Le Cordon Bleu London’s Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy and Management is a professional wine course like no other. Developed by renowned wine professionals, this diploma is a full-time wine business management course that fully prepares you to succeed in the world of wine with an operational and strategic approach to the food and drinks business. This course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of wine, its integration with gastronomy and their management within a commercial environment.
This highly interactive course combines the theory of wine with a strong emphasis on practical learning and tasting. It aims to develop your passion in wine and the culinary arts and provide you with theory, experience and a practical approach that ensures you are prepared to begin working within the professional world of wine, including gastronomy.
The core focus of the course is to provide wine knowledge through topics such as Wine Sensory Analysis, Wine Production and Wine Producing Countries & Regions. You will learn in-depth analysis and evaluation of an extensive range of wines and beverages and how to position them in relation to the global wine industry. You will attend in-house and industry presentations and field trips, enabling you to develop your skills and relate the wine flavour profile to the method of production and region of origin. At the same time, you will also develop a holistic understanding of wine, its material qualities, service, and the importance and significance in a global culinary and cultural setting.
Gastronomy is a further focus of the programme, providing you with the opportunity to integrate production, the art of service and the management of wine and all types of beverages in a culinary setting. You will learn to relate to the contemporary world of gastronomy through the practical art of wine and beverage service, as well as the relevant theoretical foundation. Pairing sessions will include a range of wine styles and beverages including beers, spirits, coffee and tea. Beverages will be paired with an extensive range of world cuisines, cheeses, pâtisseries and chocolates to illustrate dining experiences and culture from all sectors of the hospitality industry.
The management aspect of the course ensures that you are familiar with the commercial environment through such disciplines as wine and beverage cost control, marketing and distribution processes. You will learn the technical and theoretical knowledge necessary to effectively manage a wine and beverage department, including the logistics, distribution and marketing within the wine and spirit industry, including current trends and statistics which help to make decisions around products and services. The course will provide important communication strategies, presentation skills, research skills and professional and career development.
In conjunction with Le Cordon Bleu’s own lecturers and teaching chefs, students will benefit from guest lectures from industry professionals with topics including natural wines, e-commerce, marketing, sake and glassware. The course features diverse teaching methods including lectures, customer service skills, tasting sessions, and experience observing operations in Le Cordon Bleu’s CORD restaurant. Students will conduct events such as a virtual wine tasting, where they will employ the practical skills they have learned in a public setting.
To compliment the theoretical and practical learning of the course students will visit different wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants in the UK, and participate in various trade tastings and wine events. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain industry insight and apply new knowledge in different settings.
The diploma includes 2 terms of study at Le Cordon Bleu London, which may be followed by a 3-month internship.
The course can also be studied in non-consecutive terms, and is perfect for junior wine professionals who wish to develop their understanding further, and for anybody looking to undertake a professional career in the wine industry.
Duration: 6 months | 459 Guided Learning Hours, 360 Self Directed Learning Hours
Price: £16,087
Diploma fees include: uniforms, learning materials, subscription to Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages
Guided Learning Hours per week: approximately 24 hours
Entry requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, evidence of English language. All students must be aged 18 years or over.
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