LEVEL 1

South African Wine Course

An introductory course that takes you on a wine journey around South Africa revealing the great wine growing regions
of the Cape, wine styles and the effect of wine on the taste of food. Explore vineyard and winemaking practices and
learn how they contribute to making a quality wine. Get to know the various red and white grape varieties with guided
tastings and the basic etiquette of wine service and storage.

By the end of this course you will be comfortable in conversation relating to the basic styles and varieties of wine and the
natural and production factors that influence the quality of wine as well as the basics of food and wine matching.

Recommended for first year tertiary hospitality and tourism students and anyone pursuing a career in wine including all levels
of wine service professionals, wine retailers, wine sales representatives, wine ambassadors and advisors, tasting room hosts
and beginner wine enthusiasts.


COURSE DATES


COURSE OUTLINE

Facilitated Learning (Classroom and Virtual)
Lecture 1: The five taste sensations with a cause & effect wine tasting, varieties/cultivars, storage and service

Lecture 2: Viticulture, harvesting of quality wine, winemaking practices

Assessment
Theory Examination (45 minutes)

Online Self-Study Course
This online course covers the theoretical aspects of the five taste sensations, varieties/cultivars, storage, viticulture, harvesting of quality wine, and winemaking practices. No wine is needed for this course.

Online Exam Quiz 
60 multiple choice questions

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age to enrol in this course.

REGISTRATION FORM

To secure your booking, please complete the course registration form.

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COURSE INFORMATION

To read more about this course, please download the information pack.

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Online Self-Study

Purchase

R850

Virtual

Purchase

R2250

Classroom

Purchase

R2250

WHAT’S NEXT

Age Verification

Are you of legal drinking age?