The Cape Wine Academy’s objective for the past 34 years has
been to enhance people’s enjoyment of wine by providing them with
knowledge shared by leading winemakers and viticulturists about vines, grapes
and the way wine is made. Lynne and John Ford are both Diploma graduates of the
Academy and endorse their qualifications and the important purpose they serve.
These
are some of the courses they offer. Please refer see below for
a brief explanation.
DAY
COURSES
23
February
The River Club, Observatory
16
March
Morgenhof Wine Estate
DISCOVERING
THE SUBLIME WORLD OF WINE - 2013
LEVEL 1:
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WINE COURSE
Topics encompass wine styles and the effect of wine on the taste
of food; vineyard and winemaking practices and how they contribute to making a
quality wine. There is a tutored tasting at each of the presentations. This can
be completed in the evenings or as a day event. All lectures incorporate
tutored wine tastings. (R1095 – evening, R1195 – day (optional additional lunch
R120), R595 – correspondence)
LEVEL 1: FRONT OF HOUSE COURSE
Topics encompass wine styles and the effect of wine on the taste
of food; vineyard and winemaking practices and how they contribute to making a
quality wine, as well as how to set a standard in the wine industry regarding
service and attitude. This is held as a 2 day course. Lectures incorporate
tutored wine tastings. (R1485 – 2 day (includes 2 lunches), R595 -
correspondence)
LEVEL 2: CERTIFICATE WINE COURSE
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 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. (R2995 - evening, R3350 - 3
day (includes 2 lunches), R1700 - correspondence)
EVENING
COURSES
Start
dates
11th February at Nietvoorbij Campus,
Stellenbosch and 5th March at Manuka, Somerset West
15th and 16th February at Bon Esperance,
Stellenbosch
Starts 26th February at The River Club,
Observatory
A magnificent way to experience the world through a glass of wine!
Explore the world’s wine regions and taste the interesting wines that they
produce. From France to Australia and the Americas, you will be able to compare
their wines against ours. This course consists of 6 lectures
which are conducted weekly in the evenings, or as a 2 day course.
(R2750 - evening, R2750 - 2 day, R850 - correspondence)
Please do not hesitate to contact Michelle
Grimbeek if you require any further information or assistance. Tel: 021 8898844 Fax: 021 8897391 Web site: www.capewineacademy.co.za
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