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Introduction to Wine Appreciation

Course Code
BEWS9053
Application Code
1965-2072NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
1 day
Language
Cantonese, suppl with English
Course Fee
HK$670 per programme
Deadline on 03 Jan 2022 (Mon)
Enquiries
25204607
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wine@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

Wine drinking is becoming more common a hobby, a social activity, and more importantly a business culture. Basic knowledge about wine, wine appreciation and wine culture are becoming essential. This three-hour introductory course provides you with the basic yet crucial skills to wine appreciation. Technical knowledge and skills to approach, to taste and to evaluate wine will be introduced.

Why HKU SPACE?

  • Our wine courses are taught by qualified wine professionals who are also experienced in wine education.
  • Our wine courses will be delivered by a single teacher throughout the entire course to ensure consistency in content and teaching style.
  • All wines are carefully and impartially selected from different recognized wine suppliers to suit the genuine needs of the courses.
  • All wines are tasted according to WSET requirements as benchmarks samples from around the world.
  • Small class-size in all wine courses brings about better teaching and learning, and enhances teacher-student interaction.

 

HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA)

alumni logo

Students are eligible to be a member of HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA) after completion of the course. On a regular basis, the executive committee will post the latest updates and promotional materials on the availability of the seminars and events, discounts and offers on the WAA Website at http://www.hkuspacewaa.com and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hkuspacewaa; Email will also be sent for information.

Membership fee is free to current students and alumni of all HKU SPACE wine programmes. Majority of WAA events are hosted by leading figures in the wine industry. All events are exclusive to members, and sometimes with their guests.

Future Events
  • Wine tastings
  • Wine dinners
  • Master classes
  • Wine seminars
  • Idea sharing programmes

Programme Details

This wine appreciation session is designated to provide students with the most sophisticated, dedicated and up-to-date knowledge to approach, appreciate and evaluate wine. The programme will emphasise not only on techniques but also cultures and ethos related to wine appreciation. A selection of wines will be utilized for tasting and illustration purposes throughout the course.

CONTENT
  • What is wine
  • The Making of wine
  • Basic Tasting Technique
  • Wine Labels and Regions
In JANUARY classes, you will be able to taste:
  • Champagne
  • New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
  • Burgundian Chardonnay
  • German Riesling
  •  Pinot Noir
  • Argentine Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

* Wines are subject to stock availability.

Application Code 1965-2072NW -

Duration
  • 1 meeting(s)
  • 3 hours per meeting
Venue

Wine Room

Class Details

upcoming classes

Application Code

Date and Time

Tutor

Application Deadline
1965-2072NW

15 January 2022 (Saturday)

2:30pm-5:30pm

 Susanna Poon 3 January 2022
  • The programme team reserves the right to change the above timetable if necessary.
  • All classes are subject to sufficient enrolment.

 

OUR WINE TUTORS

Mr. Chris So

Mr. Chris So

Chris has great passion in wine and has been teaching about wine for the past 8 years. To endeavor professional and highest wine knowledge, he is studying the Master of Wine (MW) Programme after gaining the WSET Level 4 Diploma. Chris passed the MW practical tasting papers on his first attempt in 2012 and is now on the final stage working on his MW Research Paper. Chris is also a WSET Certified Educator, a member of Greater China Wine Critics Association, an associate member of the Institute of Wines and Spirits (AIWS) and a judge member of The Hong Kong Wine Judges Association.

Chris is a judge for the “Decanter Asia Wine Awards", "Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition” and “Everyday Bordeaux”. To strengthen his wine knowledge, Chris has travelled extensively to all major wine regions around the world including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Japan and China.

 

Ms. Jennifer Luk

Ms. Jennifer Luk

Passionate about wines, Jennifer has been working as wine event organiser and wine consultant and experienced in wine education.  Focused on innovation and experiential learning, she hosts Hong Kong’s only wine tasting in complete darkness - ‘Wine Tasting in the Dark’ - to bring completely new and unique experience to wine lovers and wine learners. 

Jennifer attained sommelier introductory certification from Court of Master Sommelier and Advanced Certificate from WSET. In 2010, she was awarded the WSET/Wine Australia Travel Scholarship, as the only representative from China, Hong Kong and Macau to attend master-class in Australia. She is also a freelance wine & travel columnist for various media corporations. In recent years, she has fallen in love with running marathon in wine regions - a special way to broaden her wine traveller experience.

 

Ms. Susanna Poon

Ms. Susanna Poon

Susanna is a Certified WSET Educator and WSET Diploma candidate. Her passion and courtesy in wine led her to various wine qualifications such as Champagne Expert (Distinction), Italian Wine Mastero. She also did the Master of Champagne and Master of Rhone study tour to deepen her wine-making knowledge.  

Susanna is the current HKU SPACE Wine Alumni President. She represented the HKU SPACE Wine team in entering the Left Bank Bordeaux Cup Blinding Tasting Competition in 2016 and 2017.
 
Actively devoted to the HK Wine Community, Susanna is the Committee and Dame Chealiver of Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne (OCC) HK Chapter and member of Commanderie de Bordeaux and The Order of Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba. She is also appointed as the judge of Wine Luxe International Awards. Susanna and her OCC team won the First Blind Tasting Challenge in HK organized by the HK Wine Society in 2021.

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$670 per programme

Entry Requirements

Applicants should:

  • Be aged 18 or above;
  • Not suffer from any health problems that are unfit for tasting wine in class.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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