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Stellenbosch University Wine Evaluation Course

Registrations close: Course begins: Cost:	5 March 2010 15 March 2010 R4,470 (excl. VAT)

The Course in a Nutshell:

10-week part-time wine tasting course presented via a combination of online and contact learning, allowing for flexible studying
Gain the skills and confidence to evaluate wine and identify various cultivars and faults
Be exposed to over 80 different wine samples (SA and International)
Includes 2 separate workshops held in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Results in a Certificate in Wine Evaluation from Stellenbosch University
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This wine tasting course certifies successful students to be selected for tasting on the South African Wine and Spirits Board and Veritas tasting panels.

Course Modules:

Module 1	Introduction to Wine and the South African Wine Industry
Module 2	Viticulture
Module 3	Winemaking
Module 4	Storing of Wine, Serving of Wine and Food and Wine Pairing
Module 5	Evaluation of Wine
Module 6	Practical 3 hour Workshop on Wine Evaluation
Module 7	Self-tasting of 6 South African Wines and Wine production in France,Germany and Italy
Module 8	Self-tasting of 6 more South African Wines and Wine production in Spain, Portugal and Austria
Module 9	Self-tasting of 6 South African Wines and Wine production in Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, California
Module 10	Practical 3 hour Workshop and Practical Assessment

Who Should Attend This Course?

This wine tasting course is suited to anyone with a keen interest in Wine. More specifically:

Wine Professionals - and other people involved in the wine industry such as winemaking staff, viticulturists, wine distributors, wine marketers, restaurants and bar managers, hotel staff, academics, waitrons, tour guides and event organisers will be equipped with expert knowledge and credibility, which enables them to better serve their clients.
Non-Professionals - and people outside the wine industry such as general wine drinkers, members of wine clubs, corporate relationship managers, client liaison officers and others who simply enjoy a good glass of wine will benefit from an enhanced understanding and appreciation of wine products.

Charl Theron talks about the Stellenbosch University Wine Evaluation Course

Do you need more information?

Contact Karin on 021 685 4775 or via email on karin@getsmarter.co.za

Meet Charl Theron

Meet Charl Theron
Charl Theron is the Course Convenor for the Stellenbosch University Wine Evaluation Course. Click here for more information.