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Capstone level 1

California Wine certification

Capstone California is a brand new course fully dedicated to Californian wines. Created by California Wine Institute the program offers four levels of study, from novice to expert.                       

The Wine Hub is an official Capstone provider for level 1 & 2.

PRICE: 1295 kr incl.vat

Stockholm

Capstone level 1

The Introductory Level 1 covers a full online course of wine curriculum, beginning with major eras in the history of California wine. 

 

As a Level 1 candidate, you will learn how California’s geography, the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges affect viticulture and wine styles. You will also acquire fundamental knowledge of grape-growing practices and the specifics of viticulture compared to other agriculture, including the ability to identify and describe the important grape varieties grown in California.

The course is conducted in English.

At a glance:

  • About 6 hours online course
  • 60 min multiple-choice exam
  • About 8 wines tasted

Book your course

Course extent

Online

Price

1295 kr incl.vat

Date for tasting

May 27, 9.30-12.30

Place for tasting

The Wine Hub, Sibyllegatan 15

Capstone level 1

Payment information 
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Who should attend

Capstone level 1?

Capstone level 1 is aimed at those who want to immerse themselves in the wine region of California and its wines. To read Capstone level 1 you need to have basic wine knowledge.

You will

Learn about

  • Learn how California’s geography, the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges affect
    viticulture and wine styles.
  • Acquire fundamental knowledge of grape-growing practices and the specifics of
    viticulture compared to other agriculture, including the ability to identify and describe
    the important grape varieties grown in California.
  • Receive an introduction to the American Viticultural Area (AVA) system, including
    the worldfamous 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. 

Course step by step

How it works

Capstone California Wine Certification Program level 1 consist of several chapters
covering history, lore, geography, climate, soils, grapes, viticulture, vinification, aging
and maturation, wine laws, official classifications, producers, vintages, and the business
of wine. 

 

Level 1 is completed online at your own pace and ends with a digital exam consisting of multiple-choice questions. After completing the online course, you will finish with an on-site tasting at our location. Date and time for the tasting will be sent to you by email. 

Preparations

Study time

No preparation or study time needed. However, you need a fundamental knowledge about wine, viticulture, vinification and the international wine business.  

Included

You will get

  • Access to the online course, consisting of approximately 6 hours of study time.
  • Tasting of 8 wines, date and time will be sent to you by email. 

Hans Wejnefalk Larsson
Official Capstone educator