This course consists of 7 lectures which are conducted in the evening or as a 3 day course. \There is a theory and tasting examination. The South African Wine course or the Front of House course is a pre-requisite to attend.
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
Special & Noble Late Harvest wines – definition of different styles
Wine tasting and discussion
Lecture 7
Sparkling Wines – methods of production, different styles
Wine tasting and discussion
Examinations:
1 x Two and a half hour theory examination and
1 x One hour tasting examination (local natural wines and single varieties only)