Le Cordon Bleu London has chosen the 12 finalists for the last round of the Wine Scholarship by Le Cordon Bleu. The twelve will compete to win a place in the renowned Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy and Management, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the most ardent wine enthusiasts.
Following the two semi-finals held online in June, 12 contestants were chosen to compete in the final on 29th July at the institute in Holborn, London. The finalists will need to complete an interview with Le Cordon Bleu London’s Wine Development Manager and Master Sommelier, Matthieu Longuere, and fellow industry experts. In addition, a written challenge will be designed to gauge their passion for the topic.
Once the final challenges and judging are complete, there will be an award ceremony to crown the winner, followed by a drinks reception.
The institute is searching for aspiring wine professionals with a genuine passion for the industry, giving them the chance to follow their dreams and aspirations. An impressive list of partners involved in the scholarship includes Louis Latour, Gusbourne, Smith & Sheth, Pyramid Valley, Viu Manent, Banfi, HIDE and Hedonism.
The winner gets a place on the Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy and Management, with exclusively curated internship placements following completion. The six-month diploma provides an in-depth knowledge of wine, its integration with gastronomy and its management within a commercial environment. The programme is headed by Matthieu and features guest lectures from leading wine and hospitality industry names.
Following completion of the diploma, the scholarship winner will go on to take part in an exclusively curated internship programme. The three-month internship features placements at HIDE and Hedonism Wines, giving the winner experience working in both restaurant and retail wine and the opportunity to apply their newly gained knowledge in a real-world setting.
In addition to the diploma and internship, the winner will also receive a wealth of wine-based prizes from the scholarship partners. Guests at the event will have the opportunity to discover some of the wonderful products from the partners as they enjoy drinks and canapes at a reception hosted by Le Cordon Bleu.
Key details:
Date: Friday 29th July
Event starts: 6:30pm
Winner announced: 7:15-7:30 pm (TBC exact timing). The final itself will be from 12 pm-5 pm.
The photography used in this article was provided by Le Cordon Bleu London.
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