Queensland College of Wine Tourism

Tapas Night - Friday 31 March
2023-03-31 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
QCWT 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld
Varias Restaurant are having a Tapas Night – Bookings essential.

Mother's Day Lunch
2023-05-14 11:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
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Introduction to Grapevine Pruning
2023-06-19 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
A practical workshop on vineyard pruning for wine grape production. The session will focus on the basics of spur pruning for vine balance and vine health. It will also cover cane pruning so that we make informed decisions when choosing the appropriate pruning style. Cost: $90 per workshop or $400 for all five.
We are currently taking bookings for this workshop. For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

TAPAS NIGHT
2023-09-15 17:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 3
2023-09-20 08:30 - 2023-09-22 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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

Click here for further information.
Examination to be held 17 November 2023.

Melbourne Cup Event
2023-11-07 11:15 - 15:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2
2023-11-13 08:30 - 2023-11-15 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
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 31 October 2023
For more information click here

Budding & Grafting
2023-11-16 08:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Want to learn the tricks and ticks for budding and grafting in your vineyard?
Topics and focus:

Grafting or budding? Selecting the appropriate method.
Tools: selection and maintenance.
Preparation of rootstock cuttings.
Collection and preparation of vine stock cuttings.
Splice grafting.
Chip budding.

Extensive course notes covering aspects of budding and grafting techniques.
Cost for the workshop is $85 and includes tuition, course materials, morning tea and lunch.
This workshop will be conducted by Mike Hayes, the founder and director of Vine to Wine Consulting. After 40 years, Mike is an icon of the Queensland Wine Industry. He has been a Churchill fellow, was named 2017 ASVO Winemaker of the Year and won the 2014 Samuel Bassett Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Queensland Wine Industry.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 1
2023-11-16 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
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:

The main types and styles of wine
Common wine grapes and their characteristics
How to store and serve wine
The principles of food and wine pairing
How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)

Please note the registration cut-off date for this course is 30 October 2023
For more information click here
Registration Form.

Canopy Management Workshop
2023-11-17 08:30 - 14:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
Canopy management is the organisation of the shoots, leaves and fruit of the grapevine plant in order to manage the microclimate surrounding them, thus improving grape quality and yield. It is particularly important in areas of Summer dominant rainfall, like the Granite Belt.
This workshop will give you the skills that you need to give your vines the very best chance of producing premium quality winegrapes.
Topics and focus:

Balancing your vines for optimum wine grape
production
Petiole testing
Shoot thinning and leaf removal
Fruit to leaf ratio
Controlled stress management
Sun burn on fruit
Spray penetration
Turning foliage wires
Recognising vineyard problems

Extensive course notes covering all aspects of the course techniques will be provided. Course cost includes morning tea and lunch.

TAPAS NIGHT
2023-12-15 16:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
Christmas Tapas

Winemaker for a Weekend - Sold Out
2024-02-17 09:00 - 2024-02-18 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.
We are currently taking bookings for Wine Maker for the Weekend for 17 & 18 February 2024 and the weekend of 16 & 17 March 2024. For all inquiries, please call Kim on 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

Winemaker for a Weekend - Sold Out
2024-03-16 09:00 - 2024-03-17 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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 2024. For all inquiries, please call Kim on 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2
2024-03-18 08:30 - 2024-03-20 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
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 1 March 2024
For more information click here
Registration Form click here

WSET Level 1 Award in Beer
2024-04-24 08:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Pokolbin, Pokolbin, NSW, Australia
Have you always wanted to know more about beer? Can you tell the difference between an IPA and a pilsner? The WSET Level 1 Award in Beer is a beginner-level qualification for anyone interested in learning the basics about lagers, ales, sours and more. This short and interactive course includes tasting of a range of beers that support your learning.
Course topics include:
• the main ingredients use to make beer
• production steps in beer making
• beer storage and service
• common beer faults
• pairing beer and food
• characteristics of a range of key beers including malt, hop and yeast driven styles as well as sour styles
WSET qualifications are recognized globally
Please note the registration cut-off date for this course is 8 April 2024
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MOTHER'S DAY 12 MAY 2024
2024-05-12 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
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Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2
2024-05-27 08:30 - 2024-05-29 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Brisbane (Venue TBC)
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 10 May 2024
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Registration Form click here

Introduction to Grapevine Pruning
2024-06-17 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
A practical workshop on introductory vineyard pruning for wine grape production. The session will focus on the basics of spur pruning for vine balance and vine health. It will also cover cane pruning so that we make informed decisions when choosing the appropriate pruning style.
This year local viticulture legend Sam Costanzo will be providing the expertise to ensure participants have the skills to conduct precise pruning operations.
Cost: $100 including 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.

Vineyard Irrigation Design & Maintenance
2024-06-18 08:30 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWT, 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld, 4380, Australia
This workshop will help you understand the basics of pumping water and irrigation design, which are prerequisites to maintaining an efficient irrigation system and trouble shooting problems before they cost you money. Practical elements of the course include those tasks that ensure each plant in your vineyard receives an equal share of the irrigtion system delivered water and nutrition.
Inclusions are extensive course notes covering soil testing and calibration of irrigation and fertigation equipment.
Cost: $100
For all enquiries, please call 07 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au.

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 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.
For more information click here
Registration Form click here

2024-09-21 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland
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 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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
For more information click here
Registration Form.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2
2024-11-05 08:30 - 2024-11-07 16:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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
For more information click here
Registration Form click here

Melbourne Cup Luncheon
2024-11-05 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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 (Australia/Brisbane) | Queensland

Winemaker for a Weekend - 15-16 February 2025 SOLD OUT
2025-02-15 08:00 - 2025-02-16 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.
