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Our Diploma Series is a semester of classes that provide our graduates with a comprehensive understanding of wine from its history to its structure.


Sample CWC Diploma

QUESTIONS

What is a Tutored Tasting ?

ANSWER - Tutored Tasting is a seated wine tasting and evaluation based upon one’s palate and place of learning more about wines.
The CWC Tutored Tastings are from a global perspective comparing Old World wines and New World wines. There is a certified WINE tutor to walk the student through the proper process of tasting etiquette and techniques. Each student learns at their own pace.

What is a Wine Class?

ANSWER – Wine Class – The CWC Wine Class is a seated Class with a Syllabus focusing on a specific subject matter. There is an outline with a goal and objective to learn more with wine as the lab portion. A Tutored Tasting is more about comparing wines and tasting techniques. A CWC Wine Class is an in depth study about the growing region, grape varietals, history, and geography.

Diploma Series – 2019/20 – Entry Level

Week #1	WHAT IS WINE?
	Overview - Books - Study Guides - Wine Journal - Sample Quiz/Essay
	Categories of Wine - Sparkling, Table - Dessert/Fortified
	A Year in the Life of a Vineyard
	The World of Wine - Globally
	The Evolution of Modern Wine
	Wine and Weather - Vintages
	International Grapes - Regional Grapes
	HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter. Essay on "Why Study Wine?" write for 30 minutes - Vocabulary answers - Answer take home quiz.

Week #2	THE THEORY OF SENSORY EVALUATION
	The Common Working Model for all our Senses
	Pitfalls in Wine Tasting
	Learning Wine Odors
	Improving Odor Memory
	Wine Aroma Wheel
	Varietal Aroma
	In Mouth Impressions
	HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Compare Aroma and Bouquet"/take home quiz - vocabulary answers.

Week #3	DECODING THE WINE LABEL
	Wine Labels and the Law
	Protecting Taxes - IRS
	Protecting Consumers - FAA
	Appellation of Origin - Sense of Place
	Wine Class or Type
	HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Why is a Wine Label important for a Consumer?" Take home quiz - vocabulary answers

Week #4	BUILDING A WINE VOCABULARY
	Wine Terms - Pronunciation
	Descriptors
	Balance between Acidity and Tannin
	Aging Definitions
	Olfactory(Smell) - Tactile(taste)
	Old World Terms vs New World Terms
	HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Compare and Contrast Acids and Tannins" Take home quiz - Vocabulary answers.

Week #5	ORDERING WINE IN A RESTAURANT - PURCHASING WINE IN A GROCERY STORE / WINE SHOP
	The Role of a Sommelier
	Restaurant Beverage Headings
	Prices/Ratings
	Internet-Auctions-En Primeur
	Value Wines - Second Pressings/Bottling
	When to send a wine back
	HOMEWORK - At least 30 minutes a day study time for subject matter - Essay - "Why Drink Wine with Food?" Take home quiz - Vocabulary Answers

Week #6

REVIEW - STUDY SESSION - FIELD TRIP - GROCERY STORE / WINE STORE

Week #7

REVIEW - ESSAYS - QUIZES - VOCABULARY

Week #8	EXAM - TIMED
	80 MULTIPLE CHOICE- 20 VOCABULARY MATCH
	ONE 30 MINUTE WRITTEN ESSAY
	Pass 80% - Extra Credit question 5 points.

FALL/WINTER CLASSES :: BEGINNING DATE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2019

Evening Classes - 6:30 (check-in 6:15) until 8 p.m.
Fragrance Free - Please

SESSION LOCATIONS TBA

Reservations and Information - Payment in Advance to guarantee a seat
info@carolinawineclub.com – www.CarolinaWineClub.com

Individual Class - $45.00 Each Series of 6 Classes $250.00

Classes are seated, includes wines in Riedel Stemware and syllabus

**SERIES I**
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Session I (Tuesday, September 10th, 2019)
INTRODUCING BORDEAUX WINES - A REVIEW

Session II (Tuesday, September 17th, 2019)
GREAT VINEYARDS AND WINEMAKERS

Session III(Tuesday, September 24th, 2019)
MAKING TABLE WINES - THE OVERALL PROCESS

Session IV (Tuesday, October 1st, 2019)
THE VINEYARD SYSTEM - ECONOMIC VS GREEN

Session V (Tuesday, October 8th, 2019)
A LITTLE ITALY AND MORE

Session VI (Tuesday, October 15th, 2019)
VARIETAL PROFILES OF THE BIG 8 GRAPES

**SERIES II**
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Session I (Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019)
WITCHY SCARY WINES OF HALLOWEEN

Session II (Tuesday, October 29nd, 2019)
READING AND UNDERSTANDING WINE LABELS

Session III (Tuesday, November 5th, 2019)
TERROIR OF NAPA VALLEY AND BEYOND

Session IV (Tuesday, November 12th, 2019)
THE SLEEK WINES OF BEAUNE

Session V (Tuesday, November 19th, 2019)
CHAMPAGNE SHERRY AND PORT

Session VI (Tuesday, November 26th, 2019)
COGNAC - ARMAGNAC - CASSIS

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CHRISTMAS PARTY 'CHAMPAGNE JAM' - DATE TBA

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