Welcome to the Kaapzicht Masterclass, where you can become an accredited wine advisor for Kaapzicht Wines and grow your beverage knowledge by learning directly from the winemaker.
Join the winemaker and Owner Danie, as they leads you through the Kaapzicht vineyards and wine cellar, and have the unique experience of learning about the fantastic winemaking heritage of Kaapzicht Wines.
In this course you will:
The Kaapzicht Masterclass Course has been designed to be user-friendly allowing you, the student, to easily track your progress using the Progress tab while completing the course. Each course begins with an Introduction, Winemaking Philosophy, and History section. Next you will learn first hand about the unique Location, Vineyard Practices, and Winemaking techniques that have made the Kaapzicht Wines an internationally acclaimed wine brand. The Kaapzicht wine range section will provide you with all the knowledge you need to confidently recommend wines to your guests. In each section you will find captivating videos, in-depth topic notes, as well as a fun and challenging Test Your Knowledge quiz.
It's recommended that you print out the Kaapzicht Masterclass Printable Notes before beginning the course. These notes can be found on the Kaapzicht Masterclass Contents page under the heading Course Handouts (which is located on the right hand side of the screen). Another printable resource available under the Course Handouts is the Kaapzicht Flavour Map and USP's which provides a detailed overview for each of the wines in the Kaapzicht wine range. This Flavour Map and USP document can be used to help refresh your knowledge about the Kaapzicht wines on offer.
Once you've completed all seven sections (including the Test Your Knowledge quizzes) of the Kaapzicht Masterclass Course you will write The Ultimate Test Your Knowledge quiz on Kaapzicht Wines. The course pass rate is a minimum of 70%. The Test Your Knowledge quizzes make up 40% of your final mark while The Ultimate Test Your Knowledge quiz makes up the other 60% of your final mark for the Kaapzicht Masterclass Course.
Are you ready to become an expert on Kaapzicht wines?... Absolutely!
Well, then let's get you started on this exciting journey of becoming an accredited Kaapzicht Wines advisor!
You should have completed the Beverageintelligence Wine101 course and been nominated as a Wine Advisor in your property.
Allister is the CEO and founder of Under the Influence and an experienced member of the Beverageintelligence training team, having educated staff in over 250 lodge and hotel properties across the continent. He loves wines from Elgin and the right bank of Bordeaux.
Allister is passionate about building confidence and drinks skills among learners on the African continent.
Chad heads up the Customer Success mission in the business and is super passionate about delivering great service and loads of value to customers. He loves being on the ground with customers, working side by side with their teams to craft the most beautiful beverage offering and journey through the wonderful world of Beverageintelligence education and training. As the remarkable Nelson Mandela said: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Chad loves discovering new and wonderful wines from both South Africa and further afield, and has a soft spot for a perfectly oaked Chardonnay. Delicious!
Richard is the Course Curator for the Beverageintelligence Online University He is passionate about sharing his wine knowledge to others by creating online education tools. Richard’s happy place is the kitchen where he likes to be creative and prepare great meals to share with friends and family. He has been introduced in the world of wine by his father and like him has strong preference for wine from the Graves Appellation of Bordeaux.
When he is not thinking “cooking” and “wine”, Richard’s thinks “swimming”, “trail running” and “mountain biking”. He loves to discover the great outdoors of South Africa on his bike or by foot.
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