The Next Big Thing in The World of Wine The Next Big Thing in The World of Wine
The course aims to help trade professionals and wine enthusiasts to acquire a sufficient depth in the knowledge of wine in order to be able to make the appropriate wine selections and recommendations as well as better appreciate wines.
Course Outline
- Globalisation and the world's wine production & markets overview
- What is Sustainable, Natural, Organic and Biodynamic Wine
- The next big thing in the world of wine
- Evolution of the Wine Industry and Global warming
- Next wine region to look out for – China
- Predicting future wine trends and Investment
- How to Buy Wine – Occasion, Budget, Preference, Food Pairing & Expert advise. Tips on Wine Auction / Internet, Wine Investment & En Primeur (Wine Futures)
- Wine App – learn wine, chose better wine, record your tasting experiences, get a better deal/price, find expert ratings, or pick the best vintage
- Assessment and Practical tasting of the wines
Trainer Profile
Mr George Wong is a celebrated wine educator and in-demand speaker often described as “God of Wine” by local media. With a serious tongue for wine but a strong practitioner of “Wine Edutainment” which is a form of entertainment designed to educate as well as to amuse.
* The trainer is subject to change without prior notice.
| Course Duration | |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 9 hours (3 sessions)
3 hours per session |
| Course Dates | Saturday 15, 22 February and 1 March 2025 |
| Time | 2pm to 5pm |
| Venue | NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House 9 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119241 |
| Registration Closing Date | 31 January 2025 |
| Course Fees per pax (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $196.20
Public: $215.82 |
| Fees payable by Singaporean and PR aged 50 and above (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $52.20
Public: $57.42 |
| Course Material Fee | Participants are required to pay an additional of $130.00 (wine samples and cheese platter) |
| Remarks | *Course dates are subject to change
*A minimum of 18 participants is required for the workshop to commence *This course is eligible for SkillsFuture credits claim (for course fees only) *Please note that there is no refund and no replacement for lesson(s) missed |
