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Short Courses

The Business Practicalities of Wine

Duration 4 hours

Certification Type TP Certificate

Course Overview

Wine frequently plays a role in relationship-building, hosting, gifting, and social engagement. Yet many professionals lack the confidence, fluency, and contextual understanding to navigate these situations comfortably or effectively. As a result, wine often becomes a source of uncertainty rather than an asset used to navigate the world of business. Led by Master of Wine Richard Hemming MW, this practical, executive-focused course reframes wine as a professional skill; equipping you to host, engage clients, and make informed choices that enhance relationships and strengthen your presence in today’s business environment. Through guided tasting of selected wines, including Champagne, participants will build a practical understanding of wine styles, language, etiquette, and choices relevant to business and social occasions.

Who Should Attend

Professionals and executives in professional services (e.g. banking, law, medicine, consulting)
Individuals in retail, luxury, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors
Business leaders and managers involved in client engagement, hosting, and relationship management
Corporate professionals seeking to build confidence, cultural literacy, and social fluency in business settings
Aspiring leaders who wish to enhance their professional presence and interpersonal effectiveness

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop confidence in using wine effectively in professional and social business contexts.
Make informed and appropriate wine choices for hosting, client engagement, and gifting.
Understand the role of wine in business, including its social, cultural, and commercial significance.
Interpret wine lists, styles, and pricing with clarity and practical judgement.
Communicate about wine clearly and credibly in client-facing situations.

Level

Basic

Certification

Participants who meet at least 75% of the required course attendance and attempt the assessment will be awarded the Certificate of Completion.

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Lecturer/Trainer Profile

Mr Richard Hemming MW

Richard Hemming MW is a wine writer and consultant based in Singapore who has worked in every sector of the industry. Join him to get an elite-level insight into the following topics:
- Secrets of stemware and service
- Wine knowledge essentials – varieties, origins, styles
- Wine language – what to say, what not to say
- Making wine work for you – applying wine knowledge in professional settings
- Hacking the wine list – how to choose wisely
- The fundamentals of blind tasting

Course Contact

Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
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