Desired Learning Outcomes of Advanced Level 3

History & Lore: The Early Missions and California Gold Rush

The 19th Century: Vitis Vinifera and Industry Expansion

Winemakers and Writers in 19th-Century California

Temperance, Prohibition & Repeal

A Quartet of Important Post-Prohibition Winemakers and Their Wines

The California Wine Industry from the 1970s to the Present

Chapter #1: Quiz

Other Important California Rivers and Lakes

Climate & Geography: The Winkler Scale

Climate & Geography: Challenges of the Winkler Scale

Chapter #2: Quiz

Soil & Vineyards

Chapter #3: Quiz

In the Vineyard: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

In the Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir

In the Vineyard: Zinfandel, Merlot and Syrah

In the Vineyard: Sparkling Wine and Rosé

Chapter #4: Quiz

Viticulture and Vinification: Advanced Viticulture

Viticulture and Vinification: Heritage and Old Vine Plantings

Viticulture and Vinification: Sparkling, Sweet and Fortified Wines

Viticulture and Vinification: Winemaking Concepts

Chapter #5: Quiz

Alternate Oak Usage Techniques Including Inner-Stave, Oak Chips, And Oak Powder

Chapter #6: Quiz

Legal Label Requirements For Varietal Wine, Ava, County, And Single Vineyard Wines

Chapter #7: Quiz

The AVAs of Lake, Solano and San Benito Counties

The AVAs of Santa Clara, Amador, and El Dorado

The AVAs of Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley and Madera County

Chapter #8: Quiz

Important Historical Wineries: Duckhorn, Inglenook, Iron Horse, Ridge, Shramsberg

Chapter 9: Quiz

Napa and Sonoma Vintages 2009-2019

Chapter #10: Quiz

Business of Wine: Winery & Vineyard Financial Metrics

Chapter #11: Quiz

Final Exam