Foundation of Sommelier Skills

Elevate Your Service and Tasting Knowledge

Invest in essential sommelier fundamentals with this intensive four-hour introductory course: Foundation of Sommelier Skills. Ideal for serious wine enthusiasts and professionals, it offers an accessible and engaging overview of core service techniques, tasting practices, and fundamental wine knowledge in a professional setting.

Course Fee: ***** Baht (Maximum 20 Students. Applicant age must be over 20 years old.)

Instructor: Instruction is led by Mr. Anthony Caradec, the Executive Director at the École Ducasse NaiLert Bangkok Studio, who continues to lead wine education and high-level F&B consulting.

Date & Time: Friday, 16th January 2026 | 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M

Course Schedule:

12:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.: Instructor-Led Lessons, Tasting and Discussion
3.45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.: Q&A and Course Summary

What You Will Master:

Recognise the basic steps of the winemaking process and understand how they influence wine style.
Identify major wine styles and categories commonly found in the industry.
Become familiar with key grape varieties.
Use simple tasting techniques to describe different wines.
Apply fundamental principles of wine service and storage, suitable for bar and restaurant environments.
Understand the basics of food and wine pairing to make straightforward and confident recommendations.

Your Package Includes:

Tasting of 5 different wines to develop confidence and recognise key characteristics.
Comprehensive learning materials and tuition.
Certificate of Completion from École Ducasse & the Wine & Spirit Academy.
Professional instruction from an industry leader.
Coffee breaks and Snack box.