New World Wine Regions

Start
Mon, February 01, 2021
End
Mon, May 17, 2021
Schedule
14 sessions
#1.
Mon, February 01, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (AST)
#2.
Mon, February 08, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (AST)
#3.
Mon, February 22, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (AST)
#4.
Mon, March 01, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (AST)
#5.
Mon, March 08, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (AST)
#6.
Mon, March 15, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#7.
Mon, March 22, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#8.
Mon, March 29, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#9.
Mon, April 12, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#10.
Mon, April 19, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#11.
Mon, April 26, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#12.
Mon, May 03, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#13.
Mon, May 10, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
#14.
Mon, May 17, 2021, 5:30 PM 8:30 PM (ADT)
Location
Class #1 (Feb 1) at the upper level of the Old Triangle - future class location TBC
Spaces left
0
Registered
16 registrants

Registration

Individual – $995.00

New World wine regions are quickly establishing market strength. This section of the Sommelier program examines the ‘New World’ wine regions including Australia, New Zealand, South America, South Africa, USA, and Canada, with special attention to the wines of Nova Scotia/New Brunswick/P.E.I. In this section of the course students will study the character and quality of the major wines of the New World, learning the history, terroir, culture, laws, leading producers and trends. Emphasis will be placed on the advancement of New World winemaking techniques and the influence of these developments within the New World wine regions and abroad. In this course, students will continue to develop their tasting ability and wine assessment skills, as well as knowledge of food and wine pairings.

This course is instructed by Mark DeWolf and Carman Mills, and runs in January each year.

Syllabus of Course Content:

Class 1: New World winemaking techniques, wine closures and alternative packaging
Class 2: Wines of Chile
Class 3: Wines of Argentina
Class 4: NW techniques & South America written exam
Class 5: Wines of Canada - Ontario & British Columbia
Class 6: Wines of Canada - Nova Scotia
Class 7: Wines of USA - California
Class 8: Wines of USA -California continued
Class 9: Wines of USA - Washington, Oregon & Other USA
Class 10: North America written exam
Class 11: Wines of South Africa
Class 12: Wines of Australia
Class 13: Wines of New Zealand
Class 14: South Africa, Australia & New Zealand written exam and final tasting exam.

Evaluation of New World Wine Regions

New World Wine Making Techniques & South America Written Exam 20%
North America Written Exam 20%
South Africa & New Zealand Written Exam 20%
Final Tasting Exam 30%
Research Project 10%

Note 1: In compliance to CAPS national educational standards, participants must achieve a minimum of 70% to successfully pass this module.

Note 2: Participants must achieve a minimum of 65% (collectively) on the tasting components to successfully pass this module.

Note 3: Participants are expected to attend all examination days. Any rescheduling may result in an additional supplemental fee.

Note 4: Research projects will receive a 10% deduction per day accepted after deadline.