Understanding Wine - February 2027
National Wine Centre
These sessions are ideal for those who enjoy drinking wine and aspire to learn more, those who would like to gain confidence tackling wine shop selections and restaurant wine lists and is perfect for those starting out in the hospitality or wine industries.
Each session is held at the National Wine Centre and includes an antipasto platter to enjoy while you taste.
Whether you'd like to explore one particular wine style or discover them all, come along and learn more about the wines that interest you most. Bring some friends and enjoy the depth of knowledge and expertise of NWETC's wine educators, with a strong emphasis on fun, discovery and learning.
Session Outlines
Session 1: White wine varieties and styles including a sensory evaluation of wine, an aroma and palate exercise, wine faults, theory behind food & wine matching principles, viticulture and wine making fundamentals.
Session 2: Rose and Red wine varieties and styles including factors affecting wine style and quality, reading wine labels, wine making fundamentals and blending wine.
Session 3: Sparkling wines and dessert/fortified wines including how they are made, serving wine - glassware and decanting.
Attend one session, or all - select the sessions you want to do when you register.
