 Wine knowledge has become an important tool in every aspect of the hospitality industry. The demand for properly trained wine professionals has risen exponentially. In response, Algonquin College offers the region’s premier Sommelier Certificate Program. Seven compulsory courses reward the successful student with the much sought-after Sommelier Certificate and Sommelier pin, an award recognized by the industry and the general public as a premiere achievement.
Courses are taught in the College’s prestigious C.A. Paradis Wine Lab and feature tasting of a wide variety of wines from the LCBO’s general list and from current Vintages’ releases. Wine tasting is the first component to be developed in this program. Major grape varieties are studied along with every major growing area of the world and the viticulture and viniculture practiced in each. Food and wine matching is an important focus of the program and both theory and practical aspects are presented. Cellaring tips, marketing techniques, wine list development and the proper service of wine are all topics covered in this program. The emphasis of this program is to develop well rounded and knowledgeable Sommeliers.
To earn the Sommelier certificate, students must successfully complete all courses. Many graduates have found employment in a wide variety of positions in the hospitality industry, as well as the wine and spirit industry. Graduates are presented with a distinctive Sommelier pin to recognize the standard of excellence attained. |
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Algonquin graduate and local hero Marc Lepine has won gold at the Canadian Culinary Championships! Congratulations to Marc and his team (including fellow sommelier program graduate Steve Robinson) for this landmark achievement. Read more at this link Local Chef Wins Big. Marc, Steve and team work at the Dow's Lake area ATELIER restaurant. Also huge thanks to Marc's friends and colleagues in the local restaurant community for helping him stay open while he and his staff were in Kelowna. That is a real testament to the collaborative and supportive nature of the Ottawa food community. Good work everyone! |
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Summer session courses are now available at AlgonquinCollege.com.
We are running a full slate of classes, with the exception of Old World Wines and Sommelier Advanced, and it is the best summer school in town!
Check out the dates and times at http://xweb.algonquincollege.com/woodroffe/program.aspx?query=0820X02PWO
Be sure to scroll down to see all the information.
Or you can search for "sommelier" from the Algonquin College home page.
See you there! |
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Restaurant International, Algonquin College's secret gem, has been serving delicious meals for over 35 years. We offer an express meal which is a perfect before-class dinner consisting of any 2 courses of the evening service. It’s only $15.99 per person! Begin the meal between 5:30 - 5:45 leaving time to make your 7:00 pm class – it’s adjacent to the C.A. Paradis Wine Lab. To make a reservation, please call 613-727-7691 book on-line at www.restaurantinternational.ca. |
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Looking forward to posting its usual ‘sold out’ sign in its 32nd year, the California Wine Fair begins its seven-city tour through Canada in Ottawa on Friday evening, March 30, 2012. There’s a $5 discount on the admission price extended to Algonquin College Sommelier students and Grads. State that you are an Algonquin student or graduate when ordering tickets; most Grads wear their pins.
Over 110 wineries will offer sample tastings of over 450 wines for an all-inclusive tasting and general admission price of $70. With admission only $65 to Algonquin Sommelier students and Grads, learn more and order your tickets now by clicking here…
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When you finish the Sommelier Certificate Program you don't only get a piece of paper. Here's a wonderful preview of what else is in store for you by taking a look at our most recent Gala dinner as written by the Valedictorian for the class and newly-minted Sommelier Graduate, Bethany Harpur. |
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