2024 Curriculum

The lecturer will be Sylvain ALBERT, a true wine globetrotter who has been a world wine pioneer for over 25 years. He spent many years touring the best vineyards around the world, and in 2000 opened Le Taste Monde, a restaurant in Paris that focuses on wines from around the world outside of France. Sylvain's passion for excellence made this restaurant a unique tasting space.

 

Mr. Albert also teaches at hotel schools (Vatel, Le Cordon Bleu) and shares his vision for his work. He is also an excellent wine connoisseur and generously shares his knowledge.

He is also currently the director of the Center Franck Thomas Formation, a wine academy in Paris. Frank Thomas (MOF (French National Craftsman of the Year), France's Best Sommelier, and Europe's Best Sommelier) described Sylvain as ``a true encounter that the world of wine has to offer,'' and praised him for his knowledge of wine. "I highly appreciate your attitude of spreading the word".

Each session consists of four themes (Intuitive Tasting, Geo-Perceptual Tasting, Touch of Wine, Terroir Matching & Food-Wine Compatibility) for each half-day.