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Evaluate wines (advanced)

Evaluate wines (advanced)

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPWIN3001
State Code
OAN65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
110103 - Food And Beverage Service
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate a broad range of wines and identify by grape variety, region and vintage. It includes identification of specialised wine faults, food and wine matching, and advice on serving and ageing.The unit applies to individuals who work across a range of sectors in the wine industry including cellar door sales. Individuals work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and evaluate specific wine characteristics
  • 1.1 Use industry accepted tasting procedures including use of sight, smell and taste to evaluate wine characteristics
  • 1.2 Identify and describe Australian wines in terms of grape varieties, regions and vintage
  • 1.3 Identify and discuss specific winemaking techniques with customers and/or industry personnel
  • 1.4 Apply sensory evaluation techniques to inspect and identify specialised wine faults and report to relevant workplace personnel
  • 1.5 Complete quality evaluations of selected wines
2. Compare Australian styles with key world wines
  • 2.1 Identify well known world wines in terms of style and quality
  • 2.2 Identify and compare workplace wine products and styles with international products
  • 2.3 Recommend appropriate workplace wines as alternatives to international wine styles and products where possible
3. Enhance consumer enjoyment of wine
  • 3.1 Select and recommend appropriate workplace wines to match food choices
  • 3.2 Specify optimum ageing and serving requirements for selected wines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7870 FDFCD3001A Evaluate wines (advanced) Unit of competency