Capstone California Wine Certification

The Introductory Level 1 covers 6 hours of classes, with 16 California signature wines to be tasted. After completing this course, you will learn:

• How California's geography, especially the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges affect viticulture and wine styles.
• Understand the basics of grape-growing practices and viticulture, and able to identify and describe important grape varieties grown in California.
• Introduction to the American Viticultural Area (AVA) system, including the world-famous AVAs of Napa Valley, Sonoma County and Santa Barbara County.
• Explore California's iconic wineries, such as Ridge Vineyards, Frog’s Leap Winery and Robert Mondavi Winery.
• Learn about the key statistics for California wine in global production, consumption and exports.