"I am almost one third along with my course, and I am amazed of all that I have learned. The course is extensive, very interesting but also very challenging and time consuming, since I am doing this along with working fulltime as a journalist, have children and grow wine grapes and produce some wine in Italy. But the EWA and the tutors are very understanding, motivating and flexible which give me courage to continue. They also respond very quickly when I have questions. I can definitely recommend the course to anyone with a serious interest and motivation to learn in detail about wine and wine production".

Anne Fredrikstad, Oslo, Norway - Certificate in Wine Essentials, Viticulture and Wine Production Aug 2010.

 " I've been thoroughly impressed with the content of each lecture, the assignment standard is high ensuring the student fully comprehends the covered material. Tutors are constructive and fair, and always available to answer questions or concerns. The student platform is set up in a user friendly, easy to follow format. Overall I'd say this is a great course and I have truly enjoyed pursuing it! - Lauren Tracey (Canada) ‘Certificate Viticulture & Wine Production’ June - 2010

 'As a personal note, I'd like to say how much I'm enjoying the course so far, and how well-researched the lectures are - I struggled to find much relevant new material outside of the lecture notes this time around! I look forward to lecture 6'.

Kind regards,

James Lambert (wine maker) 2009

"The field trip we went on to Northern Spain and Portugal was brilliant. It was so helpful to see the wine-making practices that we had learnt about be used in real wineries and vineyards. Seeing this for ourselves, and hearing the winemakers talk about their techniques (while sampling their delicious wines!) was a fantastic experience. Thank you to all who organised it for us -a definite highlight of the course!" -Romy Pearse, Australia.2006

“I have learnt more about wine from Mr Koch than anybody else & I personally think it is because of his love for wine itself. Once someone has the same interest in a subject it is far more easily comprehended. His comprehensive knowledge, enthusiasm & passion for wine is contagious to all students”. Janine Albertyn -UK 2006

 "I never actually knew what I was going to do with the rest of career/life, but after studying this wine course, I think I have actually found my calling. What's not to like, wine, travel and a truly great experience with all the fellow students." -Alicia Harris (London) 2005

“I like the flexibility and variety of the class work and the workshops available to us. The workload is challenging and invaluable, and has given me a greater understanding of wine which I can take home and use practically”.
-Clint Heine, New Zealand

“This course has been very, very good so far, I think that more practicals should be involved though.  The reading material is excellent and never boring, and I've learned so much from the wine tastings as well.  This has been fun so far!!!” -Ilse Distin, Cape  Town & London

 “Field trip was great; everything you learn makes so much more sense if you've actually seen it. The course itself is of a high standard, since even my Principal at the Chef's school said it looks more like a Diploma course not just a Certificate.” 

Charlene Wallis- Durban

 "I really enjoyed the course.  I can now join in on a wine conversation!!!  I thought the course was great.  It was easy to understand, easy to combine the theory with some practical exercises and very well put together.  It also explained the different parts of winemaking in an interesting and learnable way.  I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to expand his/her knowledge in the wine business!!!
Thanks for a brilliant course!!"

Marese (Certificate in Wine)

 

Although my course only started in November, I found the course to be stimulating and very interesting. The Lessons are well-prepared and refreshing”.
Liesl Geyer -London 2004

 
“So far, I am really enjoying the course. I am learning so much of wine, the history etc. I especially enjoy the work shop and can't wait for the next one. The field trip, well I am looking forward to!!” Jean Jordaan- London

 “The workshop was really educational and also good fun. Everybody participated, was given individual attention and we had the chance to ask any questions. It was a great success.” Sonja van der Hoven