Natural wine sommelier

Become a specialist in natural wine

Natural wine isn’t a hipster fad

Quite the opposite, actually.


It’s part of a broad grassroots movement advocating for greater transparency, honesty, and flavor diversity across the entire food industry. A rebellion against the industrial standardization of taste, the reduction of biodiversity, and cynical production methods.

But it’s precisely this rebellion against uniformity that makes natural wine complex. Really complex, in fact.

That’s why we at the Hotel and Restaurant School believe there’s a need for a dedicated natural wine sommelier education—so the hospitality industry is equipped to communicate and work with natural wine at a high professional level, grounded in science, experience from the field’s top experts, and a rejection of the idea that “this is how it’s supposed to taste.”

Our goal is to raise the level of knowledge and quality in the Danish hospitality sector even further, so we can continue to be one of the world’s epicenters for wine with nothing added. You’ll be taught by some of Copenhagen’s—and therefore the world’s—most respected sommeliers, restaurateurs, and natural wine importers.

The Natural Wine Sommelier program is for you—whether you work in the industry as a server in a restaurant or as a buyer and consultant in a wine shop. But it’s also aimed at the many private wine enthusiasts who want to geek out on natural wine at a higher level.

The program is taught in English.

Former student at the school? Sign up now and get up to 2,000 DKK off. Read more here.

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Module 1: Foundation

Start date
16-02-2026
End date
02-03-2026
Duration
3 dage
Price
5819 kr.

Module 2: Advanced

Start date
09-03-2026
End date
20-04-2026
Duration
5 dage
Price
9699 kr.

Module 3: Practice

Start date
27-04-2026
End date
18-05-2026
Duration
3 dage + eksamen
Price
7759 kr. (m. eksamen)
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You will learn about:

  • What is natural wine? From soil to bottle
  • Tasting natural wine - sensory impressions and phenomena
  • Key wine regions – cultural and geographical understanding
  • Production - perspectives from three producers of natural wine
  • Meet your importers
  • Pairing food and natural wine

From Foundation to Industry Level

The program is built around three modules: a foundational module, an advanced module, and an industry-focused module. Each module can be taken individually and stands on its own, giving you the flexibility to choose based on your needs.

If you want to complete the full Natural Wine Sommelier education, you’ll need to take all three modules—consisting of 11 lessons plus a final exam. You don’t have to follow a specific order, and you’re not required to sign up for all three modules at once.

Upcoming Modules:

2026

Module 1: Feb 16 + Feb 23 + Mar 2, 2026
Module 2: Mar 9 + Mar 16 + Mar 23 + Apr 13 + Apr 20, 2026
Module 3: Apr 27 + May 4 + May 11, 2026
Final Exam: May 18, 2026

You can register for individual modules or sign up for all three at once at a discounted price. See pricing further down the page.

Please note: We reserve the right to cancel modules if fewer than 10 participants are enrolled. If you choose to register for all three modules upfront and receive the discounted price, the same condition applies—there must be a minimum of 10 participants.

Final confirmation of whether a module will run is given three weeks before the start date.

More information

Time and place

The program takes place at the Hotel and Restaurant School and is designed so you can continue working alongside your studies. There will, however, be producer visits that take place off-campus.

Class hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Program structure

The education consists of three modules: a foundational module, an advanced module, and an industry-focused module. Each module can be taken individually and stands on its own, giving you the freedom to choose based on your needs. Modules vary in length from 3 to 5 days, but never run for more than 3 consecutive days.

If you wish to complete the full Natural Wine Sommelier certification, you’ll need to take all three modules plus the final exam. You don’t need to follow a specific order, and you’re not required to sign up for all three modules at once.

If you miss a class, you’ll have the opportunity to catch up on your own and still participate in the final exam and receive your diploma.

The Natural Wine Sommelier program is for those working in the industry—whether as a server in a restaurant or as a buyer and consultant in a wine shop. But it’s also open to the many private wine enthusiasts who want to dive deeper into natural wine at a higher level.

The program is taught in English.

Price & Payment 2026

Note: All prices are excl. VAT.

Module 1: DKK 5,819
Module 2: DKK 9,699
Module 3: DKK 7,759 (includes final exam)
Full program (all modules): DKK 20,000
(Discount: DKK 3,275)

Discounts for alumni

As a former student of Copenhagen Hospitality School, you’ll receive:

  • DKK 500 off per module
  • Or DKK 2,000 off in total if you sign up for all three modules at once
  • Plus the standard discount of DKK 3,275 — totaling DKK 5,275 in savings

Included in the price

  • Full catering
  • Course materials
  • Module certificates / NWS diploma

Not included in price:

  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Parking (Please note: parking is not available on school grounds)

Financial Support

If your employer contributes to Hotel, Restaurant og Turismeerhvervets Kompetenceudviklingsfond, you may be eligible for up to DKK 5,000 in support for the course fee.

Read more here: Courses with financial support

Course overview - lectures and program

Get the full overview of modules, teaching days, and learning content in the program plan:

Program plan - Natural Wine Sommelier

Please note: We reserve the right to make changes to content and instructors.

Financial Support

If your employer contributes to Hotel, Restaurant og Turismeerhvervets Kompetenceudviklingsfond, you may be eligible for up to DKK 5,000 in support for the course fee.

Read more here (in Danish): Courses with financial support

Your instructor - Tue Bach Petersen

Tue originally came from the advertising industry but began culinary training in 2010. A few years later, he left his apprenticeship to become head chef at Ved Stranden 10.

It was here that his passion for (natural) wine took off, and alongside his work, he founded the import company Vinsvin. After a few years in Aarhus working at Michelin-starred restaurants Substans and Pondus, he returned to Copenhagen to open La Banchina.

In 2017, he opened the natural wine shop Volatil on Sdr. Boulevard, followed by a second shop on Nørrebro (Steffi Graf) and a restaurant (LAGO). Tue has also written about food and wine for Information and Euroman.

He lives in the agricultural community of Permatopia, where he also produces cider and wine. Tue is one of Denmark’s sharpest minds when it comes to natural wine, with a strong network across the industry—among restaurants, wine bars, and producers both in Denmark and abroad.

Sign up

Sign up for the course via the form below.

After signing up, you will be redirected to our webshop, where you can pay for the course via credit card or request an invoice. You will also recieve the link to our webshop in the confirmation email, that is sent to you upon submitting your registration.

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Questions?

Lene Vietz
Continuing Education Consultant

Lene Vietz

M: lmv@hrs.dk T: 22464613

Contact me with general questions about courses, teambuilding-options and events.