Wine and Champagne
This Wine and Champagne eLearning course has a seat time of 1 hour. It is designed to help operational staff in hotels, restaurants and bars develop their knowledge and skills in wine and champagne service. The course covers topics such as procedures for opening wine, bin numbers, temperature for storing wine, and how to prepare ice baths. The course includes videos and activities that demonstrate the best practice standards of the hospitality industry and aim to increase the learner's confidence in wine and champagne service. This module can be used as a complete programme or individually for specific training needs or refreshers. The course is CPD certified and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality. This eLearning module costs £15 per learner.
Learning Objectives
- Prepare equipment for wine and Champagne service
- State how to present, open and pour wine and Champagne
- Increase awareness of some problems arising when serving wine and Champagne
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Develop an understanding behind the procedures you have been shown on opening wine. Learn more about bin numbers, the temperature for storing wine and how to prepare ice baths.
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