Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify and evaluate specific wine characteristics
- Use industry accepted tasting procedures including use of sight, smell and taste to evaluate wine characteristics
- Identify and describe Australian wines in terms of grape varieties, regions and vintage
- Identify and discuss specific winemaking techniques with customers and/or industry personnel
- Apply sensory evaluation techniques to inspect and identify specialised wine faults and report to relevant workplace personnel
- Complete quality evaluations of selected wines
- Compare Australian styles with key world wines
- Enhance consumer enjoyment of wine