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What the Court’s Examination Syllabus 2026/2027 lists for Australia, level by level.

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Candidates should have an increasing depth of knowledge of the subject matter as they progress to each level of qualification.

Introductory Certificate

  1. Climatic influences.
  2. Wine producing states and production regions.
  3. Quality framework & categories.
  4. Grape varietals associated with particular regions of production.
  5. Wine Zones, Regions.
  6. SE Australia Super zone.

Certified Sommelier

  1. Zones.
  2. Regions.
  3. Principal producers / wines by region.

Advanced Certificate

  1. Production & Blending regimes.
  2. Tasmania wine districts.
  3. Sub regions within wine zones.
  4. Principal producers and sites.
  5. Vine classification by age. (Barossa)
  6. RS requirements/ ageing requirements Rutherglen Muscats.

MS Diploma

  1. Geographical features of Australia and influence on wine producing areas.
  2. Principal soils of major regions.
  3. Advanced vinifcation practices and regulations for example Acidifcation, De-alcoholisation.
  4. Sub-regions of all districts.
  5. Principal producers and wines all districts.
  6. Tasmania sparkling wines.
  7. Latest developments & updates.
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