Certification Exam: Sunday, October 8, 2:00pm

Registration deadline: September 13, 2017

10 (of 16) Spaces Available. 

215 SE 9th Ave #204

Portland OR 97214

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WSET Level 3 Award in Sake

The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is designed to give a thorough understanding of sake and its commercial importance in the world market. Students will learn how base ingredients and production methods influence styles as well as principles involved in the storage, selection and service of sake. Successful candidates will be able to describe the characteristics of the principal sake categories and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and value. 

The course includes approximately 16 hours of classroom instruction including lecture, discussion and tasting of approximately 40 sakes using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. In order to be successful in this course, students should also budget time prior to class for reading, studying, tasting and completion of homework assignments.

Course tuition includes all tasting fees, course books, exam fees and course certificate.

About the instructor: Marcus Pakiser is Director of Saké Category NW States at Youngs Market Company. Marcus has 23 years of experience in sake production, sales and education and is Portland's most enthusiastic and knowledgeable sake champion. In October 2015, Marcus was awarded the title of "Sake Samurai" by the Japanese Brewing and Shochu Association, an international award held by fewer than 50 people worldwide. He holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake with Distinction as well as the Advanced Sake Professional Qualification.