The International Culinary Center, a worldwide thought leader in culinary arts, and home of the legendary French Culinary Institute, today announced its New York campus will join its California campus in offering Intensive Sommelier Training—the first program in the world to be approved by the Court of Master Sommeliers®, and developed specifically for students interested in the serious study of wine with the intent of becoming Sommeliers. In addition, The Center announced the appointment of Master Sommelier Scott Carney as Director of Wine Education.
Providing the same unmatched curriculum available to aspiring Sommeliers in California, the New York Intensive Sommelier Training program takes students on an in-depth tasting tour of the world’s great winegrowing regions over 11 weeks of full-time study (or 19 weeks of part-time study), immersing them in the geography, winemaking styles, and terroir of these storied locales. The program combines lectures with tastings and food pairings, teaching students how to thoroughly taste, analyze, and evaluate wines from around the globe. At the conclusion of the program, students may take the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Sommelier Course & Exam and Certified Sommelier Examination on-site at the school. Receiving the Certified Sommelier credential creates a point of differentiation for those looking to explore the world of wine as a career. Students who have taken the exam at The International Culinary Center’s California campus have had one of the highest success rates among programs offering the exam, with an 87.1% pass rate.
The first Intensive Sommelier Training class offered at The International Culinary Center New York campus will begin January 23, 2012. Next classes offered at the California campus begin on January 9 and February 7, 2012. The course is available to both U.S. and international students.
“The growth of our partnership with the Court of Master Sommeliers and the addition of Master Sommelier Scott Carney to our staff mark the beginning of an exciting new phase for our wine curriculum at The International Culinary Center,” said Founder and CEO, Dorothy Cann Hamilton. “The combination of the education focus of the Court of Master Sommeliers, in conjunction with Scott Carney’s wealth of wine industry knowledge, experience, business acumen, and keen understanding of cuisine is sure to serve as the perfect platform to further develop and enhance our Wine Studies curriculum.”
A Master Sommelier and a graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business, Scott Carney is one of the country’s premier wine educators possessing not only an understanding of the complexities of tasting and pairing wine, but the wine business and industry at large. Having spent ten years as the Business Manager at Gotham Bar & Grill, Carney’s passion for the art and trade of food and wine pairing developed and strengthened, leading him to operations, beverage, and finance positions with a number of prestigious restaurants including Picholine, Tocqueville, the Russian Tea Room, and Junoon.
As Director of Wine Education, Master Sommelier Carney will lead the Wine Studies department on both coasts, further developing the curriculum for career students and amateur wine enthusiasts, with more classes in food and wine pairing, wine foundations, and other wine topics, as well as directing a staff of Master Sommelier instructors.
Source: http://www.frenchculinary.com/explore/learn_more/news/2635
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