Andrés Solís Lira, WSET Nominated Educator.

Andrés Solís Lira, our WSET Nominated Educator, comes from Chile. He was born at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in what is now the Cachapoal wine country.

Andrés began studying as an undergraduate college student, but left that path in order to become a Chef de Cuisine, obtaining a respected BTS de Hôtelleire-Restauration while working in some of the most cutting-edge restaurants in Santiago, Chile.

Coming from a winemaking family, the draw of the family’s roots proved too strong and Andrés moved into the wine world - a trade in which he has worked for the past decade as a Sommelier, part-time Vendangeur, Writer and Teacher.

In 2009 Andrés joined Queen Mary 2, working as a Sommelier in the Britannia Restaurant and eventually making his way up to the internationally renowned Queens Grill Restaurant. He later worked on board Queen Elizabeth, only to return to the flagship as a certified WSET educator for the Cunard Wine Academy.

Course overview.

◆ The WSET course will be delivered by Queen Mary 2’s own WSET Certified Tutor, Andrés Solís Lira.

◆ 5 day course inclusive of revision day and multiple choice examination.

◆ The length of each module is approximately 60 minutes depending on questions.

◆ The price includes all study material, examination fees, certificates, Champagne reception and a four course lunch with matching wines in The Verandah restaurant on the last day of the course.

◆ During the course you will have the opportunity to taste a minimum of 10 wines.

◆ You will also be provided with a WSET study guide for you to make notes on and take home.

◆ Examination on the last day with 30 multiple choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% is required to pass.

◆ Certification - all guests who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines – $295.Learn more about wine and gain an industry recognised qualification. The WSET Level 1 Award in wines is an introductory course suited for those with a basic knowledge, as well as total beginners who wish to be introduced in a structured way to wine styles, storing and serving of wine and food and wine matching. The aim of the course is to give you the basic knowledge of the different styles and types of wines. It’s all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. There are no pre-requisites to take this course.

Reasonable Adjustments. Examination candidates who have special examination requirements, which are supported by independent written assessment, are requested to notify the Chief Sommelier of any such requirement at the time of enrolment. Further guidance for guests candidates is available from WSET® Awards as required. It is the policy of WSET® Awards that such candidates should not be placed at a disadvantage in the examinations. Guests are responsible for informing their Approved Programme Provider of any such requirement before every assessment.

Terms and Conditions. Bookings are made on a first come, first served basis. Prices is quoted in US Dollars, inclusive of 15% service charge and is subject to change. Please note that the items purchased may not be refunded or exchanged for another item or on board credit. For registration purposes, you are advised to book to attend a WSET course at least 12 working days in advance of the start date of the course. Cunard reserves the right to cancel the course should there be less than five guests booked on the course at any one time. Guests applying to sit the examination must be over 18 years of age, unless when purchasing in US waters where an over 21 restriction will apply, or have obtained parental consent. Guests who are under the legal minimum will not be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverage as part of their course, but this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. Similarly, guests who choose not to taste alcohol for health, religious or other reasons will not find this a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. WSET® Awards does not offer aegrotat awards, all assessment requirements of the qualification must be met.

To book your place on our next course and the accompanying Transatlantic Crossing, please call our Contact Centre:

from UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa 00 44 (0)843 374 0000 from USA 1-800-728 6273 from Germany, Austria & Switzerland 00 800 180 84180 from Australia 13 24 41 from New Zealand 0800 95 1201

Courses can also be purchased while on board during your voyage. Please dial 22062 or speak to your restaurant Sommelier. Places are limited so early reservations are strongly recommended. To book the corresponding Transatlantic Crossing, please speak to your Voyage Sales Specialists.

Payment for your course will be added to your on board account.

Book your place on our next course.

Tutor: Andrés Solís Lira, WSET Nominated EducatorExamination Officer: Domino De Four, Chief Sommelier

Course contacts.

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Course programme.

What is WSET?

Course dates.

Course synopsis.

Date Venue Subject From To Duration

Day 1 17 Dec 2016 The Tasting Room Introduction to the course and introduction to wine – types and styles. 10.00 am 11.30 am 1h 30

Day 2 18 Dec 2016 The Tasting Room Wine tasting 1, wine service and service & social responsibility. 10.00 am 11.00 am 1h 00

Day 3 19 Dec 2016 The Tasting Room Wine tasting 2. 10.00 am 11.00 am 1h 00

Day 4 20 Dec 2016 The Tasting RoomConnexions 3

Food & wine workshop and activity. Revision and mock exam.

10.00 am2.00 pm

11.00 am3.00 pm

1h 001h 00

Day 5 21 Dec 2016Connexions 3Champagne BarThe Verandah restaurant

Examination. Champagne reception. Lunch.

10.00 am11.45 am12.30 pm

11.00 am 12.15 pm2.00 pm

1h 000h 301h 30

Voyage number Date Voyage number Date

M630 17 December 2016 M741 7 November 2017

M719 26 May 2017 M743 21 November 2017

M727 23 July 2017 M746 17 December 2017

M732 2 September 2017 M817 12 May 2018

M738 15 October 2017

Subjects studied Synopsis

Wine tasting. Taste and describe wines using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®.

Food and wine pairing. A practical guide to the key considerations when pairing food and wine successfully.

Wine service and storage. Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine.

Social responsibility. A guide to sensible drinking.

Types and styles of wine. Learn about what makes wines taste different.

Grape varieties. Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties. Main white grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Main black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz

Named wines. White: Pinot Grigio, Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes Sparkling: Cava, Champagne Red: Claret, Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti

Number of wines tasted. 10 wines will be tasted as part of the course.

Study materials. Students will receive the Level 1 Award in Wine Study Guide.

Duration of course. 5 days or a total of 6.5 hours inclusive of exam.

Examination. WSET Level 1 Award in Wines 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes A mark of 70% required to pass

Certification. All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

WSET stands for Wine and Spirit Education Trust. They are a non-profit training organisation that is owned and operated by the wine trade for the development of wine in the trade. The qualifications are overseen by Ofqual, the UK government body for creating nationally recognised qualifications. The WSET courses are part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QFC) and are recognised as credits in many other national qualifications.

The WSET qualifications are run throughout the world from America to China, India to Italy and are recognised in many countries. In the UK the WSET forms the backbone of the wine trade.

WSET was founded in 1969 as an educational charity by four organisations to train people in the British wine and spirits trade. The four founding companies are The Vintners Company, The Worshipful Company of Distillers, Institute of Masters of Wine and the Wine and Spirit Association of Great Britain.

Initially the WSET was set up solely to train the trade. However in 1991 the charter was changed to allow the general public to study for WSET qualification. Now globally, roughly 20-25% of people taking their courses are consumers

To book your place on our next course and the accompanying Transatlantic Crossing, please call our Contact Centre.

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