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1 MAR 2026 – 28 FEB 2027  |  ALL PRICES EXCLUDE VAT

We offer on-premise staff wine training

Train your staff

  • Ensure your guests have a world-class service when visiting your winery or hospitality venue.
  • Staff wine training focusing on wine knowledge, service,  engagement and up-selling.
  • We train on site and can arrange group sessions if required.

We offer on-premise training to upskill your staff to help them to provide a world class experience for your guests

Unlock expert wine knowledge and boost your sales skills with our immersive Wine Advisor Training—perfect for hospitality professionals.

Led by Neil Tabraham, an industry expert, our hands-on staff wine training includes role-playing to ensure you master the art of engagement and wine service.

Wine Sales Advisor

Level 1

1 Day

Introductory wine course designed to build confidence in new or inexperienced staff, enabling them to deliver a positive guest experience in sales and service environments.

R 1 900 / candidate

Wine Sales Advisor

Level 2

1 Day

For employees with basic wine and service experience, this course expands knowledge of key wine styles from South Africa and around the world, while improving upselling, food pairing, and overall guest experience.

R 1 900 / candidate

Wine Sales Advisor

Level 3

1 Day

A sales-focused course for experienced wine professionals to enhance selling skills, boost sales, and create a memorable, high-impact “Wow! factor” guest experience.

R 1 900 / candidate

Wine Sales Professional

Certificate

3 Days

Wine Sales Advisor 1, 2 and 3, delivered over 3 days – including an enhanced theory and wine assessment exam. Designed for employers building high-performing teams, the course enhances knowledge, practical skills, and guest experience.

R 5 700 / candidate

Wine Sales Professional

Certificate

Exam Only

Candidates who have taken Wine Sales Advisor at level 1, 2 and 3 separately are invited to sit the enhanced exam to receive their DTC Academy lapel pin. (conditions apply)

R 500 / candidate

The South African Wine

Certificate

2 Days

A course for those in the South African wine industry, expanding regional knowledge to support informed communication and enhance the guest experience.

R 4 750 / candidate

What’s included? Full Study Guide & Certificate of Completion

*Venue & travel costs excluded

For a minimum of 4 people, we can run a course at your premises and can arrange a group / area session based on requirements

Tasting Room Management Course

In development

We believe the next generation of wine industry leaders is already working on our tasting room floors. To unlock that potential, wine.co.za is developing a specialized Management & Leadership course launching in 2027.

We’re moving beyond basic service skills to empower the future leaders with the “Big Four”: Plan. Manage. Lead. Report.

Your input is most welcome – chat to us.
  • It gave me a totally different perspective in regards to dealing with guests ie giving them more of a personal tailored experience.
    Maïté Baverey
    Krone
  • I make much better sales with a 12.7% increase on sales so far since I completed the course. Communication and service is much better and I feel much more confident when approaching customers.
    Emilicia Barends
    Painted Wolf Wines

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information?

Contact Judy Brower

 +27 21 851-2737    |    judy@wine.co.za