WSET is delighted to return as an Education Partner and Presenting Sponsor at this year’s TEXSOM conference.
Event details
WSET is delighted to return as an Education Partner and Presenting Sponsor at this year’s TEXSOM conference. Come and join our experts as they discuss the importance and impact of education across the beverage industry and experience the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine as its brought to life during a practical tasting.
WSET sessions at TEXSOM
Monday 19 August
15:30-16:45 WSET PRACTICAL TASTING EXERCISE
Speakers: Dilek Caner MW, Antony Moss MW, and David Wrigley MW
An exercise to hone skills and gain understanding for those who are attempting certification through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.
Tuesday 20 August
9:15-11:30 TASTING CLASSIC FORTIFIED WINES: AN MS/MW/WSET PERSPECTIVE
Speakers: Shayn Bjornholm MS and Antony Moss MW
Learn different approaches to evaluating and assessing classic fortified wines, and how these approaches complement one another.
15:30-16:45 THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF WINE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Speakers: Devon Broglie MS, Ian Harris DipWSET, Geoff Kruth MS and Peter Marks MW
As WSET turns 50, leaders of the main certification and education organizations discuss the common history of the organizations, the history of wine education and certification, what the roles are today, and where education and certification are headed.
About TEXSOM
TEXSOM builds community through inclusiveness and camaraderie to affect change and move the beverage industry forward by mentoring and educating beverage professionals, discussing relevant topics, addressing opportunities and challenges, and fostering thought leaders.