Wine Plus+ Links with UBC Okanagan
Wine Plus+ is excited to announce an agreement to offer the WSET courses in conjuction with UBC Okanagan in Kelowna starting this Fall. Courses will be held on the UBCO campus in Kelowna and all three levels of WSET course – Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced will be on offer. To launch these new programs we are offereing a discounted rate for classes this Fall. Foundation Certificate is just $200 and the Intermediate Certificate just $700, both including the WSET exam. Follow the links to register at www.wineplus.ca.
WSET Fall Schedule – Penticton & Kelowna
There is a full range of courses offered at the mentioned discounted prices for this Fall. All WSET classes are taught by Master of Wine Rhys Pender. The Fall schedule is shown below. Register now as courses are filling up fast. Register at www.wineplus.ca
PENTICTON:
– Found. (2 x evenings) – SPECIAL PRICE $200 $300 (Incl. Exam) Wed, Aug 25 & Sep 8, 2010 (6:00 – 9:30 pm)
– Inter. (3 day) – SPECIAL PRICE $700 $800 (incl. Exam), Sundays, Nov 28, Dec 12 & 19, 2010 (9am – 5pm)
– Adv. (6-day) – SPECIAL PRICE $1100 $1400 (incl. Exam) Mon’s, Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 29 & Dec 6 (9am-5pm)
KELOWNA:
– Found. (2 x evening) – SPECIAL PRICE $200 $300 (incl. Exam), Tues, Sep 14 & 28, 2010 (6 – 9:30pm)
– Inter. (6 x eve) – SPECIAL PRICE $700 $800 (incl. Exam), Tues, Oct 12, 19, 26, Nov 9, 30, Dec 6 (6 – 9:30pm)
Training, Education & Corporate Events
Wine Plus+ specializes in offering a variety of wine training and education events. We will happily develop a cost-effective program for employee training or fun and educational corporate tasting events. Contact us at rhys@wineplus.ca for more details. Rhys Pender MW will personally conduct all staff training sessions.
Tasting Series
The Tasting Series begins again on September 20th in Penticton with a tasting of White Burgundy. There are still a few spots left for the first tasting and for those who want to purchase all four upcoming tastings this Fall for a discounted price. Each tasting regularly just $40 (+tax). Click on the PayPal links at http://www.wineplus.ca/Register.html to sign up.
Wine Selection of the Month
Domaine de Beaurenard – Cotes du Rhone, France. 2007 (13.5%) $24 – 90 pts
Medium-ruby in colour. The nose is quite intense with ripe red cherry, floral, spice, candy floss and clove – all typical of the Grenache grape. There is also a warming softness to the nose that is very inviting. The palate is dry and quite full, again with that warming, cuddly feeling. Acid and tannins are both soft and blueberry and cherry fruit finish with leather, graphite and a touch of garrigue. Good length. A very nice & great value wine. RATING: 90 pts
See more wine reviews at www.rhyspender.com
Contact Wine Plus+
Rhys Pender MW
Mobile: 250.317.8796
