Part Time Wine Appreciation

Wine Appreciation

Level: All Levels

Course content:
A course for lovers of wine, both those with some experience of tasting and knowledge of wine and complete beginners who just know what they like! You will learn about the history of viniculture, grape varieties, styles of wine and regions and how to match wine with food.
This course will give you greater confidence when choosing wine in a restaurant or shop. It will cover:

- List grape varieties
- Explain the basic process of wine-making
- List wine producing regions and countries
- Identify'" corked' wine.
- Taste wine correctly and use the right terminology.
- Explain the science behind viniculture and wine-making.

Course Structure:
Each week the lesson will include mini lecture on a topic/region/variety and tasting of a number of wines. Students' particular interests maybe incorporated in the course.

Course resources:
Access to learning Centre at Tooting which holds a selection of reference magazines and books.

Assessment:
tutor observation and feedback. Individual Learning Plans. Student and peer self assessment.

Next step:
Another course in wine appreciation.

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
£5-10.00 per week for wines

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 12 January 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WEWA1/CE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £50Tuition Fees 60+:
  £35
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  19:30 - 21:30This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 13 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WEWAA/WE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £95Tuition Fees 60+:
  £67
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 14 January 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WEWAA/CE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £95Tuition Fees 60+:
  £67
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 20 April 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WEWA1/CE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £50Tuition Fees 60+:
  £35
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 21 April 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WEWAA/WE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £105Tuition Fees 60+:
  £74
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 22 April 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WEWAA/CE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £105Tuition Fees 60+:
  £74
  How to apply