Week

Date

Topic

Tutor

Week 1

12 JAN

Introduction and Welcome

KH

Week 2

19 JAN

Viticulture and Vinification

KH

Week 3

26 JAN

Bordeaux and South-west France

MP

Week 4

2 FEB

Burgundy and Alsace

MP

Week 5

9 FEB

Loire and Rhône valleys

Languedoc-Rousillon

South-East France   

KH

Week 6

16 FEB

Italy

MP

Week 7

23 FEB

Spain and Portugal

KH

Week 8

2 MAR

Northern Europe

Austria, Hungary and Germany

MP

Week 9

9 MAR

New World Part I

North America

South America: Chile and Argentina

KH

Week 10

16 MAR

New World Part II

South Africa, New Zealand and Australia

KH

Week 11

23 MAR

Sherry and similar Liqueur Wines

MP

Week 12

30 MAR

Port and similar Liqueur Wines

Madeira

MP

Week 13

6 APR

Spirits

MP

Week 14

20 APR

Sparkling Wines

KH

Week 15

27 APRIL

Optional WSET Examination

Unit 1:multiple choice paper and short written paper.

Unit 2:an internally set and assessed blind tasting of one wine.

KH&MP