The Ultimate Wine Education at ICE
The Institute of ¹ú²ú¸£Àû Education now offers one of the country's premier wine courses, Intensive Sommelier Training, at our New York and Los Angeles campuses. Students taste more than 300 benchmark wines from around the world using the Court of Master Sommeliers' (CMS) Deductive Tasting Method. Upon graduating, students will sit the CMS Introductory and Certified Sommelier examinations onsite.
Earn the internationally recognized credential at the No.1 ranked culinary school in America.*
Course Name: Intensive Sommelier Training
Course Duration: 10-18 weeks
Class Times: morning, afternoon, evening
This is the only sommelier course approved by the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. Study with experts of the craft with a curriculum created by ICE’s Dean of Wine Studies, Scott Carney (MS). Sommelier classes combine lectures with analytical tastings of wine from the world's major regions as well as service and business skills for application in the beverage and hospitality industries.
The customized, immersive curriculum consists of eight modules that cover essential topics, including grape growing and winemaking, tasting and professional service techniques and much more. Embark on a virtual tour of the world’s great wine-growing regions, immersing yourself in the geography, geology and history of the storied hills and valleys. Over the span of our sommelier continuing education course students taste more than 300 wines.
The world of wine offers a wide range of career opportunities, including sommelier, beverage director, tasting room coordinator, wine bar proprietor, brand ambassador, wholesaler, retailer, publicist and more. With ICE's sommelier training under your belt, you can add a new credential to add to your resume, or simply deepen your knowledge of wine as an enthusiast. Or both.
To provide the utmost flexibility, you can pursue your sommelier training in-person at an ICE campus in New York or Los Angeles. We offer a wide variety of schedule options, including morning, afternoon or evening schedules depending on which campus you choose. Classes meet between two, three or five times per week.
Tuition includes tastings of 300+ benchmark wines, Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory and Certified exam fees, textbooks, tasting notebooks, aroma wheel, microfiber polishing cloth and wine key so you're fully equipped for the classroom from day one. Visit our Tuition and Discounts page for complete information on the cost for specific class dates and times.
The admissions process is the start of a lasting relationship with ICE. Your Admissions Representative will introduce you to the personal experience the culinary arts school is known for. Their mission is to understand your career goals and help you select the right program(s) to fit your needs and your interests.
Why Choose ICE
You know it's in you — the ambition to pursue a rewarding career in food & beverage. ICE is ready to help you Find Your ¹ú²ú¸£Àû Voice and achieve your career dreams.
International Students
Like the cities our campuses inhabit, ICE is a hub of multiculturalism. We’re proud to have had students from 44+ countries choose ICE for their career training and we celebrate the unique perspective an international student body provides. International students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in America’s major food cities, by attending our New York City or Los Angeles campuses. It’s no wonder students come from around the world to Find Their ¹ú²ú¸£Àû Voice at ICE.
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The Intensive Sommelier Training curriculum was developed by ICE New York's Dean of Wine Studies, Master Sommelier Scott Carney.
This sommelier continuing education course is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of all facets of wine, covering topics ranging from tasting to wine list pricing — and much more.
"The Intensive Sommelier Training program is an invaluable space where serious, passionate individuals looking to get into the sommelier profession can really immerse themselves in the world of wine from day one. The classes are created and led by Scott Carney, MS* and a team of seasoned master sommeliers. Learning and studying with them also serves to create opportunities for networking and growth. In short, if you want years of study thoughtfully condensed into the span of a few months, this program is for you."
"The Intensive Sommelier Training course gave me knowledge not just to pass the CMS certification exam, but more than enough to succeed and progress quickly from the role of Sommelier to Beverage Manager. I credit the course and Scott*, as well as my classmates and guest lecturers, for giving me the knowledge and confidence to excel in the restaurant world."
"Wow. This program really gave me the tools I needed to concretely speak about wine and it bolstered my confidence in my blind tasting skills by giving me all the theory and foundations I was looking for. The focus on theory, service and tasting sets the program apart."
"I did thorough research of the different programs available and I decided on ICE's Intensive Sommelier program because I was very interested in the Court of Master Sommelier's education. The fact that the intensive program was at ICE was a huge advantage as it is an institution praised for its quality education."
* Instructors vary by campus
