This program offers the only comprehensive, up-to-date, and professional education 100% focused on the wine regions of the United States. The material presented in this course is not available from any other source and does not have the marketing slant that most materials from regional associations have. The topics in this course will deepen your knowledge and critical understanding of the American wine landscape and are essential to the success of any serious wine student.
Key detail about the American Wine Expert™ (AWE) online course:
- 100% Online
- Self-Paced
- 24/7 Availability
- 12-months of access from the time of registration
- Start your course anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
The extensive online study resource will empower students to learn and gain a profound working knowledge of the complex and diverse world of American wine.
The diverse range of wine-growing regions, climates, grape varieties and wine styles of the United States has, up until now, been mostly overlooked by global wine certification bodies, often just a footnote in their programs. Both Italy and France both have internationally recognized certification programs, but total import wines from all countries only represent 26% of consumption in the U.S. However, 74% of all wine consumed domestically is produced in the U.S.! To address the lack of a dedicated program on the wines and winemaking regions of America, we have designed a specialized program that serves as the resources and formal education program for anyone looking to specialize in American wines. For wine students to be versed in the most important domestic segment, American wines, and to fully tap into a growing demand for wine, they need to have access to top-quality education on domestic wines.
Topics Covered:
- U.S. Wine Industry numbers/statistics
- U.S. Climate and Geography
- U.S. History & Milestones of Wine Industry
- U.S. Wine Laws
- U.S. Grape Species & Varieties
- California
- Napa Valley
- Sonoma
- Other Northern California Appellations
- Central Coast Appellations
- Central Valley Appellations
- Southern California Appellations
- Washington Appellations
- Oregon Appellations
- Other Northwest Appellations
- New York Appellations
- Pennsylvania
- The Mid-Atlantic Region & New England
- Virginia
- The Southeast
- The Midwest
- Texas & The Rest of the West
- Practice Exam
- AWE certification Exam
STUDY MATERIALS FOR EACH UNIT INCLUDES:
- Learning objectives for each region
- Online video
- Interactive maps
- Interactive online study modules for each region
- Online quizzes and learning assignments for self-evaluation
ENROLLMENT INCLUDES:
- Exam Fees & Registration
- American Wine Expert™ Online Course
- AWE Certificate upon successful passing of the final exam.
REQUIREMENTS:
No prior wine education is necessary; however, we encourage first-time wine students to take our Wine 101 Foundation Online wine course before enrolling in this program.