French Wine Scholar

Become a certified French Wine Scholar at The Art Institute of Vancouver. The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver has partnered up with the French Wine Society to offer this exciting new course dedicated to the wine regions of France. Each week during the course, students will learn about the history, discover…

Master Sommelier Introductory Course

The Art Institute of Vancouver announces new dates for the Master Sommelier Introductory Course. Once again building on last year’s success, the Court of Master Sommeliers will deliver another Level 1 Introductory Course on the weekend of June 18th & 19th. Additionally, on Monday June 20th, there will an opportunity to sit the Master Sommelier…

Wine professionals invited to compete in The Art Institute of Vancouver ‘s Wine Professional Challenge 2010

The Art Institute of Vancouver Wine Professional Challenge (formerly the Sommelier Challenge) will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 as part of the Playhouse International Wine Festival 2010 (http://www.playhousewinefest.com). This highly successful event, currently in its fifth year, is unique in Vancouver in giving sommeliers and wine professionals a chance to compete for the…