WHAT WILL I LEARN?
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.
Session 1
Chapter #1: History and Lore
Chapter #2: Geography and Climate
Chapter #3: Soils
Chapter #4: Grapes
Session 2
Chapter #5: Viticulture and Vinification
Chapter #6: Aging and Maturation
Chapter #7: Wine Law
Chapter #8: Official Classifications
Chapter #9: Producers
Chapter #10: Vintages
Chapter #11: California Wine Business
Duration
6 tutorial hours
Language
Courses are conducted in Cantonese or English. Course materials are in English.
Examination
1 hour：50 multiple choice questions
- 18 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
– Capstone California Wine Certification
Green Room, 3/F, The Hive, 33-35 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Entry Requirement
You are recommended to have WSET level 2 or 3 before joining this qualification. You must be aged 18 or above.
| Code | Date | Time | Language | Fee | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSLV1C2302 | Feb 11 (Sat) |
10:00am – 5:00pm | Cantonese | HKD 2,980 | TBD |
| CSLV1C2305 | May 3,10 (Wed) |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Cantonese | HKD 2,980 | TBD |
| CSLV1C2307 | Jul 10,17 (Mon) |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Cantonese | HKD 2,980 | TBD |
| Code | Date | Time | Language | Fee | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSLV1C2302 | Feb 11 (Sat) |
10:00am – 5:00pm | Cantonese | HKD 2,980 | TBD |
| CSLV1C2305 | May 3,10 (Wed) |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Cantonese | HKD 2,980 | TBD |
| CSLV1C2307 | Jul 10,17 (Mon) |
7:30pm – 10:30pm | Cantonese | HKD 2,980 | TBD |
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