Print this page The Wines of the New World vs the Old World

How good are the wines of the New World, from iconic wineries like Henschke, Penfolds, Villa Maria (NZ) and Silver Palm (California)? Can they beat Old World classics like the Grand Crus of France and the legendary wines of Germany, Italy and Spain? Taste your way through dry and off-dry whites, and medium- and full-bodied reds, and discover the important differences in terroir, styles and regions. Join fellow wine lovers and find out, in a challenge to remember. Who will win?

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Dry white wines
• Off dry white wines
• Medium bodied red wines
• Full bodied red wines 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand major wine styles of the New World
• Understand major wine styles of the Old World
• Understand important differences (terroir, styles, regions etc.)