Manual Bottling & Packaging
2024-06-19 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Discover the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a range of manual and basic bottling and packaging equipment and to perform associated manual tasks in a bottling and packaging environment. Cost:$100
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We are currently taking bookings for this workshop. For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

Soil & Vine Nutrition
2024-06-20 08:30 - 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Vine nutrition is important for grape production since nutrients have a number of crucial functions in vegetative and reproductive growth.
Soil is fundamental to so many aspects of life. Yet it is something generally taken for granted. It is critically important for our collective future that we manage our soil resources with a long-term view in mind.
What will be covered:

Soil Structure (hands on)
Important Nutrients
Soil Tests
Vine & Root Development
Fertigation

Cameron Leckie is the Regional Soil Coordinator for the Southern Queensland and Northern NSW Future Drought Fund Hub.
Bring a hat and appropriate footwear.
Cost: $100 includes tuition, morning tea and lunch
We are currently taking bookings for this workshop. For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

Introduction to Cellar Door Operations - Basics
2024-06-21 08:30 - 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
A workshop that will cover a number of areas that are critical to driving successful cellar door operations, including; Delivering a seamless guest experience before, during and after their visit. Cost: $100
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We are currently taking bookings for this workshop. For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 3
2024-08-19 08:30 - 2024-08-21 16:30, 2024-10-02 08:30 - 2024-10-04 16:30 | QCWT 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. You will learn …
• the key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
• how these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world
• how to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality, and
• how to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality at an advanced level.
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Registration Form click here

2024-09-21 16:30
Celebrate Springtime in Stanthorpe when the Savoyard Singers present BROADWAY at Varias Restaurant and Function Centre.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 1
2024-11-04 08:30 - 16:30 | QCWT 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Have you always wanted to know more about wine? Employment opportunities where the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines would be very applicable include cellar doors, cafes and restaurants, wine bars, hotels and bottle shops. This qualification is recognised internationally in over 70 countries. Course content includes:

Main styles of wines available in the world
Principal wine grape varieties
How to store and serve wine
Social, health, safety and legal issues regarding wine consumption
Writing tasting notes based on the WSET System Approach to Tasting

Please note the registration cut-off date for this course is 21 October 2024
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Registration Form.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2
2024-11-05 08:30 - 2024-11-07 16:30 | QCWT 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Do you want to take your wine knowledge to the next level? The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines provides an industry standard introduction to the main styles of wine available to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine. This qualification aims to deliver the product knowledge and skills required to prepare a person for employment in wine hospitality or retail and is recognized in over 70 countries. Course content includes:

Factors influencing style including climate and production methods
Explore 22 grape varieties by style and quality
Over 70 important wine producing regions of the world
Sparkling, sweet and fortified wines
Information & advice for customers & staff
How to taste and describe wine

Please note the registration cut-off date for this course is 24 October 2024
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Melbourne Cup Luncheon
2024-11-05 11:00 | QCWT 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Celebrate Melbourne Cup with us on Tuesday 5 November

Sparkling and Canapes on arrival from 11am,
2 Course Alternate Drop,
Sweeps,
Raffles,
Lucky Door Prize,
Fashion Parade and
Fashion in the Field

Contact us for bookings on
(07) 4685 5050
qcwt@unisq.edu.au
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Valentine's Dinner Fri 14 & Sat 15 February
2025-02-14 17:30

Winemaker for a Weekend - 15-16 February 2025 SOLD OUT
2025-02-15 08:00 - 2025-02-16 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Food and wine lovers will delight in Queensland College of Wine Tourism’s ‘Winemaker for a Weekend’ program, where two glorious days are spent in Queensland’s premier wine region experiencing the wine making process, hands-on, interspersed with informative master classes and a sensational food and wine experience.
From hand picking the grapes, to crushing and pressing process, preparation, fermentation and the inoculation of the juice, participants discover so much more about ‘the finer things in life’ as they participate in the production of their very own wine.
With many indulgences in between, including delightful lunches and incredible banquet style evening meal with matching wines, guests are assured of a wonderful weekend to remember. As a recent participant of the Winemaker for a Weekend commented, ‘I just loved it and without exaggeration, it is one of the best weekends of my life’.
As the bottling and labelling process awaits later in the season, guests are invited to return for an additional weekend to take part in the exciting finale, be part of an expert food and wine matching masterclass as well as a professional wine masterclass and take home a half case of their very own wine, complete with customised label!
For a weekend with a difference, great company, genuine hospitality and sheer enthusiasm for food and wine, you really must experience the Queensland College of Wine Tourism’s ‘Winemaker for a Weekend’ program.
Please get in touch to register your interest for this event in 2025. For all enquiries, please call Kim on 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

Winemaker for a Weekend - 15-16 March 2025
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-03-16 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia

Filipino Feast Friday 21 March
2025-03-21 17:30

Easter Opening Times
2025-04-01 10:00 - 2025-04-22 17:00

TAPAS NIGHT
2025-06-06 00:00

Winemaker for a Weekend October 2025
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19 | QCWT 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe

Winemaker for a Weekend - 14 -15 March 2026
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-03-15 15:00 | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Further details to come.
Please get in touch to register your interest for this event in 2026 – info@qcwt.com.au
