The Certificate Wine Course

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TIME:    18h00
COST:    R2995
VENUE:    Nietvoorbij Campus, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
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An in-depth course on South African wine which covers viticulture, winemaking, distillation, fortification, sweet and sparkling wines. This course consists of 7 lectures which are conducted in the evenings. There is a theory and tasting examination.

COURSE CONTENT:

Lecture 1 Tutored Wine Tasting

Lecture 2 Viticulture. Seasons of the vine: how to establish a vineyard; Pests and diseases; Wine tasting and discussion

Lecture 3 Viticulture. Wine growing areas of South Africa; Wine tasting and discussion

Lecture 4 Winemaking: from arrival at cellar till final product. Art of blending, wood treatments, innovations in winemaking; Wine tasting and discussion

Lecture 5 Brandy distilling. Process of production. Different styles; Wine tasting and discussion

Lecture 6 Fortified Wines – Sherry, Port, Fortified Wines; Wine tasting and discussion

Lecture 7 Sparkling Wines – methods of production, different styles; Special & Noble Late Harvest wines – definition of different styles; Wine tasting and discussion

Examinations: 1 x Two and a half hour theory examination and 1 x One hour tasting examination

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