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Capstone level 2

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: 1 595 kr incl.vat

Stockholm

Capstone level 2

The Intermediate Level 2 course builds on Level 1 and covers both theory and tasting of 14 wines. For the theory, you will cover important events in California’s wine history timeline and identify key figures who helped shaped the state’s wine industry. 

 

You will also learn about important geographical factors in major California regions, as well as taking a deeper look at California’s key grape varieties. You will build understanding about the annual life cycle of the vine, winemaking fundamentals, and the region’s different AVAs.

 

The course is conducted in English.

At a glance:

  • About 20 hours online course
  • 60 min multiple-choice exam
  • About 14 wines tasted

Book your course

Course extent

Online

Price

1595 kr incl.vat

Time

Place

The Wine Hub, Sibyllegatan 15

Capstone level 2

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Who should attend

Capstone level 2?

Capstone level 2 is aimed at those who have completed Capstone level 1 and want to immerse themselves even more in the wine region of California and its wines.

You will

Learn about

  • Key events in California wine history and identification of key figures who helped 
    shape the state’s wine industry. 
  • Learn about important geographical factors in major California regions such as rivers,
    dry creeks and important mountain ranges including the Coastal Range, Mayacamas Mountains, the Vaca Range and Santa Cruz Mountains.
  • Take a deeper look at seven of California’s key grape varieties by exploring the
    growing regions where they are grown and their distinctive taste profiles.
  • Build understanding about the annual life cycle of the vine and related 
    terms including: flowering, bud break, véraison, trellising, pruning, green harvest,
    harvest timing and more.
  • Learn winemaking fundamentals and explore cooperage variations
    (French vs. American vs. other European oak) and how wine style is affected
    by oak selection.
  • Delve deeper into historic AVAs in Lodi and the Sacramento Delta,
    Mendocino County, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County
    and Santa Cruz Mountains.

Course step by step

How it works

Capstone California Wine Certification Program level 2 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 2 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 to complete the Capstone level 1 befor starting this course. 

Included

You will get

  • Access to the online course, consisting of approximately 20 hours of study time.
  • Tasting of 14 wines, date and time will be sent to you by email. 

Hans Wejnefalk Larsson
Official Capstone educator