Capstone California – Introductory Level 1
California wine country in a day — regions, grapes and the stories behind them.
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Booking a class means you agree to our terms & conditions — full refund 14+ days before the class (less a 25 admin fee), free transfer 7–13 days before, and you can always send a colleague in your place.
What you’ll learn.
- A storied legacy: California wine from the Mission era to global powerhouse
- Geography and climate: Pacific Ocean, mountains and microclimates
- Soils and grapes: California viticulture and key varieties
- The AVA system: Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Santa Barbara and more
- Iconic producers and benchmarks such as Ridge, Frog's Leap and Robert Mondavi
- Wine tasting and evaluation using professional methods
- The business of California wine: production, exports and global role
- Comprehensive digital textbook
- Classroom, self-paced online study or live Zoom classes
- Online examination
- Verified digital certificate and badge, with lifetime access
- Classroom courses include carefully selected samples
- Optional Premium Certification Pack: printed booklet, premium certificate, lapel pin
From booking to certificate.
Choose online or a class date and book securely.
Online: your student login arrives by email. Classroom: venue or Zoom details.
Study with videos, the AWS workbook, practice quizzes and real tastings.
At the end of class, or online whenever you’re ready within your access period.
Your accredited digital certificate within 5 working days — verifiable online.
Save 10% when five or more people book together — perfect for teams, friends and colleagues.
Everything you need to pass with confidence.
Pass the exam and receive your AWS certificate, accredited by the UK CPD Certification Service, with your own certificate number you can verify online.
Online course materials, the AWS quiz platform and practice exams, and online resources to keep.
Included in every classroom course. Studying online? Add the printed workbook for US$50 plus shipping.
Booking five or more people? Save 10% on the group. Discounts apply to online courses.
Training a whole team?
We bring this course to your venue, or run it live on Zoom, built around your wine list and your guests.