| 1. |
Speak with authority on the wine areas of the world and their products |
| 2. |
Know the principal grape varieties used in wine making and the areas of the world where they are cultivated. |
| 3. |
Answer questions on international wine laws, including those of France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia and the USA. |
| 4. |
Display knowledge of fortified wines, their vinification, storage, and handling. |
| 5. |
Describe the various methods of distillation and production of spirits and liqueurs. |
| 6. |
Knowledge of cigar production and storage, with special references to Havanas. |
| 7. |
Explain the process of making beers and cigars and the reasons for the variations in style between different products. |
| 8. |
Discuss how the products should be stored to ensure that they remain in the optimum condition |
