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

Develop the ability to conduct detailed comparative tastings of various New Zealand wine styles.

Gain practical knowledge in pairing different New Zealand wines with food to enhance customer experience.

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the range and characteristics of New Zealand’s artisan, organic, red, white, sweet, and sparkling wines.
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.
What you need to know first
Foundation NZ Wine Micro-Credential recommended

Hospitality
Wine
Beverage Service

Sommelier
Wine sales representative
Hospitality service roles
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

Develop the ability to conduct detailed comparative tastings of various New Zealand wine styles.

Gain practical knowledge in pairing different New Zealand wines with food to enhance customer experience.

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the range and characteristics of New Zealand’s artisan, organic, red, white, sweet, and sparkling wines.
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.
What you need to know first
Foundation NZ Wine Micro-Credential recommended

Hospitality
Wine
Beverage Service

Sommelier
Wine sales representative
Hospitality service roles
Wine event specialist
Wine event specialist