary with our existing WSET one and offers a route for students to gain an official Certified Sommelier designation from a world renowned organisation”

This course will have most appeal to individuals working in the hospitality industry who already have qualified to a minimum of WSET Level 2 or Level 3 although this program is open to all including students from other sommelier programs and wine enthusiasts.

To register for the course with Visa, MasterCard or Discover, please visit the website at http://www.mastersommeliers.org/pages_wa/application.jsp and complete the online registration form.

For inquiries about this program please visit the website or contact Kathleen Lewis, Executive Director at klewis@mastersommeliers.org.