The AWS is pleased to offer the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1, a beginner-level introduction to wine. It is suitable for those with an interest in learning more about wine or those starting a wine career. You will have access to this self-paced, on-line course beginning Monday, April 26. You will have until May 23 to complete it, and you will have access for one year. Also, your fee includes a WSET e-book and the test offered…
Find out more »WSET Level 2 Award in Wines—Earn an industry-recognized qualification through the AWS This Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification for enthusiasts seeking a core understanding of wine. You will explore the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown, and learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes, as well as key qualifications and labelling terminology. Completion of Wine Level 1 is not required.…
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This free wine tasting program is designed for non-members, but members are also welcome to join us. Note there is a separate Zoom link to register for the 7PM Pacific session. Join us all four dates! Register using these Zoom session links: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://americanwinesociety.zoom.us/j/81880981712 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://americanwinesociety.zoom.us/j/84159893114
Find out more »CANCELLED This free wine tasting program is designed for non-members, but members are also welcome to join us. Note there is a separate Zoom link to register for the 7PM Pacific session. Join us all four dates! Register using these Zoom session links: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://americanwinesociety.zoom.us/j/81880981712 7:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://americanwinesociety.zoom.us/j/84159893114
Find out more »Get a taste of the unique history Missouri scientists played in saving the global wine industry, and sip the regional wines that make Missouri famous today. On Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. ET, join Museum Curator Nezka Pfeifer of the Missouri Botanical Garden, who has curated the current exhibition, Grafting the Grape: American Grapevine Rootstock in Missouri and the World, for conversation and a virtual tour of the exhibit. AWS Director of Education and St. Louis native Aaron Mandel will…
Find out more »The 19-mile Cape May Wine Trail cuts through some of the most scenic shoreline in South Jersey, from the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to the freshwater Delaware Bay. You will be charmed by the Victorian-Era Beach Town and the wines from the Cape May Peninsula. We begin at Jessie Creek Winery, a relatively young winery making small amounts of high-quality, estate-grown vinifera. We’ll enjoy a charcuterie pairing with their wines. Next up is Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery. With property in…
Find out more »We hope you will join us for our 54th annual Conference. Please visit https://members.americanwinesociety.org/event/aws54 for more information.
Find out more »The winemaking tradition in this region goes back so far that a key town is named Vineland. Over the last generation this vast region returned to those roots, but with a new approach focused on dry vinifera wines but also with the recognition that the red hybrid Chambourcin excels here. Our Journey into the Heart of the Outer Coastal Plan AVA will touch upon some of the Garden State's best-known and most-experienced wine producers. Things start off with a tour and…
Find out more »WSET Level 2 Award in Wines—Earn an industry-recognized qualification through the AWS This Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification for enthusiasts seeking a core understanding of wine. You will explore the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown, and learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes, as well as key qualifications and labelling terminology. Course Overview This is a hybrid course, where…
Find out more »WSET Level 3 Award in Wines – Earn an industry-recognized qualification through the AWS For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this advanced qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET…
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