Melbourne Wine School
Capstone California Level 1 - Saturday 8th March
Capstone California Level 1 - Saturday 8th March
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The Capstone California Level 1 is an introductory wine course about the wines of California and no previous knowledge is required.
This course includes the history, wine styles and grape varieties and culture of California with each session including a tasting of premium Californian wines.
Date: Saturday 8th March
Class Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Inspire9 Level 1/41-43 Stewart St, Richmond VIC 3121
Cost: $299.00
(Inclusive of Wine, Online study materials, and examination fee)
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Tasting Details & Information
Description:
The Introductory Level 1 covers six hours of wine curriculum, beginning with major eras in the history of California wine, including the Mission era, post-Gold Rush, Prohibition, and modern times.
Location:
Level 1 / 43 Stewart Street
Richmond
3121
Check out our 'where to find us' if you require more information!
What's Included?
Access to Capstone California online materials, including presentation and quizzes 24 x 7, for one year after the course starts.
Entry Requirements:
All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
It is recommended that you have WSET Level 2 Award in Wine knowledge, or equivalent.
There are no other requirements for this course.
Successful completion of Level 1 Capstone is a prerequisite to studying Capstone Levels 2, 3, and 4.
Booking Conditions and Course Cancellations:
Bookings are not secured until full payment is received, and the enrolment form completed and returned to Melbourne Wine School. Bookings will only be accepted on valid forms with a signed and dated student declaration.
Course bookings will close 15 working days prior to the course commencement date.
Cancellations for bookings on any Melbourne Wine School WSET courses are refundable up to 20 working days prior to the course start date. An administration fee of $75.00 plus the full cost of the study materials supplied will be deducted and the remainder of the course fee refunded.
Should a student wish to return their study materials, they must be returned unopened before a refund can be issued, although a $75.00 administration fee will apply.
Occasionally, due to lack of demand or other unforeseen circumstances, a scheduled course may have to be cancelled by Melbourne Wine School. Affected students will be given appropriate notice in the event of the cancellation of their course. Students will be offered a place on an alternative course if available, or a refund of their booking fees.
In the event of a course cancellation, students will have up to 12 months to attend a new course. If a student fails to attend a course within this timeframe, Melbourne Wine School will consider the student to be a “no-show” and their course fees will be forfeit.
Zero Tolerance:
Melbourne Wine School has a zero-tolerance policy for threatening behaviour or acts of aggression and violence, physical or verbal, towards our members of our staff. Any violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or removal from any course without refund.
Meet Your Educator

Andrew McIntyre DipWSET
Andy has over fifteen years' experience working in the wine industry. His passion for wine ignited when working for Corney & Barrow in London, after attending an in-house wine course. From there he moved to one of the longest standing wine companies on the high street - Oddbins - and completed WSET Levels 2 and 3.
After many years at Oddbins he found a home at a small fine wine merchant called Philglas & Swiggot. It was there he worked with fellow Australian & Master of Wine - Justin Knock MW, gaining the highly valued WSET Diploma.
Now back in Melbourne, Andy is currently a student on the Master of Wine program, and continues to work in the wine trade sharing his passion and love of wine with those keen to learn more.