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.

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

◆ The length of each module is approximately 120 minutes depending on questions.

◆ The price includes all of the study material provided, 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 up to 45 wines and 4 spirits.

◆ 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 50 multiple choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes. A mark of 55% 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 2 Award in Wines and Spirits – $595.Available during Queen Mary 2’s World Voyage, this is a beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring wines and spirits for those wine enthusiasts seeking a core understanding of wine. This qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key qualifications and labelling terminology. A basic overview of the key categories of spirits and liqueurs will also be provided.

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 itinerary, 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 voyage, 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.

Course programme.

Date Venue Subject From To Duration

Day 1 12 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room

Introduction to the course Tasting technique Food & wine pairing Responsible drinking/social responsibility

9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 2 13 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Factors influencing the style of wine, quality, price and the wine label 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 3 16 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Chardonnay & Pinot Noir 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 4 17 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 5 18 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Revision 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 6 19 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Riesling, Syrah/Shiraz & Grenache 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 7 20 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Other regionally important white

grape varieties White wines & sparkling wines

9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 8 21 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Revision 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 9 22 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Other regionally important black

grape varieties Red wines & sweet wines

9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 10 23 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Fortified wines & spirits 9.45am 11.45am 2h 00

Day 11 25 Jan 2017 The Tasting Room Connexions 3 Revision 9.45am

2.00pm11.45am4.00pm

2h 002h 00

Day 12 26 Jan 2017

Connexions 3 Champagne Bar The Verandah restaurant

Examination Champagne reception Lunch

9.30am11.45am12.30pm

11.00am12.15pm2.00pm

1h 300h 301h 30

Course dates.

Voyage number Date Voyage number Date

M703 12 January 2017 M803 12 January 2018

M704 28 January 2017 M804 30 January 2018

M713 2 April 2017 M816 22 April 2018

M715 21 April 2017

Course synopsis.

Subjects studied Synopsis

Wine tasting Taste and describe wines using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wines®

Food and wine pairing A 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 wines

Social responsibility A guide to sensible drinking

Labelling Learn how to decode and understand labels

Factors influencing the style of wine

Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery

Grape varieties

Learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international and regionally important grape varieties

Principal white grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Other varieties: Albariño, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Semillon,

Torrontés, Trebbiano and Verdicchio Principal black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz Other varieties: Aglianico, Barbera, Carmenère, Gamay, Malbec, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo,

Pinotage, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Zinfandel/Primitivo

Key wine-producing regions of the world

Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

Number of wines tasted 45 wines will be tasted and 4 spirits will be discussed as part of a classroom activity

Study materials Students will receive a Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits course study pack, consisting of the

course book, work book, tasting card and online revision activities

Duration of course 25 hours (8 two-hour sessions + 8 hours revision) plus 1 hour examination

Examination

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 1 hour A mark of 55% required to pass

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

What is WSET?

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 itinerary, please call our Contact Centre.