Hoppa till innehåll 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.
Capstone California is a course fully dedicated to Californian wines. Created by California Wine Institute the program offers four levels of study, from novice to expert. Each level builds on the level prior, and covers history, geography, climate, soils, grapes, viticulture, vinification, aging and maturation, wine laws, official classifications, producers, vintages and the business of wine.
This course is an amazing opportunity to learn more about California and
its wines. You will learn all the classical appellations such as Napa Valley, Sonoma and less known areas such as Lodi and Santa Cruz Mountains.
Want to learn more about California and its awesome wine world? You only need basic wine knowledge to take the Capstone. The course is divided into four levels and takes you from novice to expert.
The Wine Hub is one the official Capstone certification program provider in Sweden, delivering 2 of the 4 levels available:
The different levels are done online at your own pace. The course is comprised of different parts of theory and a final exam. When the theory part of the course is finished you can sign up for a guided tasting at our location in Stockholm.
Each level needs to be completed prior to advancing to the next level. The theory and tasting is in english.
The Introductory Level 1 covers a full day 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 Intermediate Level 2 course builds on Level 1 with a full day of wine curriculum and an additional tasting of 16 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 tastings include guided tasting with our Capstone educator Hans Wejnefalk Larsson. Each level has different number of wines:
The tasting takes 3 hours to complete. After concluded tasting you will receive the official Capstone pin along with a diploma.
The tastings are offered twice a year.
Hans Wejnefalk Larsson is the official Capstone educator in Sweden. Hans trained as a sommelier at the age of 18 and has since worked in France, Australia, England in vineyards and fine-dining restaurants to deepen his knowledge. Today he is aiming for both the Master Sommelier and Master of Wine degrees.
The Wine Hub Scandinavian School of Sommeliers AB
Sibyllegatan 15
11442 Stockholm
Org nummer
559236-1165
08 867 161
hello@thewinehub.se
