Coming Late 2025

Introductory Wine Course

4 weeks

Make up classes are not available if you miss a session.

6 to 14 students

This course requires at least 6 students to commence.

At Cardwell Cellars

Upstairs in our map room.

$350 per person

Includes class time, course materials, and wines for tasting.

Have you ever wondered how wine is made? How does red wine get its colour? Why are there different shades of rose? And how sparkling wine gets its bubbles?

Our introductory wine course has been developed to teach curious wine enthusiasts the foundations of wine growing and wine making. 
Over four weeks you will learn about wine history, winemaking, and famous wine regions. A significant time will be spent tasting and discussing wines from around the world.

Led by our team of wine experts, the Introductory Wine Course is a great first step into the world of wine, and builds the foundational knowledge for our Wine Scholar Guild Courses and our Central & Eastern European Wine Course.

Course Structure

⚬ Week 1

History of Winemaking & How to Taste Wine

⚬ Week 2

Red Wine, White Wine & Rosé

⚬ Week 3

Wines From Around The World

⚬ Week 4

Sparkling & Sweet Wine

What you will learn

  • Wine basics including how wine is grown and made, including sparkling and sweet wine.
  • Wine history and geography, including key wine regions and wine producing countries.
  • How to taste wine, key wine styles and characteristics.

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461 Victoria St,

Abbotsford VIC 3067

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Wed-Sat: 11:00 - 23:00

Sun: 11:00 - 17:00

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