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Understanding California wine is an important part of any wine student’s education, whether you are new to wine, a lifelong enthusiast, or a professional in the wine industry.

In this course, you will learn about:

  • California wine introduction including industry position, geography, climate, and map of California appellations
  • California wine history
  • California wine laws and regional overview
  • Wine grapes of California
  • California wine appellations by county

This online course is only meant to complement the live course being next taught at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California. You can register here for the live course, and the online course is complimentary.

Wines of California – (CAHM 179)
Jan 30, 2020 – May 21, 2020
Thursdays 6:00 – 9:05 PM

Each week, you will learn through in-class lecture and tasting a flight of wines associated with this region in a group setting.

The California Wine course was written by professional wine educator Laurie Love, WSET Level 3, CSW, FWS, and Sommelier. Ms. Love is WSET Level 3 certified, a Certified Specialist of Wine, and a French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors. Ms. Love also graduated from the Cabrillo College Wine Program with Honors earning three Skills Certificates in wine. She can be reached at laurie@baymoon.com.

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1

Introduction to California Wine

2

California Wine History

3

California Wine Laws

4

California Wine Grapes

5

Sonoma County

6

Napa County

7

Mendocino County

8

Lake County

9

Sierra Foothills

10

Lodi AVAs & Yolo County

11

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

12

Monterey County

13

San Benito County

14

San Luis Obispo County

15

Santa Barbara County

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