World Wines Certificate of Achievement

This certificate is designed for proficiency in world wine knowledge with an emphasis on the three major world production regions.Basic wine and wine service is introduced, then more in-depth information is covered in world wine production, laws and varietals through lecture and sensory evaluation. Italy, France and Spain are the main focus, however, other world regions, both Old World and New World are explored.

1. Improves wine sales for restaurant servers which increases income.

2. Improves skills for cooks and chefs in pairing wine with food.

3. Wine workers (sommeliers).

4. Wine sales personnel (wholesalers).

5. Wine retailers.

 Program Learning Outcomes:

 Identify world wine growing regions, varietals, labels, laws terroir, and wine production techniques.

Written examinations.

Assess world wines for their olfactory and flavor notes relative to specific growing regions as well as the geopolitical aspects of the region.

Sensory perception and evaluation of wines with a practical examination.

Enrollment Projections

50

Completer Projections

10 

The primary goal of this program is:

 To be able to identify and assess world wines for regions,flavor, and the use of sensory perception and evaluation.

 The primary objectives of this program are:

 1.     To develop skills in proper identifying world wine growing regions, varietals, labels, laws terroir, and wine production techniques.

2.     To develop skills in assessing olfactory and flavor notes relative to specific growing regions as well as the geopolitical aspects of the regions.

3.     To develop good skills in sensory perception and evaluation of wines with practical examination.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CAHM 132	Spanish Wines	2	S1
CAHM 134	Italian Wines	3	S1
CAHM 136	French Wines	3	S1
CAHM 140	Champagne and French Sparkling Wine	2	S2
CAHM 172A	Wine and Wine Service	2	S2

CAHM 172B                  Sensory Evaluation of Wine Varietals   2          S2

CAHM 174                    World Wines                                             3         S2

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The completion of 17 units of these select wine courses details a specialized skill set and knowledge that students will be able to utilize as a server or bartender in a restaurant, resort, or conference center. The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program has a student-run restaurant that serves wine at dinner to their guests, CAHM 151B. There is curriculum in that class that addresses food and wine pairing. They serve a wine maker’s dinner once a semester where the students pair food and wine. Having wine classes for the students to attend helps them to hone their sensory perception skills as well as have knowledge about how wine is produced, what grapes go into the wine, and how to properly serve it. Our student chefs are better able to understand the components of the wine to be able to make a good outcome with the food. Having a series of Certificates of Achievement help students to attain their immediate employment and career goals. Students who been awarded certificates have been able to upsell and recommend wine in their establishments and come home with a bigger paycheck. Allowing these students to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement for this accomplishment is warranted and in line with the mission of the College.

Napa Valley College Viticulture and Winery Technology: AS Degrees The programs of the Viticulture and Winery Technology department are designed to prepare students for careers in the North Coast wine industry. The one-year Certificate and two-year Associate of Science options provide students with the knowledge and skills essential for success. The Certificate in Viticulture and Winery Technology consists of production-oriented courses in viticulture and winemaking. The Certificate in Wine Marketing and Sales is a mix of viticulture, winemaking and business courses. Certificate programs may be modified to meet the career goals of the individual student. The typical student will be able to earn a Certificate in one to two years. Students who complete the Associate of Science in Viticulture and Winery Technology degree specialize in either Viticulture, Winemaking or Wine Marketing and Sales. The Associate of Science degree includes general education courses, basic science courses and core courses in the degree option. The typical student will be able to earn an Associate of Science degree in two to three years. Paul Gospordarczyk Program Coordinator (707) 256-7125