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Introduction to wine

Start at the beginning

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Start at the beginning with an introduction to how wine is made, how to taste, different styles and Australia’s best-known regions.

Contents

  • Learn how wine is made and how to taste it.
  • Discover key varieties and styles.
  • Explore regionality and why it matters.
  • Study the difference between oak and stainless steel maturation.
  • Find out about wine faults and how to identify them.
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Presentation

A highly-visual presentation to convey key points and bring your tasting to life, as well as a printable handout of the presentation slides, with space for notes, for your students.

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Guide

This detailed guide is packed with information, case studies and images. It can be used either to support the PowerPoint presentation or as a stand-alone learning resource.

Introduction to wine quiz

Test your knowledge of this module with the Introduction to wine quiz.

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Video

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Additional downloads

Download attendance certificates and editable tasting lists, sheets, and mats for printing and use at tastings.