National part-time wine evaluation course

Do you want to expand your knowledge in wine evaluation?

Stellenboch University, in conjunction with Getsmarter, presents the part-time Certificate in Wine Evaluation. This will be the fourth presentation of the course and we have trained over 510 wine professionals throughout South Africa.

Registrations close: 25 February 2011

Date: Starts 7th March 2011 for 10 weeks (part-time course presented via the Internet)

Cost: R4 900 (excl. VAT)

Presenter: Mr Charl Theron in conjunction with Getsmarter

Course Information:

• This course certifies successful students to be selected for tasting on the South African Wine and Spirits Board and Veritas tasting panels
• Results in a Certificate in Wine Evaluation from Stellenbosch University
• Includes two practical 3-hour workshops in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Stellenbosch University Certificate in Wine Evaluation (link to Getsmarter's website)

Garagiste winemaking course - small scale winemaking

Dates: 3-5 February 2012

Presenter: Dr Wessel du Toit. E-mail:

Information (Link to PDF)

Application procedure and Registration form (Link to registration form)

Advanced garagiste wine course - small scale winemaking

Dates: To be announced (planned for 2011)

Presenter: Dr Wessel du Toit. E-mail:

Information and application procedure (Link to PDF)

Certificate in Wine Evaluation

Dates: 14, 15 & 17 November 2011

Presenter: Mr Charl Theron. E-mail:

Information/Inligting (link to PDF)

Application form (link to PDF)
Aansoekvorm (link to PDF)