As the only TAFE location in Australia with a fully functioning winery, TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri and it’s 1.5 hectare vineyard, offer students an opportunity to enjoy hands-on learning, and to experience the wine-making process right in the Hunter Valley.
The wines made by Diploma of Viticulture students, have been judged against some of the best winemakers in Australia and New Zealand, with their 'Intuition' range of wines having won multiple gold, silver, and bronze awards.
The superior standard of the wine reflects the level of education and practical experience that TAFE NSW students are receiving.
As testament to the hardworking students and quality of education, Alistair Lunn, Chief Steward of the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show, said that TAFE NSW always produces quality wines.
“The TAFE NSW wines made at Kurri Kurri were judged against some of the best winemakers in NSW. They were at a really superior standard and this is a reflection of the level of education and practical experience provided by TAFE NSW to students.”
Intuition wines are available for purchase by the bottle, or in a mixed dozen.
2010 Intuition Sparkling Chardonnay
2019 Intuition Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
2020 Intuition Hunter Valley Chardonnay
2014 Intuition Hunter Valley Viognier
2019 Intuition Shiraz
2017 Intuition Shiraz
2006 Intuition Shiraz Cabernet
2015 Intuition Cabernet Merlot
2015 Intuition Hunter Valley Merlot
2016 Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers' Show (Intuition 2014 Hunter Valley Merlot)
2020 Australian and New Zealand Boutique Wine Show
2018 NSW Small Wine Makers Show (Intuition 2010 Sparkling Methode Traditionelle Chardonnay)
2016 Hunter Valley Boutique Winemakers' Show (Intuition 2014 Hunter Valley Merlot)
2019 NSW Small Wine Makers Show (Intuition 2018 Chardonnay)
2018 NSW Small Wine Makers Show (Intuition 2017 Shiraz)
Additionally, Intuition’s modern labels pay homage to the wine’s birthplace. Designed by TAFE NSW Newcastle graphic design graduate, Tammy Humby, the labels feature abstract landscape plans of TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri and its surrounding areas.
Intuition wines are produced on-site by teachers and students, and are available for purchase by the bottle, or in a mixed dozen.
The Diploma of Viticulture is the only course of its kind in the state.
If you’re looking to make your mark in the wine industry, by studying this course, you will learn how to monitor and manage soils for production projects, evaluate wine, diagnose plant health problems, manage staff, develop a grape production plan and chemical use strategy, oversee vineyard practices, manage water systems, operate equipment and machinery, and much more.
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