Melbourne Wine School in collaboration with Capstone California uncorks the secrets of The USA's largest wine producing reigion.  

Discover the rich history and diverse flavours of some of America’s finest wines with the Capstone California courses, taught by Melbourne Wine School. 

Course Description

The Capstone California Level 1 is an introductory wine course about the wines of California and no previous knowledge is required.

This 3(ish) hour relaxed session includes the history, wine styles and grape varieties and culture of California with each class including a tasting of premium Californian wines.

So what will you learn?

• Major eras in the history of California wine, including the Mission era, post-Gold Rush, Prohibition, and modern times. 

• Learn how California's geography, the Pacific Ocean, and mountain ranges affect viticulture and wine styles. 

• Acquire fundamental knowledge of grape-growing practices, including the ability to identify and describe the important grape varieties grown in California. 

• Receive an introduction to the American Viticultural Area (AVA) system, including the world-famous AVAs of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Santa Barbara County. 

• Explore California's iconic wineries. 

• Learn about the key statistics for California wine in global production, consumption, and exports.