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National Wine Centre of Australia
Corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads,
Adelaide SA 5000
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Phone: +61 8 8303 3355
Fax: +61 8 8303 7444

 

Wine Education

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 over 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 October 2010 - July 2011NWETC Course Program July 2011 - June 2012
Now until July 2011 July 2011 - June 2012

 

NWETC Course Program October 2010 - July 2011

For details, download the Program Brochure October 2010 - July 2011 (pdf)

Understanding Wine - Introduction

Held at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide.

6 weeks 7pm - 9pm  $215

UW 95
Wednesdays 27 April - 1 June 2011

UW 96
Tuesdays 24 May - 28 June 2011

UW 97
Thursdays 9 June - 14 July 2011

Weekend Courses

2 weeks Saturdays or Sundays 10am - 5pm  $225

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

WE 50
Sundays 19 & 26 June 2011

World Wines

4 weeks 7pm - 9pm  $220

Compare and contrast 8-10 Australian and international wines each session.

WW 25
Wednesdays 8 - 29 June 2011

Theme Tastings

1 night Single Sessions 7pm - 9pm  $55

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

RS9
McLaren Vale
Wednesday 6 July 2011

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

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NWETC Course Program July 2011 - June 2012

For details, download the Program Brochure July 2011 - June 2012 (pdf)

Understanding Wine - Introduction

Held at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide.

6 weeks 7pm - 9pm  $235

UW 98
Wednesdays 20 July - 24 August 2011

UW 99
Thursdays 1 September - 6 October 2011

UW 100
Wednesdays 19 October - 23 November 2011

UW 101
Tuesdays 8 November - 13 December 2011

UW 102
Tuesdays 17 January - 21 February 2012

UW 103
Thursdays 23 February - 29 March 2012

UW 104
Wednesday 4 April - 16 May 2012
(skips a week 25 April)

UW 105
Tuesdays 8 May - 12 June 2012

Weekend Courses

2 weeks Saturdays or Sundays 10am - 5pm  $245

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

WE 51
Saturdays 13 & 20 August 2011

WE 52
Saturdays 5 & 12 November 2011

WE 53
Saturdays 11 & 18 February 2012

WE 54
Saturdays 14 & 21 April 2012

World Wines

4 weeks 7pm - 9pm  $245

Compare and contrast 8-10 Australian and international wines each session.

WW 26
Thursdays 13 October - 3 November 2011

WW 27
Wednesdays 6 - 27 June 2012

New! Introduction to Australian Wine - Chinese presentation

1.30pm - 5.30 pm $240

Download the Chinese language brochure from the Wine SA website

Custom course inquiries welcome

CIAW1
Saturdays 28 May - 4 June 2011

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 sensory characteristics, regions and food and wine matching.

TT84
Brilliant Wines
Thursday 21 July 2011

TT85
Brilliant Wines
Wednesday 5 October 2011

TT86
Brilliant Wines
Wednesday 19 January 2012

TT87
Brilliant Wines
Thursday 16 February 2012

TT88
Brilliant Wines
Wednesday 17 April 2012

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.

TT83
Making the Most of your Cellar
Tuesday 17 May 2011

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

TT79
Sparkling Sensations
Thursday 17 November 2011

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

RS9
McLaren Vale
Wednesday 6 July 2011

RS10
Barossa
Thursday 4 August 2011

Regional Presentations

The popular Understanding Wine course will be presented at the Langhorne Creek – Soldier’s Memorial Hall.

6 weeks 7pm - 9pm $215

UWLC
Wednesdays 1 June - 6 July 2011

The popular World Wines course will be presented at Goolwa - Signal Point.

4 weeks 7pm - 9pm $220

GWW1
Wednesdays 6 - 27 July 2011

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