Wine Education

National Wine Education and Training Centre

The National Wine Education and Training Centre (NWETC) is managed by the South Australian Wine Industry Association which for 65 years has presented classes in wine appreciation.

The NWETC has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering fun classes that educate and inform, while offering the chance to try everything from Australia's finest world famous wines through to rare and exciting new releases.

Come along and see for yourself the experience, knowledge and teaching skills of the country's finest wine educators, and the most advanced, up-to-date and comprehensive range of wine education classes and activities.

Classes are held at the National Wine Centre of Australia, close to the city centre and McLaren Vale, south of Adelaide. In addition to NWETC courses, the National Wine Centre facilitates University of Adelaide programs in wine business, viticulture and winemaking.

NWETC Course Program (pdf)
February - December 2010

Understanding Wine - Introduction

All sessions will be held at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide.

6 weeks 7pm - 9pm  $215

UW 84
Thursdays 18 February - 25 March 2010

UW 85
Tuesdays 30 March - 4 May 2010

UW 86
Thursdays 29 April - 3 June 2010

UW 87
Wednesdays 2 June - 7 July 2010

UW 88
Tuesdays 13 July - 17 August 2010

UW 89
Wednesdays 18 August - 22 September 2010

UW 90
Wednesdays 29 September - 3 November 2010

UW 91
Mondays 18 October - 22 November 2010

Weekend Courses

2 weeks Saturday or Sunday 10am - 5pm  $225

This course covers the same content as 'Understanding Wine' condensed into 2 Saturdays or Sundays back-to-back. (light lunch included)

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Saturdays 13 & 20 March 2010

WE 44
Sundays 16 & 23 May 2010

WE 45
Saturdays 24 & 31 July 2010

WE 46
Saturdays 18 & 25 September 2010

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Saturdays 27 November & 4 December 2010

World Wines

4 weeks 7pm - 9pm  $220

Sample 8-10 wines from Australia and overseas each session.

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Wednesdays 7 - 28 April 2010

WW 24
Thursdays 7 - 28 October 2010

Weekend World Wines

2 weeks 12:30pm - 4:30pm  $250

Same 'World Wines' content condensed into 2 Sundays back-to-back. Includes afternoon tea. Sample 20 wines each week.

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Sundays 20 - 27 June 2010

Theme Tastings

1 night Single Sessions 7pm - 9pm  $55

Brilliant Wines of South Australia - A two hour session tasting 12 premium South Australian wines, highlighting varietal characteristics, regions and food and wine matching.

TT 74
Wednesday 12 May 2010

Making the most of your wine cellar - Protect your valuable assets! Learn about the ageing process of wines and why some wines are better for cellaring than others. Taste wines from many vintages and discuss good cellaring practices. This is a great session for any wine collector.

TT 75
Thursday 10 June 2010

The Varietal Series - Single session master classes with a varietal focus.

TT 76
Emerging White Styles
Wednesday 24 February 2010

TT 77
Shiraz
Wednesday 19 May 2010

TT 78
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wednesday 14 July 2010

TT 79
Sparkling Sensations
Thursday 18 November 2010

The Regional Series - Special, one night, master classes with a single regional focus presented by guest winemakers from the region.

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Kangaroo Island
Thursday 5 August 2010

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Eden Valley
Thursday 26 August 2010

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Langhorne Creek
Thursday 4 November 2010

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Coonawarra
Thursday 2 December 2010

Sensory Evaluation For Grape Growers

A wine sensory evaluation course for winegrape growers that will stimulate improved viticulture and business decisions. The focus will be on winetasting - the end result - leading to discussion on wine quality and price points, what is known about viticulture influences on wine composition and diagnose avenues for improving specific compounds in wine. The course also aims to educate the palate and to compare and contrast regional red and white wine styles.

Refer to www.winesa.asn.au/wine-courses for dates and locations.