Cali Cabs - Cabernet Sauvignons of California
2023-07-26 19:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Course: 5 Jul 2025 (Sat) | 10am-6pm (included 1 hour lunch break) | HK$2,800

Want to learn more about cheese? Then Level One is for you! Becoming an Associate of the Academy of Cheese is the first step to developing a greater understanding and appreciation of cheese.

The course will introduce you to the Academy’s own Structured Approach to Tasting and you will discover a range of tools to help you communicate more effectively about cheese. You’ll learn how cheese is made, how to assess quality, understand the provenance and range of cheese available. You will study and taste 15+ iconic cheeses before you’re ready to sit your online exam and gain your first Academy of Cheese certification.
Study Level 1 Associate Certification:

Taste 15 cheese in classroom
Get 1 year access to Level 1 online materials
Get a delegate pack with 25 cheese profiles
Take the exam to obtain Associate Certificate and lapel pin

Course consists of 9 modules

Milk Production and Cheesemaking
Maturing, Affinage and Grading
Buying and Distribution
Presenting and serving
Communicating about cheese
Cheese Industry Knowledge
Regulation and Good Practice
Tasting
25 Iconic Cheeses

Educator

Adolphus Foo

Adolphus Foo, a highly experienced professional in the Food & Beverage industry, with over 30 years of expertise. He has held prominent roles, including Sommelier, Director of Wine and Beverage, and Director of Food & Beverage, in renowned establishments across Macao, Malaysia, and Singapore. He is accredited trainer for WSET, Sake Sommelier Association, Bordeaux Wine School and Academy of Cheese.
Prerequisite
No previous knowledge required

Course Structure

7 tutoring hours + online studies
15 cheeses for tasting

Academy of Cheese
Examination

30 minutes
30 multiple-choice questions
80% passing grade

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
2023-07-30 12:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits (Intensive)
2023-07-31 12:00 - 17:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET 葡萄酒第一級認證課程
2023-08-06 12:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS)
2023-08-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

The Advanced Whisky Ambassador
2023-08-12 12:00 - 17:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

The Whisky Ambassador Certificate Training & Beyond
2023-08-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 17:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Nagano Sake Trade Tasting 長野縣清酒品試
2023-08-15 03:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

California vs Oregon Pinot Noir 2012
2023-08-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Crown Wine Cellars, 18 Deep Water Bay Drive, Shouson Hill, Hong Kong Island, 0000, Hong Kong

[RBHK 2023] A Closer Look into IPA
2023-09-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 852

[RBHK 2023] A Taste of Alternatives: Asian Wine and Varieties
2023-09-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 852

TYP 2023 - Test Your Palate
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Arca Society, 2/F, The Arca, 43 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Island, 0000, Hong Kong

WSET Level 1 Award in Wine (Intensive)
2023-10-07 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-11-04 12:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits (Intensive)
2023-10-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-29 12:00 - 17:00 | theDesk Strand50, 50 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine (Weeknights)
2023-10-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Casa Certa, Unit 13B, Kin Teck Industrial Building, 26 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

Pizza Pasta Prosecco
2023-10-12 18:30 - 22:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

The Gin Ambassador
2023-10-15 00:00 - 16:30

Face Off: Austria’s Kamptal vs Kremstal
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) - Unit 1 (Weekend)
2023-11-05 12:00 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Alternative Aussie – Emerging Varieties & Styles from Down Under
2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine (Intensive)
2023-11-11 12:30 - 18:00 | MWM Wine School, 9th Floor, Aberdeen Industrial Building, 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

A CLOSER LOOK INTO BEKAA VALLEY
2023-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 | The Hong Kong Management Association, 14/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive

INTRODUCING WINES OF LEBANON
2023-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Hong Kong Management Association, 14/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive

WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits (Intensive)
2023-11-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Avenue75, Shop 36-41, G/F, South Seas Centre, 75 Mody Road, Hong Kong
