October WSET Foundation (Beijing)

NOTE: for details of our courses in August and September, please SCROLL down…

This qualification gives you an introduction to major wine styles and grape varieties.

You will also learn systematic wine tasting techniques and the basics of wine-and-food matching – with a chance to do some food-wine pairings of your own!

This session also includes a fun and instructive segment on how to read wine lists and appraise them.

You will achieve certification for this internationally recognized qualification by passing a simple multiple-choice exam held at the end of the course.

上课日期10月10日(周日)
中英文授课,有双语言的课件,考试中英文可选
考试时间10月17日(周日)

报名截止日期: 9月26日
请注意每期课程的学员人数上限为8人

Dates and Times: Sunday 10th October
Exam: Sunday 17th October

Courses are in Chinese and English, with study materials in both languages (Chinese and English). Exam is in Chinese or English (optional).

Deadline for registration: September 26th

Please note that we typically accept no more than 8 students in any one class.

Price: 1,900RMB including textbook, study materials, exam fees, food-and-wine workshop and all wines tasted.

To reserve your place, please contact Gus Zhu by e-mail or ring (10) 5960 4050.

Labels: Foundation

October Level 3 Advanced & International Higher (Beijing)

We are happy to offer WSET Level 3 in English (with Chinese language assistance) delivered by some of the highest-qualified and most experienced wine educators in China.

The WSET Advanced & International Higher Certification Course broadens and builds on the knowledge gained from Intermediate Level.

Dragon Phoenix offers a choice of the Advanced Exam (which includes a written exam and is a pre-requisite for the Diploma) or the International Higher Exam (multiple choice only). Both are WSET Level 3.

Dates:

October 16, 23
November 6, 13, 20

Exam Date: TBA

All sessions on the course include critical often blind tastings working from the Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting including over 85 wines and spirits worth over 18,000RMB.

We source wines from all around the world – some not available in China – in order to give our students the widest tasting experience possible.

Our current WSET results include more than 95% achieving Merit or Distinction.

To reserve your place or for more information, please contact Gus Zhu:
info@longfengwines.com
Office Tel: 5960 4050

Labels: Advanced

October WSET Intermediate (Beijing)

We are proud to offer some of the highest quality WSET classes available in mainland China. By taking more time with our students and providing first-rate tuition together with cutting-edge teaching materials, we have achieved excellent results at this and other WSET levels (over 90% of our students achieve Merit or Distinction).

The WSET Intermediate Course offers a 3 day-exploration of the global world of wine and spirits.

WSET Level 2 Intermediate offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with coverage of basic tasting techniques (based on the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting).

The course is suitable for those with a small amount of previous experience with wine. Student numbers are usually limited to no more than 8 to ensure optimum learning.

Instructors include Fongyee Walker (China’s only Master of Wine candidate, a WSET Diploma holder and WSET Certified Educator) and Edward Ragg (Certified Specialist in Wine, a Member of the Society of Wine Educators, holder of WSET Advanced and currently working toward his WSET Diploma and CWE).

Dates and Times 上课日期及时间

周日10月24号 10:00-18:00
周日11月7号 10:00-18:00
周日11月14号 10:00-18:00
考试时间:周日11月21号

Sunday 24 October: 10:00-18:00
Sunday 7 November: 10:00-18:00
Sunday 14 November: 10:00- 18:00

EXAM: Sunday 21 November

Venue: 地址:北京市朝阳区建国路93号院万达广场3号楼806室 806 - 3 WANDA Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang, Beijing

Price: 5,600RMB (includes all study materials, specialist tuition, a set of personal ISO glasses, exam fees, 40 + wines tasted, advice on revision techniques and other support).

Over 10,000 RMB worth of wines are tasted which are sourced from all over the world (some not even available in China!).

To reserve your place, please contact Gus Zhu by e-mail or ring (10) 5960 4050 for any further information.

Labels: Intermediate, WSET

August-September WSET Intermediate Course (Beijing)

We are proud to offer some of the highest quality WSET classes available in mainland China. By taking more time with our students and providing first-rate tuition together with cutting-edge teaching materials, we have achieved excellent results at this and other WSET levels (over 90% of our students achieve Merit or Distinction).

The WSET Intermediate Course offers a 3 day-exploration of the global world of wine and spirits.

WSET Level 2 Intermediate offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with coverage of basic tasting techniques (based on the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting).

The course is suitable for those with a small amount of previous experience with wine. Student numbers are usually limited to no more than 8 to ensure optimum learning.

Instructors include Fongyee Walker (China’s only Master of Wine candidate, a WSET Diploma holder and WSET Certified Educator) and Edward Ragg (Certified Specialist in Wine, a Member of the Society of Wine Educators, holder of WSET Advanced and currently working toward his WSET Diploma and CWE).

Dates and Times 上课日期及时间

周日,8月22号 10:00-18:00
周日,8月29号 10:00-18:00
周日,9月5号 10:00-18:00
考试时间:周六,9月18号

Sunday 22 August: 10:00-18:00
Sunday 29 August: 10:00-18:00
Sunday 5 September: 10:00- 18:00

EXAM: Saturday 18 September

Venue: 地址:北京市朝阳区建国路93号院万达广场3号楼806室 806 - 3 WANDA Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang, Beijing

Price: 5,600RMB (includes all study materials, specialist tuition, a set of personal ISO glasses, exam fees, 40 + wines tasted, advice on revision techniques and other support).

Over 10,000 RMB worth of wines are tasted which are sourced from all over the world (some not even available in China!).

To reserve your place, please contact Gus Zhu by e-mail or ring (10) 5960 4050 for any further information.

Labels: Intermediate, WSET

July WSET Intermediate (Beijing)

For more information, please download our flyer by clicking here.

Our WSET Intermediate Course comprises a 3 day-exploration of the global world of wine and spirits. At Dragon Phoenix, we are proud to offer the highest level of teaching, with instructors including Edward Ragg (a Member of the Society of Wine Educators) and Fongyee Walker (China’s only Master of Wine candidate).

By taking more time with our students than any other WSET provider and providing first rate teaching materials, we have achieved excellent results at this and other WSET levels, with the majority of our students achieving Merit or Distinction.

As China’s only fully independent WSET provider, we also choose from the widest range of wines for our students to taste - often through blind-tastings - with examples from all over the world (see below).

WSET Level 2 Intermediate offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with coverage of basic tasting technique (based on the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting).

The course is suitable for those with a small amount of previous experience with wine. Student numbers are limited (5 to 12) to ensure optimum teaching exposure.

Dates and Times
Saturday 17: 10:00-18:00
Sunday 18: 10:00-13:00
Saturday 24: 10:00-18:00
Sunday 25: 10:00-13:00
EXAM: To be confirmed

Price: 4,900RMB (includes all study materials, specialist tuition, a set of personal ISO glasses, exam fees, 40+ wines tasted, advice on revision techniques and other support). Over 10,000RMB worth of wines are tasted which are sourced from all over the world (some not even available in China!).
To download the registration form click here (only completed and returned registration forms will be considered).

For more information, please contact us by e-mail or ring (10) 5960 4050.

Labels: Intermediate

July WSET Foundation (Beijing)

This qualification gives you an introduction to major wine styles and grape varieties. Please download our flyer by clicking here.

You will also learn systematic wine tasting techniques and the basics of wine-and-food matching – with a chance to do some food-wine pairings of your own!

This session also includes a fun and instructive segment on how to read wine lists and appraise them.

You will achieve certification for this internationally recognized qualification by passing a simple multiple-choice exam held at the end of the course.

Dates and Times
Sunday 18: 14.00-18.00
Sunday 25: 14.00-18.00
EXAM: Sunday 25 July

Price: 1,900RMB including textbook, study materials, exam fees, food-and-wine workshop and all wines tasted.

To reserve your place, please contact us by e-mail or ring (10) 5960 4050.
Please download our REGISTRATION FORM by clicking here.

Labels: Foundation

July WSET Advanced (Shanghai)

For more details, please download the flyer by clicking here.

We are happy to offer the WSET Advanced Course in English WITH Chinese help in Shanghai with the highest-qualified wine educators in China.

The WSET Advanced Course broadens and builds on the knowledge gained from Intermediate Level. Dragon Phoenix also offers a choice of the Advanced Exam (which includes a written exam and is a pre-requisite for the Diploma) or the International Higher Exam (multiple choice only). Both are WSET Level 3.

July 2 and July 9: 6:30-8:30
July 3+4 and July 10+11: 10:15-6:00

Extra on-line study support and practice questions.
Exam date: July 31st as the WSET exam is changing from August 1st. Thus, it’s a good time to take level 3!

Our current WSET results include more than 95% achieving Merit or Distinction.
Our results at Level 3 are especially high- 100% of our last class passed with Merit or Distinction

To download the registration form click here (only completed and returned registration forms will be considered).

To reserve your place or for more information, please contact Fongyee Walker:
fongyee @longfengwines.com
Mobile Tel: 13522147340
Office Tel: 5960 4050

Labels: Advanced, WSET

June WSET Intermediate Course (Beijing)

We are proud to offer the highest quality WSET classes. By taking more time with our students and providing first-rate tuition and teaching materials, we have achieved excellent results at this and other WSET levels, with 90%+ achieving Merit or Distinction.

We strive to make this the most fascinating and informative WSET Intermediate course available in China!
For more information, please download our flyer by clicking here.

The WSET Intermediate Course offers a 3 day-exploration of the global world of wine and spirits - we at Dragon Phoenix are proud to offer top-level teaching of this course in April, with instructors including Edward Ragg (Certified Specialist in Wine, a Member of the Society of Wine Educators, holder of WSET Advanced and currently working on his CWE studies) and Fongyee Walker (China’s only Master of Wine candidate who has recently been cleared to take her MW exam having passed her 2nd Year of study in Adelaide in November 2009).

WSET Level 2 Intermediate offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with coverage of basic tasting technique (based on the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting).

The course is suitable for those with a small amount of previous experience with wine. Student numbers are limited (5 to 10) to ensure optimum teaching exposure.

DATES: 16, 20 & 27 June 10:00-18:00

Venue: 地址:北京市朝阳区建国路93号院万达广场3号楼806室 806 - 3 WANDA Plaza, 93 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang, Beijing

Exam: to be confirmed

Price: 4,900 (includes all study materials, specialist tuition, a set of personal ISO glasses, exam fees, 40 + wines tasted, advice on revision techniques and other support). Over 10,000 RMB worth of wines are tasted which are sourced from all over the world (some not even available in China!).

To reserve your place, please contact us by e-mail or ring (10) 59604050 for any further information.
To download the registration form click here (only completed and returned registration forms will be considered).

Labels: Intermediate, WSET

WSET COURSES

We are approved as an Official WSET (Wines and Spirits Education Trust) Programme Provider. We provide Foundation, Intermediate AND Advanced Courses.
We will be offering the Intermediate and Advanced courses for study in FOUR different ways:
1. Fully Taught Courses
2. Assisted Study (with Tutorial Help Available)
3. Distance Learning (includes course materials and exam fees) - only for Intermediate Leve

Below is an outline of these courses:

Foundation Course

This qualification gives you an introduction to major wine styles and grape varieties. You will also learn systematic wine tasting techniques and the basics of wine and food matching –with a chance to do some food and wine matching of your own!
You will get your certification for this internationally recognized qualification by passing a simple multiple-choice exam. This course is runs for 8 hours and costs 1,900RMB (including wines, materials, examination fee). For more information, contact info@longfengwines.com

Intermediate

This qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with basic tasting technique. It is suitable for those with a small amount of previous experience with wine.

  • How wine is made and other factors influencing the style of wine
  • Key white and black grape varieties
  • Wine-producing regions of the world
  • Sparkling wines, sweet wines and fortified wines
  • Spirits and liqueurs
  • Label terminology
  • Food and wine matching
  • How to taste wine, using the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine

The price for this course is 4,900RMB all-inclusive. For more information please contact info@longfengwines.com

Advanced Course
The Advanced course broadens and builds on the knowledge gained from the Intermediate Level. It is also a pre-requisite for moving onto the Diploma. The Advanced requires previous good knowledge of wine and spirits and also requires study outside of classroom hours to ensure a good grade.
Those who successfully pass the written exam (multiple choice and written answers) and the tasting exam (one wine) will be entitle to use the WSET Advanced logo.
The Advanced Level involves two basic parts:
Unit One - Wines and Spirits of the World
• Production of Wine (location, viticulture, vinification, maturation and bottling, EU labeling regulations)
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Portugal
• Germany
• Central and South Eastern Europe
• South Africa
• Australia and New Zealand
• North America
• South and Central America
• Other Wine-producing Countries
• Sparkling Wines of the World
• Fortified (Liqueur) Wines
• Spirits and Liqueurs of the World
• Information and Advice
• for Customers and Staff.
Unit Two - Tasting and Evaluating Wines of the World
Systematic Approach to Tasting
- how to taste wines and evaluate the quality, style and price.

The price for this course is 10,500RMB all-inclusive. For more information, please contact fongyee@longfengwines.com

Labels: Advanced, Foundation, Intermediate, WSET

15 May: Port MASTERCLASS

Vintage portWe are pleased to offer a Port wine MASTERCLASS this May!

This course is led by the oenologist Jorge Nunes of The Symington Family Estates.

He will present 6 types of Port, including a rare chance to taste Graham’s latest vintage port (2007) !

We will be discussing how this wonderful wine is made and matured and tasting all the wines with some delicious food as well!

15 May 18:30-20:30
170 RMB/ Person

To book tickets, please contact us by e-mail or ring (10) 5960 4050

Location: 年度葡萄酒俱乐部 Les Millesimes Wine Club
地址:北京市朝阳区建外大街永安东里16号CBD国际大厦 3层 100022
Address: 3rd floor 16 Yongandongli, Jianwai Street, ChaoYang District, Beijing, China 100022

Labels: wine tasting