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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: 750 kr ex. vat

Capstone level 1

Göteborg

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 course is conducted in English.

At a glance:

  • About 8 wines tasted
  • About 8 hours class
  • 60 min multiple-choice exam

Book your course

Course extent

1 full day

Price

750 kr ex.vat

Time

09.00 - 17.00

Place

Wine Mechanics,
Lilla Waterloogatan 15,
Göteborg

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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 a full day classroom course that covers theory, tasting and exam.
The exam will be done during the end of the day and consist of multiple choice questions.

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

  • A full day classroom course and 2 hours guided tasting of 8 wines. 

  • We offer coffee during the day and lunch is arranged on your own.

Hans Wejnefalk Larsson
Official Capstone educator