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Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge (Sommelier)
12 weeks full time
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New Zealand School of Food and Wine
Certificate in Wine
Wine has become so fashionable yet obtaining a formal qualification in wine appreciation has only recently become available in New Zealand.This course offers the enthusiastic amateur to study about wine, viticulture, wine making, tasting and matching to food. Join us in a fun learning environment to learn, taste and increase your knowledge in this rapidly growing industry.

This comprehensive wine course focuses on the main wine varietals grown in New Zealand and the styles of wine that have built their reputations. The course looks at the European traditions that have influenced NZ winemaking, as well as the winemaking process and basics of viticulture. Students learn how to taste and evaluate wines and the principles that underscore food and wine matching.

This course incorporates the following unit standards:

• Unit Standards 4637 Level 4 Credit 4 (Ver 5) Demonstrate knowledge of NZ wines and wine producers
• Unit Standards 22912 Level 4 Credit 4 (Ver 1) Evaluate wine

Part time over 9 weeks (Thursdays) 10 am - 2 pm

Thursday 16 September - Thursday 11 November 2010
Next course mid February 2011

Or take this as a 2 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE - CHRISTCHURCH & AUCKLAND

COURSE DATES
Monday 6 September - Friday 17 September 2010 - Christchurch
Monday 22 November – Friday 3 December 2010 -Auckland

Monday 10 January – Friday 21 January 2011 - Christchurch
Monday 31 January – Friday 11 February 2011 - Christchurch
Monday 23 May – Friday 3 June 2011 - Christchurch
Monday 25 July – Friday 5 August 2011 -Auckland

COURSE HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:30pm
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is structured so that each morning we study about wine styles, wine making and wine regions of the world and in the afternoon, we taste outstanding wines.
COURSE FEES
$830 + text book ($95) = $925

The WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits from the London based Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) looks at wines from around the world as well as spirits and fortified wines like Port and Sherry. Our programme is perfect for beginners and people who are passionate about wine as well as those working in the industry who wish to gain more knowledge and a well-respected international qualification. Our experienced tutors are industry professionals who have worked in restaurants and hotels and hold the WSET qualifications. The course is taught in an approachable manner to ensure that participants learn lots but also have fun!

There is a 50 question multiple choice examination. The exams are then sent to the WSET in London for marking. We receive notification of grades within 15 days successful candidates receive the Intermediate Certificate and lapel pin from the WSET.

Course Overview

• Introduction to tasting, wine styles, food and wine matching, wine storage
• Viticulture and Vinification
• Chardonnay, Riesling,Sauvignon Blanc
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache
• France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal
  
• Sparkling Wines and Sweet Wines
  
• Fortified Wines and Spirits
  
• Examination

Download the Intermediate Specification Booklet.

COURSE DATES
Monday 27 September – Friday 8 October 2010
Monday 21 February – Friday 4 March 2011
Tuesday 7 June – Monday 20 June 2011
Monday 26 September – Friday 7 October 2011

COURSE HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am to 2:30pm
Self-study: 50 hours
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is structured so that each morning we study about wine styles, wine making and wine regions of the world and in the afternoon, we taste outstanding wines.

Examination

COURSE FEES
Participant course fee (includes text books and examination fees) NZ$1,350

Advanced Professional Wine Studies
4 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE

In this course participants will study the Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from the London based Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). This certificate looks in detail at the wine regions of the world – from Chile to Alsace; from Burgundy to Central Otago; from Champagne to Yarra Valley. During the
tutored tastings participants will learn to compare the Old World wine styles with those produced in the New World. Participants also study the wine making process for still wines, sparkling wines and fortifi ed wines as well as distillation.

The two and a half hour exam comprises 50 multiple-choice questions, four short answer questions and a blind tasting of two wines. The exams are sent to WSET in London for marking. We receive results after 8 - 10 weeks and successful candidates receive the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate and WSET pin.

This qualification is a pre-requisite for the WSET Diploma.

Course Overview

• Introduction, the WSET Systematic Approach to tasting
  
• Viticulture and winemaking
  
• France - Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Alsace, Rhone, SW France and Southern France.
  
• Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, UK
  
• Italy, Spain and Portugal
  
• South and Eastern Europe
  
• USA, Chile, Argentina and South Africa
  
• Australia and New Zealand
  
• Sparkling Wines
  
• Fortified Wines
  
• Spirits and Liqueurs
  

Download the Advanced Course Specification Booklet.

This course requires IELTS 6 or equivalent.
An interview may also be required for entrance to the programme.

It enables you to further extend your knowledge and to gain a well-respected international qualifi cation. Our experienced tutors are industry professionals who have worked in restaurants and hotels and hold the WSET qualifications.
The course is intensive and is taught in an approachable manner to ensure that you have fun while discovering the world of fIne wines!

COURSE DATES
Contact Celia for dates

COURSE HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am to 2:30pm
Self-study: 50 hours
COURSE STRUCTURE
Each morning we study about wine styles, wine making and wine regions of the world and in the afternoon, we taste outstanding wines.
COURSE FEES
Participant course fee (includes text books and examination fees) NZ$1,950.