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July 7, 2020 By Laurie Love

The Cabrillo College Wine & Wine Service course provides an introduction to wine for the beginning wine student, culinary student, wine professional, and consumer enthusiast. This course (CAHM 172A) together with the companion course CAHM 172B, Sensory Evaluation of Wine Varietals form the foundation of the Cabrillo Wine Program. Wine & Wine Service is an 8-week course and is required for the Certificate in Wine Studies and the AS Degree in Wine Studies.

In this broad overview course, you will learn:

  • Wine history
  • How to read wine labels
  • Proper wine service
  • Basics of viticulture
  • Basics of winemaking
  • How to taste and evaluate wine
  • Food and wine pairing basics
  • Wine business basics

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

Wine & Wine Service – (CAHM 172A)
August 29, 2022 – October 17, 2022
Mondays 6:00 – 9:05 PM

For more information about the Cabrillo College Wine Program, our course offerings, and our Skills Certificates, please click here and scroll down to the Wine section.

 

The Wine & Wine Service 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 Laurie’s wine blog at laurieloveswine.wordpress.com.

Course Content

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1

Introduction to Wine
  • Brief History of Wine
  • California Position in the Global Wine Trade
  • Understanding Labels and Wine Laws
  • Appellation Systems

2

Wine Service Basics
  • How to Open and Pour Wine
  • Glassware
  • Service Temperatures
  • Bottle Sizes and Shapes
  • Closures
  • Storage of Wine
  • Responsible Beverage Service
  • Common Wine Faults

3

Viticulture Basics
  • Terroir
  • Climate and Weather
  • Common Grape Varietals
  • Vineyard Basics
  • Vineyard Management
  • Common Vineyard Diseases and Pests

4

Winemaking Basics
  • How Wine is Made
  • Winemaking Options

5

Deductive Wine Tasting
  • Preparing to Taste
  • Appearance
  • Aromas
  • Flavors
  • Conclusions

6

Food & Wine Pairing Basics
  • Basic Food and Wine Pairing Tips
  • Analytical Approach
  • Wine Influences
  • Food influences

7

Wine Business Basics
  • Three-tier Distribution System
  • Purchasing
  • Ordering
  • Managing Inventory
  • Storing and Cellaring
  • Creating Wine Lists
  • Pricing and Selecting Wines
  • Marketing Wines in a Restaurant

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Introduction to Wine
  • Brief History of Wine
  • California Position in the Global Wine Trade
  • Understanding Labels and Wine Laws
  • Appellation Systems
Wine Service Basics
  • How to Open and Pour Wine
  • Glassware
  • Service Temperatures
  • Bottle Sizes and Shapes
  • Closures
  • Storage of Wine
  • Responsible Beverage Service
  • Common Wine Faults
Viticulture Basics
  • Terroir
  • Climate and Weather
  • Common Grape Varietals
  • Vineyard Basics
  • Vineyard Management
  • Common Vineyard Diseases and Pests
Winemaking Basics
  • How Wine is Made
  • Winemaking Options
Deductive Wine Tasting
  • Preparing to Taste
  • Appearance
  • Aromas
  • Flavors
  • Conclusions
Food & Wine Pairing Basics
  • Basic Food and Wine Pairing Tips
  • Analytical Approach
  • Wine Influences
  • Food influences
Wine Business Basics
  • Three-tier Distribution System
  • Purchasing
  • Ordering
  • Managing Inventory
  • Storing and Cellaring
  • Creating Wine Lists
  • Pricing and Selecting Wines
  • Marketing Wines in a Restaurant
  • "The wine program at Cabrillo College was a great launching point for me as I entered the wine industry. The in-depth courses gave me a very solid foundation. Certain classes really ignited a passion for discussing wine academically and cultivated the skillset to taste and discuss wine systematically. I pursued various professionally recognized certifications including the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust Level 3, Italian Wine Scholar, and Certified Wine Specialist. I have since trained restaurant staff, hosted private wine tastings, poured at special events, and most recently created a wine education company. I am confident anyone interested in a very thorough education in international wines would benefit from the program offered at Cabrillo College." Chaney Janssen, IWS, CWS, WSET 3 Founder, Destined For Grapeness
    Chaney Janssen
  • "The Cabrillo College Wine Program has given me the tools that I needed to be successful in the wine industry. After my second wine class, I became a tasting room host for Wrights Station Winery up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and eventually, I became the lead host for Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room (Carmel By The Sea). I've earned a Certificate in Wine Studies which has helped me achieve my current position as district manager for Republic National Distributing Company where I lead a team in charge of wine and spirit sales for chain stores." Fanny González District Manager, Republic National Distributing Company
    Fanny Gonzalez

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