Summary of Program

Interact with other wine professionals from around the world as you study the nuances of California wine with our industry leading instructors.
Our exclusive online California Wine Appellation Specialist® is a first-of-its-kind program that offers a comprehensive series of courses featuring the unique wines and wine regions of California and certification. Never before has there been an interactive, online wine program with virtual classes focused solely on all the California wine regions. This online wine education program exposes students to exclusive California wine landscapes and features important topics critical to the success of today’s wine professionals.

The online program focuses on identification and interpretation of USA and California wine laws, identification and critique regarding the importance of American Viticultural Areas (AVA), a detailed investigation, review and assessment of California production, as well as the exploration and examination of varied climates, soils, grapes, and wineries of each region that make it distinctive to the California wine landscape.

The CWAS® online wine education program is divided into 8 significant and distinctive courses, covering detailed and critical information on the wine appellations of California. The online classroom includes various presentations, web-based tutorials, video lectures, weekly assignments, interactive online discussions with the instructor and classmates, and course assessments.

Earning this credential will set you apart in the increasingly competitive wine industry labor market and help you guide your customers through the complex and rapidly changing California wine scene.

Note: Program participation includes tasting, or having access to, up to 16 California wines. Wines may vary dependent upon selection, location, and availability. Purchases by the glass or half bottle are recommended when available. Local tasting groups are encouraged! Read the Wine Requirements on registration page.

All Attendees of our classes must be at least 21 years of age.

Program Highlights

-Week 1: Wine Law and Mendocino County
-Week 2: Napa Valley Rocks
-Week 3: Lake County & The Sierra
-Week 4: Sonoma County
-Week 5: Santa Cruz, SF Bay & Delta
-Week 6: Monterey & San Benito
-Week 7: Paso Robles & Rest of SLO
-Week 8: Santa Barbara & Beyond
-Week 9: CWAS Credential Exam

Seminar Program

Orientation opens Mar 30th
Class runs Apr 6th-May 31st
Exam runs Jun 1st – 7th

There are no set hours & times for this online training program. Work at your own pace within each week.

Program Instructor: David Glancy, MS, CWE

Full Program: $995 or 5 bi-weekly installment payments of $210 each. Tuition due at registration.

CRA Members recieve a 10% discount!

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