Who is liquid academy?
Lubo Bogar DipWSET
WSET Certified Educator
My name is Lubos Bogar and wine begins to be a part of my profesional life more than 8 years ago. As a human i believe in theory that you need study if you like to be an professional in something! Regarding to evolution theory the education is neverending process. In 2013 i met Andreas Wickhoff MW (Master of Wine) when he co-organize masterclass Slovakia vs. Austria. Since then, time to time i have it in my mind – and desire to study on Institute of Master of Wine was something unachievable.
After few years in wine trade i apply to my firt WSET course. And the route of my studies is still in process. After succesfull pass on WSET Level 3 – Award in Wines and Spirits i continued to Level 4 – Diploma in Wines and Spirits. And today i am in! As a historicaly first Slovakian, at the beginning but with honor i am a student Master of Wine program on Institute of Masters of Wine.
Besides i achieved a title WSET Certified Educator and became WSET Approved course provider.
Our Services
Our Offer Covers:
- Wine education
- Staff training
- Masterclasses and winetasting organization for groups or individuals
- Guided preparation for WSET Exams (Level 1 – Level 4)
- Audit&optimalization of wine cellars/wine offers/wine lists
- Wine investment guidance
- Organization of wine region visits all over the world
- personal guidance to improve wine knowledge/tasting skills
WSET Courses
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Introductory course to world of wines for people who starting their job where wine is a part of it (wine trade, restaurant etc.) but also for wine lovers and wine enthusiasts.
For beginners in wine education will this qualification offer introductory look to world of wines. Candidate will learn how to distinguish main wine styles through appearance, aromas and flavours and he achieve the basic skill how to describe the the wine and fundamentals of wine and food pairing.After succesful pass will student recieve certificate and pin.
What you will learn:
- main types and styles of wines
- major grape varieties and their characteristics
- how to store and how to serve the wine
- fundamentals of wine and food pairing
- how to describe the wine with WSET Level 1 Systematic Approachto Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Course length: 6 hours (guided by WSET Educator in classrom resp. on-line study – more info here)
Course price: 299EUR (on-line version 219EUR)
Complete specification: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Specification
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Course for beginners or intermediates. Great start for those who are looking to continue in WSET education to higher qualification as is Level 3 or Level 4 Award in Wines.
Level 2 Award in Wines is for people with none or very basic experience with wine but also for persons who know something about wine. During the course you achieve knowledge about globaly and regionaly important grape varieties coming from all over the world and styles of wines regarding to that grape varieties. Thanks to combination of theory and tasting you will discover factors influencing style and quality and you will learn how to exactly describe these wines.
What you will learn:
- How to taste the wine and describe it with WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
- How enviromental factors, grape growing, winemaking and its ageing influencing style and quality of wines produced from eight principal grape varieties:
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio/Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah/Shiryz
- Style and quality of wines
- produced from 22 regionaly important grape varieties
- produced in more than 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape variety and production process influence key styles of:
- sparkling wines
- fortified wines
- Key labeling terms used for indication of origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes during storing and serving the wine
- Principles of wine and food pairing
Course length: 28 hours (of which 16 will be in classroom under WSET Educator guidance resp. on-line study – more info here)
Course price: 720EUR (on-line version 510EUR)
Complete specification: WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Intermediate qualification for proffesionals working with wine in any part of wine business but also for wine enthusiasts or wine lowers who want know more.
Level 3 Award in Wines is going more deeply into world of wine than Level 2 Award in Wines. This qualificataion offers detailed understanding of wine growing and wine making. After succeful completition both the course you will be able to evaluate wine in details and use of your knowledge to describe responsibly style and quality tasted wine. Succesful candidate will recieve certificate, pin and will be able to use WSET logo related to your level of WSET education.
What you will learn:
Unit 1
- Key factors in wine production: location, grape growing, wine making, ageing and bottling
- How these key factors influencing key characteristics of main:
- still wines around the world
- sparkling wines around the world
- fortified wines around the world
- How to use your knowledge to describe style and quality of wine
Unit 2
- How to taste the wine and describe character with quality evaluation using WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting the Wine® (SAT)
Course price: 1190EUR (on-line version 890EUR)
Course length: 84 hours (30 hours in classroom under WSET educator guidance or 30 hourse of online course – more info here)
Complete specification: WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Specification
Study efectively and with quality
Begin your education with WSET courses today and be well oriented in world of wine. WSET certificate is guarantie of level and knowledge quality recognized all over the world.
We are here (post adress)
Jegeho 10, 821 08 Bratislava
Tel:+421 904 631 060
Email: office@liquidacademy.sk