WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The course will cover:
- The main techniques that are used in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality
- The principal and specialty categories of sake
- The sake industry and the commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
- The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
- How to taste sake, and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)
You’ll be able to taste over 40 sakes during the course by using the WSET level 3 Sake SAT to understand how the key factors in the wine production of wine are influencing the style and quality of wines.
Successful candidates will be able to describe the characteristics of the principal sake categories and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and price. They will consequently be in a position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of sakes in a variety of situations.
- 17 years + experience in wine education and we are well connected with the wine & sake industry
- Our educators are knowledgeable, passionate, engaging and sharing a commitment to delivery courses and tastings to the highest educational standards
- All our courses and tastings are delivered with utmost professionalism filled with fun
- We will provide extra support for your learning in-class and between classes
- Incredible wine and sake selection. All wines and sakes are specially chosen to showcase the best examples for educational requirements. We will make sure every wine and sake we select has a story to tell
- Great networking among students. Many of our students form life long bonds with one another to share a mutual passion
- Fun and exclusive wine & sake study trips
梅康妮 Corinne Mui – Chief Educator
DipWSET, 酒サムライ (Sake Samurai), M.Com, B.Com
– WSET Certified Wine & Sake Educator and Assessor
– WSET Educator Training Programme Assessor
– VDP Ambassador
– Greek Wine Ambassador – Asia
Certified Educator of:
– Sud de France Master Level Programme
– Rhone Valley Wines
– Bordeaux Wine School
– German Wine Academy
– Australian Wine Discovered
– Barossa Wine School
– Wines of Chile Academy
– New Zealand Certification Programme
– Wines from Spain Academy
– Rioja Wine Academy
– Academy of Wines of South Africa
– Sake Sommelier Association
Green Room, 3/F, The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Duration
20 tutorial hours (8 sessions, 2.5 hours per session)
The online learning module will be available to you prior to the course start, please plan in enough time for this element of the course.
Examination
Unit 1 – Theory Examination
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Format: 50 multiple-choice questions (Part 1)
3 Short written answers, 25 marks each (Part 2)
* In order to secure a pass for the theory examination a candidate will be required to attain a minimum mark of 55% in both part 1 and part 2.
Unit 2 – Tasting Examination
Duration: 30 minutes
Format: Blind tasting of two sakes
* A mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass in Unit 2
Passing grade:
Pass – Aggregate mark of between 55% and 64%
Pass with Merit: Aggregate mark of between 65% and 79%
Pass with Distinction: Aggregate mark of 80% and above with no individual Examination paper below 65%
* In order to be awarded the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake, candidates must achieve a pass in both units of the examination.
Entry Requirement
You are recommended to have WSET Level 1 Award in Sake or equivalent level of knowledge. You must be aged 18 or above.
| Code | Date | Time | Language | Fee | Examination Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASC2211WK (Weekend Intensive) |
Nov 26 Dec 3, 10, 17 (Sat) |
1:00pm – 6:15pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,380 | 7 Jan 2023
Sat, 9:00am-11:30am |
Full |
| WASC2302 (Weekday Evening) |
Feb 10,17,24 Mar 3,10,17,24,31 (Fri) |
7:30pm – 10:00pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,380 | 13 May 2023
Sat, 9:00am-11:30am |
Enrol |
| WASC2305WK (Weekend Intensive) |
May 20,27 Jun 3, 10 (Sat) |
1:00pm – 6:15pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,380 | 8 Jul 2023
Sat, 9:00am-11:30am |
Enrol |
| Code | Date | Time | Language | Fee | Examination Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASC2211WK (Weekend Intensive) |
Nov 26 Dec 3, 10, 17 (Sat) |
1:00pm – 6:15pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,380 | 7 Jan 2023
Sat, 9:00am-11:30am |
Full |
| WASC2302 (Weekday Evening) |
Feb 10,17,24 Mar 3,10,17,24,31 (Fri) |
7:30pm – 10:00pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,380 | 13 May 2023
Sat, 9:00am-11:30am |
Enrol |
| WASC2305WK (Weekend Intensive) |
May 20,27 Jun 3, 10 (Sat) |
1:00pm – 6:15pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,380 | 8 Jul 2023
Sat, 9:00am-11:30am |
Enrol |
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