​Culinary and Wine Courses

WSET Level 1 - internationally recognized Wine & Spirits Education Trust level 1 Award
A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

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WSET Level 2 internationally recognized Wine & Spirits Education Trust level 2 Award
A beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring wines and spirits for those working in the industry or wine and spirit enthusiasts. For individuals seeking a core understanding of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key classifications and labeling terminology. A basic overview of the key categories of spirits and liqueurs will also be provided. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

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Wine Classes

• How do we love wine?
• South African Wine – An In-depth View
• A Tale of Three Frontenacs
• Here for the right Riesling
• Demystifying Italian Wine
• Mastering Maturation
• American Wines (Beyond California)
• Exploring Wine Faults
• Finding the Perfect Match
• Deciphering Wine Labels
• Willamette Valley, America’s most exciting wine region
• Vine to Glass
• Climate and Flavor workshop

Knife Skills

• Cut down on knife injuries. Learn to chop, slice and dice quickly and efficiently. Workplace injuries in the kitchen can be a pain in more ways than one. Most people do not understand how to properly hold a knife when preparing food. Add to that, kitchen staff and chefs are working overtime to do more with less staff and that leads to less proper training. Saint Paul College can help! This class will teach you proper knife safety, knife grip, using the right tool for the right job, plus how to sharpen and care for knives. Good knife skills cut down on injuries and lead to more efficient preparation. This class is also perfect for those who work in a home care setting preparing meals, dishwashers, bussers and mass food production settings. The class will be hands on practice in slicing, dicing, chopping and much more.