About this Event
Weekly Course: Mondays October 19 - November 9, 2026, from 6-9pm EST
Exam: Monday November 16th, 6-9pm EST
Champagne Specialist: Understanding and Recommending Champagne
The Champagne Specialist certification course is a comprehensive, in-depth, and prestigious course developed by the Comité Champagne. This engaging and extensive exploration is designed to empower industry professionals and enthusiasts alike while providing students the opportunity to taste more than 12 wines throughout the class sessions.
This certification course is designed to allow students to understand and explain wine labels and describe and assess Champagne wines, as well as be aware of the storage and service of wines from Champagne. Whether you are working with Champagne wines, wish to pursue the next step in your wine education, or simply have a true passion for wines from Champagne, the internationally regarded Champagne Specialist certification will take your knowledge & education to the next level!
Upon successfully passing the final examination (both theory & tasting) you will be conferred the title of Champagne Specialist.
Prerequisites: It is recommended that students have WSET Level 2 Award in Wine or equivalent knowledge or experience. In addition, prior to the class they must have completed the CIVC eLearning Levels 1 & 2 modules, available HERE.
Location: Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge, MA
Instructor: Kim Simone
Cost: $725
Tuition includes classroom sessions, all wine, review, textbook, and exam registration.
All participants must be at least 21 years old.
Event venue & nearby stays
Commonwealth Wine School, 35 Dunster Street, Cambridge, United States
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