Wine Tasting at Christ University

Updated on: Friday, August 14, 2009

Bangalore: With the initiative of Christ University and United Vintners Limited (UB Group) there is now a year long diploma in wine tasting for the first time in India.

The course consists of three phases, foundation, intermediate and advanced levels. International experts and professors from the Hotel Management department of Christ University would be conducting the course. Jayakumar V, senior lecturer of Christ University hotel management department said, “We are looking at educating people on the subject through this course. On attaining this diploma, one would be at par with some of the best in the field.” The fee for the diploma course is Rs 1 Lakh which is inclusive of tasting approximately 120-130 varieties of world class wine. Coupled with it all, one also gets to visit the Four Seasons Winery in Rotti village, Baramati, Pune.

Jayakumar clearly mentions, “If you become a wine taster, you do not become a drunkard. I have attained my degree in wine tasting from France and have tasted several varieties of wine through the course but I do not drink alcohol otherwise. Tasting is not outright consumption of alcohol.” The course looks not only into the theoretical aspects but also the industrial aspects of wine tasting. The goal of the course would be to develop expert knowledge of the principal wines of the world and the commercial factors that influence its manufacture and sale using a thorough system for the professional evaluation of different varieties of wine.

The course curriculum is drawn keeping in mind the current personnel requirements for the wine industry, in India specifically and also internationally. The curriculum will be covering a range of related subjects including the history of wine, the marketing of wine, the wine regions of the world, viticulture (grape varieties) and vinification (wine making), types and styles of wine, understanding wine labels, understanding quality designations, wine service and storage, food and wine pairing and responsible consumption. Tasting will form a fundamental part of the course.

According to Jayakumar, with a curriculum that suits modern day hospitality requirements, the wine diploma would also help aspiring students to explore new avenues of the food and beverage trade. Talking of job opportunities he mentions that there are a lot of options like that of a taster, wine promoter and marketer.

The course commences on the 17th of August but admissions to the course would be open till the estimated admission of twenty individuals is over. There is no particular criterion for applying to the course. Admission forms are available at Christ University. Classes will be held thrice a week every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from four to six in the evening.

For more information contact Jayakumar V at 9845999737

Wine Tasting at Christ University

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