Capstone California Wine Certification: Advanced Level 3
$7980
The Advanced Level 3 course builds on Levels 1 and 2 knowledge with 18 hours of tutored classes in 3 days with self-online study,tasting over 40 wines from California. Consisting of more rigorous tasting requirements and theory covering additional detail about the topics introduced in previous levels as well as introducing new concepts.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The Advanced Level 3 course builds on Levels 1 and 2 knowledge with 18 hours of tutored classes in 3 days with self-online study,with 18 hours of curriculum, consisting of more rigorous tasting requirements and theory covering additional detail about the topics introduced in previous levels as well as introducing new concepts. After completing the course, students will also learn:
- California’s wine history: establishment of missions, introduction of vitis vinifera in California, the Gold Rush, late nineteenth-century expansion, Prohibition, post-WWII, the 1960s boom, the return of phylloxera and the age of the wine critic.
- The Winkler index: U.C. Davis degree day system and its pros and cons.
- Soil types commonly found in California; soil balance and health; sustainable and organic farming; organic certifications.
- Viticulture and clonal selection of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel.
- Sparkling and rosé wines.
- Advanced viticultural concepts of rootstocks (vigor and disease resistance), grafting, phylloxera and other vineyard pests, dry farming vs. irrigation.
- In-depth exploration of AVAs/wine regions, including: Lake County, Solano County, San Benito County, Santa Clara County, Amador County, El Dorado County, San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento Valley, Madera County and Temecula Valley.
Topics to be covered
Chapter #1: History and Lore
Chapter #2: Geography and Climate
Chapter #3: Soils
Chapter #4: Grapes
Chapter #5: Viticulture and Vinification
Chapter #6: Aging and Maturation
Chapter #7: Wine Law
Chapter #8: Official Classifications
Chapter #9: Producers
Chapter #10: Vintage
Chapter #11: Business of Wine
Duration
- Weekend class: 3 Days (10am – 5pm), total of 18 tutorial hours) & self-online study
- Weekday class: 6 weeks (7:30pm – 10:30pm), total of 18 tutorial hours) & self-online study
Course Materials
Online access to Capstone California Wine Certification: Advanced Level 3 programme
Language
Courses are conducted in Cantonese or English. Course materials are in English.
Examination
1.5 hours: 50 multiple choice questions (Online Exam)
*Please completed within one month
- 20 years + experience in wine education and we are well connected with the wine & sake industry
- Our educators are knowledgeable, passionate, engaging and sharing a commitment to delivery courses and tastings to the highest educational standards
- All our courses and tastings are delivered with utmost professionalism filled with fun
- We will provide extra support for your learning in-class and between classes
- Incredible wine and sake selection. All wines and sakes are specially chosen to showcase the best examples for educational requirements. We will make sure every wine and sake we select has a story to tell
- Great networking among students. Many of our students form life long bonds with one another to share a mutual passion
- Fun and exclusive wine & sake study trips
梅康妮 Corinne Mui – Chief Educator
DipWSET, 酒サムライ (Sake Samurai), M.Com, B.Com
– WSET Certified Wine & Sake Educator and Assessor
– WSET Educator Training Programme Assessor
– VDP Ambassador
– Greek Wine Ambassador – Asia
Certified Educator of:
– Sud de France Master Level Programme
– Rhone Valley Wines
– Bordeaux Wine School
– German Wine Academy
– Australian Wine Discovered
– Barossa Wine School
– Wines of Chile Academy
– New Zealand Certification Programme
– Wines from Spain Academy
– Rioja Wine Academy
– Academy of Wines of South Africa
– Sake Sommelier Association
Green Room, 3/F, The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Entry Requirement
You MUST complete the Capstone California Wine Certification: Intermediate Level 2 exam before joining this qualification. You must be aged 18 or above.
| Code | Date | Time | Language | Fee | Exam |
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| CSLV3C2511 | Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec1, 8 (Mon) |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,980 | Online exam (completed within one month) |
| CSLV3C2601 | Jan 10, 17, 24 (Sat) | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Cantonese | HKD 7,980 | Online exam (completed within one month) |
| Date | CSLV3C2511Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec1, 8 (Mon) 7:30pm – 10:30pm (Cantonese), CSLV3C2601 Jan 10, 17, 24 (Sat) 10:00am – 5:00pm (Cantonese) |
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