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Understanding wine means learning how to taste it, how to talk about it, and how to pass that knowledge on. I work with hospitality teams, wine professionals, schools and organisations, and individual enthusiasts, from complete beginners through to candidates preparing for professional exams.

From 2014 to 2020, I taught oenology at Vatel Turkey. I hold the WSET® Level 4 Diploma and am a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Those qualifications shape the way I teach and the way I prepare candidates for their own exams.

Training can take place in person or remotely, one-to-one or in groups, and I teach in English, French and Turkish. Every programme reflects who I’m working with: a hospitality team and an exam candidate have very different needs.

Wine Training for Every Level

  • Hospitality & Professional Training

    • Wine knowledge and tasting skills for hospitality teams.
    • Practical wine service and presentation.
    • Food and wine pairing that fits your menu and service.
    • Programmes for schools and professional organisations.
  • Wine Education for Enthusiasts

    • Learning to taste: method, vocabulary and confidence in your own palate.
    • Wine styles and tasting technique.
    • Food and wine pairing for everyday meals.
    • Regions, grape varieties and contemporary wine topics.
    • Online workshops and tastings, live, for groups or individuals.
  • Exam & Competition Preparation

    • Personalised preparation for WSET examinations.
    • Preparation for the Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier examination.
    • Blind-tasting method and structured practice.
    • Coaching for sommelier competitions, informed by my own experience of national and international competition.

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Let’s Talk About Your Training Needs

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