I’ve worked in wine since 2013, spending the last 8 years working with yacht crew: consulting, teaching WSET and creating tailored wine courses for interior teams. Why are my courses unique? Because you’re learning what you need to know with an actual wine professional.
Do I need wine training to work in yachting?
You do if you want…
- to feel confident tasting, presenting and serving wine on board
- to be able to plan menus and wine lists around guests’ tastes
- to be able to pair wine successfully: enhancing dining experiences and avoiding clashes
- to able to answer any questions your guests might have
- to feel confident sourcing and suggesting alternatives when desired wines are unavailable
- to be able to understand wine labels and professionally manage on-board stock
- to make your yachting CV stand out
These are designed to be taught in person (e.g. on board) but online is possible. They also work well when taken together – get in touch for a quote.
Beginners Wine Course
For total beginners or those just starting out in yachting. This short but detailed course builds confidence and enhances your professional competency in wine. A great CV booster, it covers the basics in depth and provides a well-rounded foundation.
Grape Growing + Winemaking
Wine Tasting Level 1: How to Taste
Food + Wine Pairing Level 1
The Wine Tool Kit
Time: 6 hours | Price: 295€
Intermediate Wine Course
For those already familiar with wine but looking to level up their knowledge, professional skill set and career. This detailed course dives further into the world of wine, covering the intermediate and advanced levels of pairing and tasting.
Wine Tasting Level 2a: Important White Grapes
Wine Tasting Level 2b: Important Red Grapes
Food + Wine Pairing Level 2
Food + Wine Pairing Level 3
Time: 8 hours | Price: 375€
The Wine Tool Kit 👇🏻 can be added on for an additional 60€
Beginners Wine Course
For total beginners or those just starting out in yachting. This short but detailed course builds confidence and enhances your professional competency in wine. A great CV booster, it covers the basics in depth and provides a well-rounded foundation.
Grape Growing + Winemaking
Wine Tasting Level 1: How to Taste
Food + Wine Pairing Level 1
The Wine Tool Kit
Time: 6 hours | Price: 295€
Intermediate Wine Course
For those already familiar with wine but looking to level up their knowledge, professional skill set and career. This detailed course dives further into the world of wine, covering the intermediate and advanced levels of pairing and tasting.
Wine Tasting Level 2a: Important White Grapes
Wine Tasting Level 2b: Important Red Grapes
Food + Wine Pairing Level 2
Food + Wine Pairing Level 3
Time: 8 hours | Price: 375€
The Wine Tool Kit can be added on for an additional 60€
Single-Vessel Training
Invest in your team.
Professional wine training for interior teams of all sizes, taught on board as and when suits you. I have extensive experience designing wine courses tailored to interior needs, guest preferences and boat stock.
These wine courses can include any of the classes mentioned below. Or they can be completely unique; a bespoke package just for your boat – complete with professional certificates.
Online and hybrid options also possible.
Click here to request a quote! Or fill out the booking form.
1-1 Training
Invest in yourself.
A flexible and focused option for anyone looking to invest in their professional wine journey. Perhaps you want to feel more prepared for a new role. Or maybe you want to build on specific skills such as pairing with canapés or understanding the wines of Burgundy.
Whatever your goal, I can recommend a suitable package delivered over a time frame convenient to you.
Taught online or in person depending on your location.
Click here to request a quote! Or fill out the booking form.
The following classes are available as a one-off session.
Food + Wine Pairing Classes
Level 1
Learn the basics behind food and wine pairing! Understand how positive and negative reactions occur when pairing and why the classic combinations work so well.
Time: 1h30mins | Price: 80€
Level 2
Learn how to pair food and wine based on texture, intensity and flavour. Understand the concepts of complementing vs. contrasting and how to apply these when pairing.
Time: 2 hours | Price: 105€
Level 3
A deep dive into how the meal as a whole should be approached when pairing wine. Covering cooking techniques, sauces, fat and protein we will explore how certain dishes can influence whether a wine enhances or takes away from the dining experience.
Time: 2 hours | Price: 105€
Book all three for 260€ instead of 290€ (select ‘Pairing Course’ when booking)
Wine Tasting Classes
Level 1: How to Taste Wine
Learn how to identify and describe a wine’s structure, aroma and flavour profile. This beginners look into common wine styles will help calibrate your palate.
Time: 1h30mins | Price: 80€
Level 2a: Important White Grapes
Tasting the white wines you need to know about, with a focus on popular on-board choices. You’ll learn about grape characteristics, winemaking, famous regions and how to read wine labels.
Time: 2 hours | Price: 105€
Level 2b: Important Red Grapes
Tasting the red wines you need to know about, with a focus on popular on-board choices. You’ll learn about grape characteristics, winemaking, famous regions and how to read wine labels.
Time: 2 hours | Price: 105€
Book all three for 260€ instead of 290€ (select ‘Tasting Course’ when booking)
Wine Service + Storage Classes
The Wine Tool Kit
An in-depth masterclass designed to equip you with a full skill set when it comes to working with wine in a professional, active environment. You will learn about: Service Temperatures, Glassware, Decanting, Fault Detection and Storage.
Time: 1 hour 15 mins | Price: 80€
Country-Focused Classes
Wines of Italy | Wines of France
A deep-dive into each country’s most prestigious wine regions with a particular focus on those classically found on board. Covering grapes, regional influences, winemaking and labelling terms as well as professional tasting skills.
Time: 3 hours | Price: 160€ (each)
Wine Service + Storage Classes
The Wine Tool Kit
An in-depth masterclass designed to equip you with a full skill set when it comes to working with wine in a professional, active environment. You will learn about: Service Temperatures, Glassware, Decanting, Fault Detection and Storage.
Time: 1 hour 15 mins | Price: 80€
Country-Focused Classes
Wines of Italy | Wines of France
A deep-dive into each country’s most prestigious wine regions with a particular focus on those classically found on board. Covering grapes, regional influences, winemaking and labelling terms as well as professional tasting skills.
Time: 3 hours | Price: 160€ (each)
What you need to know
- Professionally-recognised certificates are provided upon completion of each class or course, enhancing your yachting CV and proving competency
- Prices are per person, discounts are available based on group size
- The wine is a separate, smaller cost (unless on-board stock is used) and will be based on the course/class, group size and location. A budget can be provided and adhered to
- Each session comes with professional resources for you to keep
- Online wine classes and courses are available globally to yacht crew
- In-person wine classes and courses are available to yacht crew across the French Riviera (I’m based in Antibes) and in other European destinations: additional charges may apply for travel
These classes and courses are designed with yacht crew in mind, to offer professional wine training and a detailed insight into the world of wine. But they’re open to all! Anyone interested in wine will benefit from the knowledge, confidence and skills they provide.
If you’re looking for something specific, or want me to set up a series of classes tailored to your interests (e.g. grape growing, pinot noir, rosé pairing) just get in touch! I’ll make it happen.