Experience a purpose-built sensory evaluation centre with 24 aroma diffusers to train your senses.
Photography: Douglas Frost Photographs, Architects: Gran Associates Australia & Industrial Designer: Design Momentum
TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy
Proudly partnering with some of the leading wine education providers in the world, the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy offers the very best in wine education and training.
Our team of highly respected industry experts include wine makers, authors, show judges and sommeliers. They draw on the skills and knowledge gleaned from years in the industry, both here and internationally, to take your tasting skills and wine knowledge to the next level.
Whether you’re currently in the industry and need to stay up-to-date on vital trends, or just want to impress at your next dinner party, an in-depth course at the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy utilises the latest resources and study materials to demystify the world of fine wine.
TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy is located at 250 Blaxland Road Ryde NSW 2112. Phone: 02 7921 2399
Why TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy
Award-winning training
An award-winning provider of world-class wine industry training, including WSET and Sommelier courses
Top shelf
Instructors are wine industry experts with years of teaching, writing and wine making experience
A winning blend
We proudly partner with world-leading providers to give the best in wine and spirit education
Showcase
A feast for the senses
Tour de France
The only approved centre in NSW to offer the highly regarded French Wine Scholar™ program, developed with support of the French Ministry of Agriculture.
Taste la dolce vita
The Italian Wine Scholar™ program is only available through TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy and is your passport to understanding and appreciating Italian wines.
Features
- Brand new purpose-built Sensory Evaluation Centre
- Wine Evaluation Theatre
- Largest WSET specialist school in Australia
- Past winner WSET International Wine Educator of the Year
- Gift vouchers available
Services
- Short course or online study options available
- Exclusive masterclasses covering specific wine subjects
- Touchpoint for industry employment opportunities
- Exclusive French and Italian Wine Scholar programs
A TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy gift voucher is the perfect gift for family, friends or as a corporate gift for work colleagues.
Courses
Wine + Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Immerse yourself at our Academy and gain internationally recognised and prestigious qualifications. Read more >
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is widely regarded as the global industry leader in wine and spirit education. We offer WSET courses in wine, spirits and Sake.
Sommelier
Are you ready for a glamorous career as a sommelier? Read more >
The role of a sommelier is vital for the reputation and success of a restaurant. The Academy offers a number of courses in wine styles and wine production, food and wine matching, and wine service and sales.
Australian Wines
Discover the 60 different wine regions across Australia with this engaging and alluring course. Read more >
Australian wine is the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy's speciality. Gain in-depth knowledge to become a master of all the major wine growing regions across the country.
French Wines
Learning about French wine is key to understanding the world of fine wine. Read more >
France gives us so many benchmark styles, hailing from legendary regions such as Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy. Learn what makes these wines so special by studying the history, viticulture and grape varieties of this iconic winemaking country.
Italian Wines
Italy is one of the top wine-producing countries in the world. Read more >
Split into two parts, the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy course looks at the diversity of wines from all 20 Italian regions. Developed by the Wine Scholar Guild, this internationally recognised course is the most comprehensive Italian wine course in Australia.
Spanish Wines
Improve your knowledge of Spanish wine and the regions that produce it with the exceptional Spanish Wine Scholar Program. This program is delivered through the Sydney Wine Academy in partnership with the internationally recognised Wine Scholar Guild. Read more >
This course is for participants with advanced wine knowledge, whether industry professionals or wine hobbyists. The program is designed to deepen your understanding of the wines produced from this old world powerhouse.
Online & Short Courses
Are you a wine aficionado looking to build your knowledge? Read more >
Or an international wine lover looking to gain accreditation? Our range of flexible online courses mean you can study your way – anywhere, anytime.
Our teachers
Clive Hartley
Wine Educator, Sommelier and Wine Writer
A seasoned author, wine writer, sommelier, wine judge and educator, Clive Hartley has been instrumental in the development of wine education at the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy. An honorary member of both Wine Communicators Australia (WCA) and the Australian Sommeliers Association, he was named 2017 'Legend of the Vine' by the WCA. Clive has a regular column in Australia's Winestate Magazine and is the author of the Australian Wine Guide.
Philip Reedman
Master of Wine, Consultant in International Wine Marketing
Phil Reedman worked on vintages around the world before passing the WSET Diploma with honours, winning both the Burgundy and the Vinho Verde scholarships. He then went on to become a Master of Wine. Phil teaches WSET Diploma at the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy and is a regular wine show judge both in Australia and overseas, as well as a contributor to various wine industry publications. Phil runs his own consultancy business from Adelaide.
Helena Edgerton
Wine Educator and Research Assistant
Helena Edgerton’s love of wine was ignited after working as an intern at Moët et Chandon in Epernay, France, while studying for her Masters in French and Spanish. After graduating, Helena worked for the UK’s leading wine tours company, Arblaster & Clarke, before moving to Sydney where she worked in fine wine distribution. Helena relocated back to the UK, completing her WSET Diploma then returned to Sydney to join the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy, where she now enjoys her role educating wine lovers.
Joe Turnaturi
Sommelier and Wine Educator
Joe Turnaturi has worked as a sommelier (and other roles) for 20 years in hatted restaurants such as Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Flying Fish, Cafe Sydney and the Rockpool Group. Joe has a strong focus on wine education, having completed the WSET Diploma with the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy, as well as the Professional Sommeliers course, the World of Greek Wine Program and the Italian Wine Scholar Guild. Joe currently teaches WSET courses at the Academy, in addition to hospitality courses for TAFE NSW.
Our graduates
Kati Vainionpää
Currently employed as the Education Relationship Manager at Wine Australia, Kati completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Levels 2 & 3, as well as the Level 4 Diploma at the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy (graduated June 2018). She has also graduated from the WSET Certified Educator Programme (Levels I and II).
Daniel Airoldi
Born in South-West France and raised in Bordeaux, arguably the most famous wine region in the world, Daniel graduated from WSET Level 3 in Paris before becoming Founder and Managing Director of Airoldi Fine Wines in 2012. Realising the importance of making better, more informed decisions when selecting wines to represent, Daniel graduated from the WSET Level 4 Diploma at the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy, and is now preparing to enter the Institute of Masters of Wine program.
Hansen Zhou
Wine plays such an integral part in Hansen’s life that he took early retirement from the corporate world so he could focus on his passion. After attending the TAFE NSW Sydney Wine Academy, Hansen graduated from WSET Level 3 and the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2, as well as achieving Highest Honours in the French Wine Scholar program – all in 2017! Hansen now plans to become a wine educator, with a particular focus on the growing Chinese market.