California Wine Certification: Intermediate Level 2
California Wine Certification Program: Intermediate Level 2
Course curriculum
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Intermediate Level 2
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Desired Learning Outcomes of Intermediate Level 2
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Chapter #1: History and Lore
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California Wine History
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Profiles of Five Important Figures In California Wine History
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Chapter #1: Quiz
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Chapter #2: Geography and Climate
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Important Mountain Ranges
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Important Rivers In Major California Regions
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Concept of Macro versus Micro Climate
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Chapter #2: Quiz
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Chapter #3: Soils
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California Vineyard Soils: Limestone and Granite Soils
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California Vineyard Soils: Alluvial and Volcanic Soils
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Chapter #3: Quiz
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Chapter #4: Grapes
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Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Wine Growing Areas
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Level 2: Tasting Chardonnay
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Level 2: Tasting Sauvignon Blanc
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir Wine Growing Areas
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Level 2: Tasting Cabernet Sauvignon
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Level 2: Tasting Pinot Noir
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Zinfandel, Merlot, and Syrah Wine Growing Areas
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Level 2: Tasting Zinfandel
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Level 2: Tasting Merlot
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Level 2: Tasting Syrah
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Chapter #4: Quiz
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Chapter #5: Viticulture and Vinification
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The Life Cycle of a Vine
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Winemaking Basics
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Chapter #5: Quiz
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Chapter #6: Aging and Maturation
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Cooperage Variations
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How Wine Style Is Affected By Choice Of Oak
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Chapter #6: Quiz
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Chapter #7: Wine Law
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Language of The Label
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Chapter #7: Quiz
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Chapter #8: Official Classifications
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Lodi And The Delta, Livermore Valley and Mendocino County
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Santa Cruz Mountains, Monterey County and San Luis Obispo
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Chapter #8: Quiz
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Chapter #9: Important Historical Wineries
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Calera, Jackson Family Estates, Mount Eden Vineyards, Sanford, and Wente
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Chapter 9: Quiz
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Chapter #10: Vintage
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Vintage Variation
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Chapter #10: Quiz
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Chapter #11: Business of Wine
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Wine Business in the United States
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Chapter #11: Quiz
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Final Exam
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Final Exam
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