Wine Appreciation

Growing & Vines

A course by

EIT

Enhance your wine experience by learning from a wine professional. Practice wine sensory techniques and recognise specific New Zealand wine styles over six evening sessions.

NZ$257

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

EIT Hawke’s Bay, Room E167, Napier

It will take a total of 6 weeks

This course requires 2 hours per week

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Practice wine sensory techniques

Develop skills in tasting and evaluating wine using professional sensory methods.

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Recognise specific NZ wine styles

Identify and differentiate among New Zealand's common wine styles.

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Explain basic winemaking concepts

Understand how white, red, and sparkling wines are made and be able to explain these processes.

What You're Signing Up For

This short course allows participants to enhance their wine experience by learning from a wine professional. Students practice wine sensory techniques, learn to recognise specific NZ wine styles, and gain the ability to explain the basic concepts of how white, red, and sparkling wines are made. The course also covers recognition of common wine faults and builds confidence in discussing wine.

Course Content

  • Wine sensory techniques
  • Recognition of New Zealand wine styles
  • Basics of winemaking (white, red, and sparkling wines)
  • Identification of common wine faults
  • Confident wine discussion
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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Wine Industry

  • Viticulture

  • Food & Beverage

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Wine appreciation for hospitality roles

  • Entry wine industry knowledge

  • Enhanced customer service in food & beverage