Wine Appreciation
Food & Beverage
A course by
NorthTec
Explore the main New Zealand wine styles, their characteristics, and regional varieties through tastings and food pairings.
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$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Identify major New Zealand wine styles
Students will be able to describe and distinguish the main styles of wine produced in New Zealand and articulate their key characteristics.
Understand wine regions
Participants will gain an understanding of the various wine regions in New Zealand and the impact of regional characteristics on wine styles.
What You're Signing Up For
This short course introduces participants to major New Zealand wine styles, the characteristics that differentiate them, and the key wine regions across the country. Students will learn about food and wine matching, with practical sessions involving wine tasting and comparative analysis. The course is suitable for those pursuing careers in hospitality, wine service, or viticulture-related roles.
Course Content
- Introduction to main New Zealand wine styles
- Characteristics of different wine styles
- Overview of New Zealand wine regions
- Principles of food and wine matching
- Daily wine tasting — three wines per session
- Comparative analysis of wine characteristics
What you need to know first
Applicants must be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
Physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
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