Cape Wine Master

The ultimate in South African wine education, the Cape Wine Master programme is a self-study course with a maximum of 5 years for completion. There are 10 examination areas including 4 tasting exams and 4 theory exams, a presentation and a dissertation. The study programme demands a detailed high-level understanding of all aspects from the vineyard to the cellar as well as distillation and spirits and the business of wine. Students are appointed a mentor to assist and guide progression and study groups are usually formed to collaborate for theoretical and tasting support. The pre-requisite to start this program is a minimum mark of 60% in all 4 modules of the Diploma Wine Course. Recognition of prior learning or Diploma level qualifications from other international wine education bodies will be considered on application by the Institute of Cape Wine Masters via the Cape Wine Academy.

The Cape Wine Master qualification equips candidates with an exceptional global knowledge of wine and an excellent aptitude for sensory evaluation of international wines and spirits. 

Recommended for high-level wine industry management, marketing, sales and production professionals as well as wine educators or serious enthusiasts who seek to further their wine learning journey after the Diploma Wine Course.

For more information contact us at info@capewineacademy.co.za

COURSE OUTLINE

ASSESSMENT:

4 x Theory exams
4 x Tasting exams
1 x Presentation
1 x Dissertation

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Cape Wine Academy Diploma Wine Course
A minimum of 60% in all four Diploma modules
A minimum of 60% in the Diploma tasting exam