Academy of Cheese, Level 1 Associate
Discover The Fascinating World Of Cheese
& Get Your Level 1 Certification.
Come and experience an exhilarating day learning about the fascinating world of cheese. This course is offered in Calgary, Kelowna, New York City, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Fine Vintage is proud to bring two of the world’s leading cheese experts to guide you through your Academy of Cheese Level 1.
The Academy of Cheese is the gold standard in cheese education. Established in London, the Academy offers 4 Levels of Certification. The Level 1 exam is a multiple choice format taken Online on a schedule you choose, and results in a digital certificate and pin being mailed to you from England.
The two expert instructors for this course are Tracey Johnson from British Columbia and Patrick McGuigan from England. Patrick is the world’s leading writer in cheese with columns in The Sunday Times and author of 3 books on the subject. Tracey has over 10 years experience making cheese, is a Certified Cheesemaker, and runs the largest Facebook group of cheesemakers in the world.
These true professionals will welcome you at 9.30 a.m. to the course, which ends at 5.30 p.m. with one hour for lunch. You will taste 12 samples of fine cheeses and pair them with 6 different classic wines. You will learn how to taste cheese, describe it, how it is made, matured, prepared and served.
This course also includes a focus on matching wine with cheese as both Tracey and Patrick are WSET certified in wine. You will need to bring your tasting glasses or purchase a set from us.
You will receive digital access to the Academy of Cheese Delegates’ pack, including a book profiling 25 of the most important cheeses along with tasting sheets. You also receive 12 months access to the Academy of Cheese Level One Learning Road and Cheese Library.
Basically, you are going to learn A LOT about cheese, and wine pairing, from two of the world’s leading experts who are traveling to teach these occasional specialty courses.
I invite you to join us.
James Cluer, Master of Wine
JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE
Course Overview
The Academy of Cheese Level 1 is a fantastic introductory cheese course.
The Academy of Cheese Level One Associate training package has been designed to be beginner friendly and accessible.
You will learn:
- How to taste cheese
- How to use industry terminology to describe cheese
- About the history of Cheese
- How to pair cheese with wine
- How to cut the cheeses for a board
- The differences between the major types of milk
- How to communicate with your cheesemonger effectively
Payments
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
Tastings & Instruction
Fine Vintage is considered the Harvard of wine schools. We are proud to bring you the gold standard in Cheese education. At the 1 day course you’ll be guided through tastings of 12 benchmark cheese and 6 classic wines to pair with them. It’s fun, relaxed and you can sit back and enjoy the day.
Exam & Certification
The Level 1 exam is:
- ONLINE
- Open Book
- Takes 30 minutes
- Taken on a schedule of your choice within one year of the course ending
- Results are immediate
- You receive a paper certificate and pin by mail from England
- Retake fee: 10 GBP
Course Format
1 full day course (12 cheese and 6 wines tasted) | from 9.30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m.
The perfect course to start your cheese education
98% Pass Rate!
Get your Academy of Cheese Certification
For dates, prices and to register
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
Tell me more
Who takes this course?
Everyone! The vast majority are cheese and wine lovers from all walks of life, and all ages.
We do welcome many people from the food, wine and hospitality industry, especially those working in restaurants, retail and distribution. This is an introductory course and we presume no prior knowledge, but we do cater to the more advanced too. Our instructors are happy to answer questions throughout the day.
Course Preparation
Study Guide
Immediately upon registration we will email you an access code to the online study guide. It is advantageous to read it before the course, although not essential.
Tasting Glasses
If you have taken a course with us before then please bring your Fine Vintage tasting glasses with you.
If you do not have our set of 6 tasting glasses you will need to purchase them at registration for $49. These are then yours to keep forever.
Locations, Dates & Prices
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TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
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Register today for the Academy of Cheese – Level 1 course from the Fine Vintage wine school and get the best cheese & wine education available in North America.
For dates, prices and to register
TERMS: Full payment is charged at the time of registration. Your payment is non-refundable but you can transfer it once to another person or to a future course of the same type, if you contact us 14 days or more before the start date. In the rare event Fine Vintage has to cancel a course you will receive a 100% refund.
