Wine Courses
The Wine Education Centre
Wine courses and events are hosted by the Wine Education Centre at Old Bridge cellars, lead by Blair Hill (DipWSET).
The Wine Education Centre is the educational arm of Wines of Western Australia. It is the prime provider of wine education for consumers and trade in Western Australia. It has been providing quality wine education for well over 40 years.
Wine Essentials Course
The Wine Essentials Course provides the necessary information for all wine enthusiasts who are looking to increase their wine knowledge and approach to tasting. It is also an appropriate course for those about to enter the wine trade.
The course is hosted is held over four consecutive weeks, two hours per session. Participants cover six wines per session and includes a food and wine pairing on the final week at Next Door South Perth (Como course) or Samson's Paddock (North Freo course).
The cost of the course also includes an 'Essential Wine Tasting Guide', vineyard visit in the Swan Valley and food from a local restaurant. All attendees that complete the course will receive a Certificate of Merit.Â
Week 1 - Learn how to taste & assess a range of wine styles.
Week 2 - White wine production & botrytis cinerea.
Week 3 - Red wine production, oak & cellaring potential of wine.
Week 4 - Food and wine matching to be held at local restaurant.
2024 COURSE DATESÂ
Como course hosted at Old Bridge Cellars Como (461 Canning Highway, Como)
Mon Febuary 5 – Wed Febuary 28
Mon July 22 – Wed August 14
Mon October 14 – Wed November 6
All courses run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets cost $385/head.
North Fremantle course hosted at ...by Old Bridge (229b Queen Victoria Street, North Fremantle)
Tues February 6 – Tues February 27
Wed May 1 – Wed May 22
Tues July 23 – Tues August 13
Tues October 15 – Tues November 5
All courses run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets cost $385/head.