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AU$160.00
Next: Tue, 12 Jan 7:00PM (AEDT)
Beginners Wine Class
4.9 (70 reviews) for this class
by Fine Wine Appreciation
4.9 across all classes · 312 reviews

what students are saying

🍇 Engaging Education 🍷 Delightful Wines 👨‍🏫 Expert Instructor 🍽️ Perfect Pairings


A single session for those who already enjoy drinking wine but would like to learn more.

Relaxed and highly informative, all the fundamentals are covered, sight, smell, taste, varietal characteristics, service, cellaring, food and wine matching and much more.

On completion participants will feel much more confident when presented with a wine list, entertaining friends, and purchasing fine wine.

Classes are limited to 10 participants, have a strong food component and feature six of Australia’s finest table wines.

2026 fully booked

2027 dates

January 12th

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Details

2 hours
The Private Room Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

You will learn

  • How to taste, assess, store, cellar and serve fine wine
  • How to select from a wine list with confidence
  • Understanding diffrent styles and flavour profiles

You will get

  • All tuition, wine, food and tasting notes
  • The opportunity to meet and interact with others who share a common interest
  • A structured tasting featuring six of Australia's finest table wines

Appropriate for

Suitable for all over the age of 18

Preparation

What to bring

  • A smile and a passion to learn

What to wear

Smart Casual

Planning a Private Event?

From corporate team building to birthdays and hen's parties, Fine Wine Appreciation can tailor a private wine courses experience for your group.

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4.9 (70 reviews)
Craig
Oct 2026
Great experience. Matt's ability to convey simple, yet effective language and methods to understand wine better has increased my knowledge significantly. Many thanks Matt - I look forward to doing the advanced course in 2027.
Sarah
Jun 2026
Lovely night. Well structured but natural. Full 360 wine experience, tailored for the beginner who enjoys good wine which is me 😊.
Andrea
Jan 2026
A great beginners course and loved that we are not being sold any wine at the end !
Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

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