Welcome to the Spier Wines Masterclass Course, where you can become a wine advisor for Spier Wines, and grow your beverage knowledge by learning directly from the winemaker.
Join the Spier team as they lead you through the vineyards and wine cellar, and enjoy the unique experience of learning directly from the winemaker.
In this course you will:
The Spier Wines Masterclass Course has been designed to be user-friendly. Whilst completing this course, you can easily track your progress using the Progress tab. The course begins with the following modules, Introduction, Winemaking Philosophy, and History. Next, you will learn firsthand about the unique Location, Vineyard Practices, and Winemaking Techniques that have made Spier Wines an internationally acclaimed wine brand. The Spier Wines section will provide you with all the knowledge you need to confidently recommend their wines to your guests. In each section you will find captivating videos, in-depth topic notes, as well as a fun and challenging Test Your Knowledge quiz.
The Discussion Forum provides a platform where you can interact with the Spier Wines Masterclass Course tutor, as well as fellow students currently completing the course. Scenario-based questions will be asked by your tutor on the Discussion Forum. These discussions are designed to give you the opportunity to master the art of recommending Spier Wines. You will be able to discuss the various wines on this forum with fellow students, and share ideas and sales techniques with each other.
It is recommended that you print out the Spier Wines Masterclass Printable Notes before beginning the course. These notes can be found on the Spier Wines Masterclass contents page under the heading Course Handouts (located on the right hand side of the screen). Another printable resource available under the Course Handouts is the Spier Wines Cheat Sheet which provides a detailed overview for each of the wines in the Spier Wines range. This Cheat Sheet can be used to help refresh your knowledge about the various Spier Wines on offer.
Once you've completed all five sections (including the Test Your Knowledge quizzes) of the Spier Wines Masterclass Course you will write The Ultimate Test Your Knowledge quiz. The course pass rate is 70% or higher. The Test Your Knowledge quizzes make up 60% of your final mark while The Ultimate Test Your Knowledge quiz makes up the other 40% of your final mark for the Masterclass Course.
Are you ready to become an expert on Spier Wines wines?... Absolutely!
Well, then let's get you started on this exciting journey of becoming an accredited Spier Wines advisor!
You should have completed the Beverageintelligence Wine101 course and been nominated as a Wine Advisor in your property.
Richard is the Course Curator for the Beverageintelligence Online University Courses. He is passionate about sharing his wine knowledge to others by creating online education tools. Richard’s happy place is the kitchen where he likes to be creative and prepare great meals to share with friends and family. He has been introduced in the world of wine by his father and like him has strong preference for wine from the Graves Appellation of Bordeaux.
I was born and raised in the small city of Port Elizabeth and hospitality has always been a part of my upbringing, whenever we used to have guests at home, my mother would always send me to go and serve them a refreshment drink. That has laid the foundation to the person that I am today, who loves to serve, share information and learn new skills. I believe that when we exchange information, skills, we help to make a generation of empowered individuals.
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