OVERVIEW

This programme provides an introduction to wine regions, grape varieties and wine styles that have made New Zealand wines famous around the world.

It covers key grape varieties and explores the significance of geography, climate, environment, winemaking techniques and the vision of leading winemakers to establish New Zealand's reputation for fine wines.

The textbook is the New Zealand Wine Guide, by Celia Hay, Director of the New Zealand School of Food and Wine. This book is included in the course fee.

The New Zealand Wine Guide 2nd edition is the Winner of the Gourmand Awards national competition for New Zealand for Wine Tourism and Wine Photography.

The Certificate in New Zealand Wine (Advanced) is available at our campus and consists of sessions 5 - 8.