Foundation Of Sommelier Skills: Expert

Master the elite craft of wine, service and strategy in our 5-Day FSS Expert Program—your gateway to top-tier certifications, global wine leadership, and sommelier excellence.

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The FSS Expert program is an intensive, comprehensive 5-day course designed for seasoned professionals and dedicated wine enthusiasts seeking to achieve the highest levels of proficiency in the world of wine. Tailored for sommeliers, hospitality leaders, and industry specialists, this program goes beyond foundational knowledge to explore the complex interplay of terroir, viticulture, winemaking techniques, and global wine markets. Through in-depth tastings, advanced theory, and practical service application, participants will refine their palate, deepen their regional expertise, and sharpen their analytical and evaluative skills. This program is ideal for those preparing for top-tier certifications or leadership roles within the wine and hospitality sectors.

Course Description

  • Duration: 35 hours
  • Week end: 5 Saturdays
  • Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wine Tasted: 32
  • Level: Advanced to Expert
  • Certificate of Completion Wine & Spirit Academy

 

Examination & Assessment Criteria

  • Written Examination: 40% Composed of 50 multiple-choice questions and 5 open-ended questions assessing theoretical knowledge from all chapters.
  • Wine Tasting Evaluation: 60% Practical tasting session assessing students’ ability to analyze and describe wines using professional tasting techniques.
Percentage Grade
90–100% Excellent
80–89% Very Good
70–79% Merit
60–69% Pass
Below 60% Fail

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FSS Advanced or similar

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Yes, this certificate validates your wine expertise and is highly valuable for enhancing professional profiles in the hospitality and wine industries. It is ideal for: Leadership roles in restaurants, hotels, wine bars, and luxury hospitality. Sommelier and beverage director positions, F&B management and wine program development

฿35,000.00

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of global sparkling and fortified wine production, including traditional and modern methods, regional expressions, and internationally recognized quality indicators.
  • Evaluate and understand the influence of terroir, viticulture, and winemaking techniques on wine character and quality, focused on the global French vineyard classifications, regional typicity, and the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) system—while comparing global regulatory frameworks to assess how legislation shapes wine identity, market value, and consumer perception.
  • Conduct advanced, structured tastings, accurately identifying sensory markers, evaluating wine structure, and determining origin, style, and quality with professional precision.
  • Apply high-level sommelier and hospitality skills in global service contexts, including expert wine list development, tableside communication, and guest engagement tailored to both local and international clientele.
  • Analyze global wine markets, trade regulations, and evolving consumer trends, with insights into how French and other old-world regions position themselves within the premium and luxury wine sectors.

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