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Canopy Management Workshop

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 [...]

2023-11-13T16:33:38+10:00November 13th, 2023||Comments Off on Canopy Management Workshop

Budding & Grafting

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 [...]

2023-11-13T16:30:05+10:00November 13th, 2023||Comments Off on Budding & Grafting

Winemaker for a Weekend – Sold Out

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 [...]

2024-02-29T09:36:42+10:00September 15th, 2023|, |Comments Off on Winemaker for a Weekend – Sold Out

Winemaker for a Weekend – Sold Out

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 [...]

2024-02-29T09:35:07+10:00September 15th, 2023|, |Comments Off on Winemaker for a Weekend – Sold Out

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 1

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 [...]

2023-09-12T10:18:23+10:00September 12th, 2023||Comments Off on Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 1

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 3

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: [...]

2023-06-15T14:26:04+10:00April 3rd, 2023||Comments Off on Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 3

Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2

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 [...]

2023-06-15T14:28:12+10:00April 3rd, 2023||Comments Off on Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET Level 2