Certificate in New Zealand Wine (Advanced)
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
An advanced, two-day, NZQA-accredited micro-credential exploring New Zealand’s artisan, organic, red, white, sweet, and sparkling wines with a focus on comparative tastings and food pairing skills.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
New Zealand School of Food and Wine, Auckland
Core skills this course teaches
Enhanced wine tasting skills
Develop the ability to conduct detailed comparative tastings of various New Zealand wine styles.
Understanding of wine and food pairing
Gain practical knowledge in pairing different New Zealand wines with food to enhance customer experience.
In-depth knowledge of New Zealand wines
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the range and characteristics of New Zealand’s artisan, organic, red, white, sweet, and sparkling wines.
What You're Signing Up For
This advanced micro-credential builds on the Foundation NZ Wine Micro-Credential, offering a deeper understanding of the diversity of New Zealand wines through comparative tastings. The program develops sound tasting skills and knowledge of wine and food pairing, aiming to enhance the customer experience for those working in hospitality or beverage sectors.
Course Content
- Comparative tasting of New Zealand artisan wines
- Study of organic red and white wines
- Analysis of sweet and sparkling wine styles
- Development of tasting skills
- Wine and food pairing principles
- Overview of New Zealand’s wine industry
What you need to know first
Foundation NZ Wine Micro-Credential recommended
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Wine
Beverage Service
Future employment opportunities might be
Sommelier
Wine sales representative
Hospitality service roles