Kent Local Wine School | Level One Associate Certification

Join expert Victoria Aldwinckle in Kent for a day of cheese tasting and learning, plus a special section on the art of cheese and wine matching.

The Level One course is an introduction to the universe of cheese. You’ll learn the basics of cheese making, cheese aging, and cheese pairing. We’ll discuss the principles of cheese service and cheese tasting. You’ll get acquainted with the Make Post-Make classification model created by the Academy of Cheese.

Victoria holds the WSET Diploma in Wine and French & Spanish Wine Scholar qualifications, so is excited to bring her love of cheese & wine together with a special section during the class looking at perfect pairings. The day-long, classroom course will help prepare students for the Academy of Cheese Level One assessment (which students can take in their own time online).

What can you expect:
The course is completed within one day, you will learn all about the world’s classic cheeses, how they are made, their history and what they taste like. We use specialist training materials from the Academy of Cheese, taste 12 classic cheeses and learn about cheese in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Who’s it for?
Anybody with an interest in Cheese! Level One is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of cheese and cheesemaking whether out of their own passion or as a stepping-stone in their career.

Students may elect to sit the Academy of Cheese® Level One Associate exam, at no extra cost, after completing the course – this exam can be taken online, at home and at the convenience of the student. Anyone who successfully completes this exam will receive a certificate and pin badge – as well as the right to say they are a Certified Associate of the Academy of Cheese!

Will There Be Wine?
A tasting of 6 wines will be included in the course fee – we are a wine school after all! While the focus of the day is very much on cheese, students will also have the opportunity to taste 6 wines on the day chosen specifically to help demonstrate cheese pairing principles.

What’s Included for the course fee?
– 1 day classroom course with a certified Academy of Cheese® Training Partner
– Taste 12 cheeses over the course
– Learn about 25 different cheese styles
– Taste 6 wines to learn about cheese pairing principles
– Academy of Cheese printed delegate pack
– Hardcopy of the Level One Cheese book (detailing 25 different cheese styles)
– 12 month access to the Academy of Cheese online
– Access to online Learning Road and Cheese Library
– Level One Exam (taken online in your own time)
– Certificate and Pin Badge upon completion of the exam