NZSFW Certificate in Wine

Introduction

This popular two week introductory course offers the enthusiastic amateur the opportunity to study about wine, viticulture, wine making, tasting and matching food.

The course will focus on the main wine varietals grown in New Zealand and the styles of wine that have built their reputations. You will look at the European traditions that have influenced New Zealand winemaking as well as the winemaking process. You will learn how to taste and evaluate wines and the principles that underscore food and wine matching. A day trip to visit a local winery is included in the course.

Full Time

Programme Start Dates - 9:00 - 2:30

31 January - 10 February 2012
21 May - 1 June 2012
10 September - 21 September 2012

Course Fees

NZ$1,125
Includes vineyard tour to Waiheke island.

Part time - Option 1

Monday & Tuesday evenings, for 5 weeks

Programme Dates - 6:30 - 9:30

To be advised

Course Fees

NZ$875
Excludes vineyard tour.

Part time - Option 2

Thursdays for 10 weeks

Programme Start Dates - 9:00 - 2:30pm

1 March - 26 April 2012
21 May - 2 August 2012
20 September - 22 November 2012

Course Fees

NZ$1,125
Includes vineyard tour to Waiheke island.

Part time - Option 3

Sundays over 7 months

Programme Dates - 9:00 - 4:00pm

4 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 27 May, 24 Jun,
22 Jul, 19 Aug

Course Fees

NZ$995
Includes vineyard tour to Waiheke island.

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What Qualifications will I Gain?

NZSFW Certificate in New Zealand Wine

Entry Requirements

Aged 18 or over
Upper intermediate level of English

Pathways to further study

You may continue with NZSFW to study for the WSET® Intermediate qualification by joining the two week course.

Career Opportunities

Although a large number of general interest wine enthusiasts join this course it is also ideally suited for those working in or wishing to enter the hospitality beverage or wine industries.