California Wines

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. California Wines is a semester-long course and is required for the Certificate in Wine Studies and the AS Degree in Wine Studies.

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

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. Follow her wine blog at laurieloveswine.wordpress.com.