The Champagne Bureau has revealed the dates for its new and internationally recognised Champagne course – the Champagne Specialist Program.
The course is a professional Champagne training program that has been created by a dedicated education department of Comité Champagne, based in Épernay, France.
To present the program, the Champagne Bureau has partnered with two of Australia’s most respected wine training institutions – Sydney Wine Academy and Adelaide Wine and Spirits School. The Sydney courses will run from Monday, 2 September to Monday, 30 September at TAFE NSW in Ultimo, while in Adelaide they will run from Monday 28 October to Monday, 11 November at TAFE SA in Adelaide.
Director of the Champagne Bureau, John Noble said: “We are excited to bring this specialised program to Australia.
“Australia has a dynamic wine and hospitality industry, and we believe that this program will enrich the knowledge and skills of our professionals, helping them to better serve and understand Champagne.”
The course is part of Comité Champagne’s new global education platform and is aimed at wine professionals and hospitality industry personnel who want to develop their Champagne knowledge and skills.
As well as providing in-depth knowledge and expertise about the Champagne appellation, the international program includes modules on viticulture, winemaking processes, and the art of Champagne tasting. The program also emphasises the importance of sustainable practices and the preservation of the Champagne terroir.
On completion, participants will be awarded the title of ‘Champagne Specialist’ recognised globally as a mark of excellence in Champagne education.
More information is available on the Champagne Specialist Program website, or by contacting info@champagne.com.au.