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.
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
Core skills this course teaches
Practice wine sensory techniques
Develop skills in tasting and evaluating wine using professional sensory methods.
Recognise specific NZ wine styles
Identify and differentiate among New Zealand's common wine styles.
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Wine Industry
Viticulture
Food & Beverage
Future employment opportunities might be
Wine appreciation for hospitality roles
Entry wine industry knowledge
Enhanced customer service in food & beverage