HOST276 — Wine Essentials for the Aspiring Sommelier
HOST 276 - Wine Essentials for the Aspiring Sommelier HOST 276 - Wine Essentials for the Aspiring Sommelier 5 Credits This is a tasting-based course focused on formal wine service techniques. Additional topics covered include: the role of the Sommelier, stemware, service standards, and decanting. Students will have the opportunity to earn resume-enhancing certifications: MAST card (mandatory alcohol servers permit) and WSET certification (Wine and Spirit Education Trust). Course Note Alcohol is consumed in this course. Student must meet age requirement to enroll. Fees HOST Beverage Material Fee Quarters Typically pring Day Designed to Serve Students interested in wine and sommelier techniques, whether for personal or professional reasons. Active Date 20260408T15:01:15 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Understand the history of the beverage industry Comprehend the differences in brewing, fermenting, and creating various beverages (i.e. wines, spirits, beer, coffee, and soda) Understand the importance of beverage to the restaurant and food industries including profit margins, food cost, marketing, and product development Be able to serve beverages in alignment with best practices Be able to taste and discuss flavor wheels in a professional and service-oriented manner Student Learning