Certificate in New Zealand Wine (Advanced)

Hospo, Food & Tourism

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.

NZ$255

inc GST

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This course starts anytime


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

New Zealand School of Food and Wine, Auckland

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Enhanced wine tasting skills

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

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Understanding of wine and food pairing

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

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hospitality

  • Wine

  • Beverage Service

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Sommelier

  • Wine sales representative

  • Hospitality service roles

  • Wine event specialist