Finally, the time has come for Sake Sommeliers to get the recognition they deserve, with the launch of the first professional Sake Sommelier Qualifications in the UK. The Sake Sommelier Association is pleased to announce the launch of two courses:

SAKE NAVIGATOR COURSE

A one-day course, for people who want to learn the basics of Japanese Sak�. This is already taught and recognised by Japan�s Service Institute of Japan (SSI).

The course will take place on Monday 21st September 2009, at Nippon Club, in London SW1, and will be priced at �100 per person

CERTIFIED SAKE SOMMELIER COURSE

A two-day course for anyone who wants to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of Sak�.

The course will take place on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October 2009, at the WSET tasting rooms in The International Wine and Spirit Centre, and will be priced at �230 per person

Students who pass the exam will become Certified Sake Sommeliers, and receive the Sake Sommelier Certificate and Pin for their achievement.

As an introductory offer a reduction of 15% of the price of the first five fully paid enrolments in either course, received before the 1st September 2009.

To register, follow this link: www.sakesommelierassociation.com or contact: gilbert@sakesommelierassociation.com