The Wine Smarties has teamed up with Master Sommelier Peter Neptune and will be offering the WSET wine certification for individuals and professionals looking to improve their wine knowledge.
The Wine Smarties presents the first San Diegan internationally recognized wine certification program. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was founded in 1969 in London England to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages for those already in or intending to join the trade, and enthusiastic consumers throughout the world. Since it's inception, WSET has grown into the leading and most recognized educational program in the alcohol beverage industry worldwide. Currently, the program is available in over 47 countries in 13 languages and teaches an astonishing 21,000 students every year.
The WSET courses are ideal for wine and spirits enthusiasts, professionals, or those interested in entering the industry. For professionals and consumers alike, the WSET provides an easy to understand, professional approach to learning about each wine region in a comprehensive way. You will also learn how to systematically taste wines in a method that sets you apart. Its certifications are internationally recognized credentials that can be applied throughout the wine industry, not just specific segments such as restaurants. If you wish to pursue the Master of Wine accreditation, WSET serves as an acknowledged feeder program to prepare you for that pursuit.
As a business affiliate and student of Peter Neptune, Master Sommelier, dba Neptune School of Wine, Lindsay Pomeroy of The Wine Smarties will become the first in San Diego County to offer such an esteemed certification. Classes are scheduled beginning September 14, 2009 and will be held at The Holiday Inn Express San Diego, Murphy Canyon Road. In addition to the wine certifications, a spirits program is also going to be offered. This is a big and exciting milestone in Lindsay’s professional career and for San Diego County.
ABOUT THE WINE SMARTIES
Lindsay Pomeroy, the visionary and Principal Consultant of The Wine Smarties, boasts a diverse resume perfectly suited for her company’s mission of wine education. Full of pizazz and endless new ideas, she adds sparkle to the world of Wine! Her background is perfectly paired to her mission of helping people get "wine smarter." She spent several years as a teacher in Italy, Boston and San Diego. She helped manage the busiest and most successful wine bar in San Diego, and obtained her Specialist of Wine certification with The Society of Wine Educators! Lindsay teaches her wine classes at different venues throughout San Diego and has consulted for many retailers and restaurants in the county. You can find her blog at www.wineandhospitalitynetwork.com. She specializes in taking private wine parties and events, industry trainings, wine list writing, and group classes to the next level with her passionate and Inventive approach!