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Other Wines

What the Court’s Examination Syllabus 2026/2027 lists for Other Wines, level by level.

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Candidates should have an increasing depth of knowledge of the subject matter as they progress to each level of qualification.

Introductory

The syllabus lists nothing for Other Wines at this level.

Certified Sommelier

  1. China:
  2. Principal districts and location.
  3. Native grape varieties.
  4. Wine districts of Middle East.
  5. Lebanon.
  6. Cyprus.
  7. Corsica.

Advanced Certificate & MS Diploma

  1. Geographic and climatic factors of production in China.
  2. Chinese wine districts and principal grapes grown.
  3. Principal producers and wines.
  4. Production districts and wines of Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon.
  5. Commandaria wines — Production and quality levels.
  6. Japan — Koshu. Geographic and climatic factors. Production techniques.
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