This unit deals with the skills and knowledge to provide specialist advice and where required, service of wine.  It focuses on knowledge relating to Australian and imported wines, recommendations for wine and food combinations, determination of wine quality and characteristics, assisting in the development of wine lists, and the ability to further develop and update wine knowledge.  It may apply to a specialist wine attendant, restaurant supervisor or to a range of other personnel in wineries, retail wine outlets or wine wholesalers. The essential knowledge base for this unit will vary according to local industry needs, and it is vital that any training take account of these. Sensory evaluation is dealt with in depth in this unit