Wine Consultant
Bordeaux, France
Diploma
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
23 Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,650 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Become a Wine Consultant with CAFA Wine School
The Wine Consultant Diploma, officially recognized by the French Ministry, is your gateway to an exciting and prestigious career in the world of wine and spirits.This unique program combines expertise, passion, and real-world experience to shape the future leaders of the wine industry.Graduates step into a world of opportunities—collaborating with renowned wine estates, leading distribution companies, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury brands, and international markets. They become trusted experts, guiding clients and professionals alike in the selection, enjoyment, and appreciation of fine wines and spirits.
As a Wine Consultant, you will:
•Professionally taste and evaluate wines and spirits.
•Curate a range of products using tasting as your primary tool.
Enroll Today and Transform Your Passion for Wine into a Profession!
More information about registration details
CONCERNING THE VISA:
If we accept you as a candidate, the attestation (proof) of enrollment that we provide will allow you stay in France as a student up until the final jury exams and this includes the 6 week internship if you decide to do it in France.
If you are not a citizen of the European Union country, you must go to the French Embassy or Consul in your country and present your CAFA enrollment attestation to procure your visa. We have students from all over the world who come to the CAFA Wine school, getting a visa is not a problem.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
- Tasting techniques and sensory analysis
- In-depth study of French vineyards
- In-depth study of foreign vineyards
- Knowledge of spirits, cold and hot beverages
- Wine and food pairing and practical workshops in collaboration with chefs
- Sales and commercialization techniques
- Fundamentals in Viticulture and Oenology
- Wine industry and legislation
- Commercial management and creation of a cellar / cellar management
- Practical sommelier workshops
- Cellar Management: Understand the wine industry, supply chains, and manage wine sales (purchase conditions, pricing, margin calculation, stock management, key ratios for commercial units).
- Wine Marketing: Integrate market dynamics into your practice.
- Technical Visits: Explore Bordeaux vineyards and beyond.
- Event Organization: Plan and execute wine-related events.
- Expert Lectures: Hear from winemakers and industry professionals, chateaux owners, winegrowers, sommeliers, merchant houses, etc
Why Enroll?
Our comprehensive program not only equips you with the skills to become a successful wine consultant but also offers you the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of wines through practical experiences and expert guidance.
Enroll Today and Transform Your Passion for Wine into a Profession!
Each class has a sponsor—a prestigious château that, throughout the course, provides the group with:
■ Technical visits
■ Vintage monitoring
■ Participation in blends and primeurs
■ Prize giving
Career Opportunities: ▪ Sommelier, Wine Bar Manager ▪ Importer, Exporter ▪ Distributor ▪ Brand Ambassador ▪ Wine Retailer, Wine Shop Owner ▪ Wine Journalist, Wine Critic ▪ Wine Tourism Manager, and more