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Oregon Wine Expert Online Course™
Sun, October 30, 2022 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Cost: 399.00
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE WINE STUDY PROGRAM ON OREGON
It’s no secret Oregon produces exceptional wine. But the “how” and “why” often gets lost among its 72 grape varieties and nearly 800 small production wineries.
Get a global understanding of this premier wine region and stand out in the industry with a postnominal certification in Oregon wine.
Developed by Master of Wine and Willamette Valley resident Bree Stock, Oregon Wine Expert™ was created for busy schedules. Learn at your own pace with seven manageable learning modules.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a full understanding of:
- Oregon’s unique terroir and climate
- How strict regulations contribute to winemaking excellence and environmental stewardship
- Key white and red grape varieties as well as viticulture and winemaking trends
Module 1
Appellations, Labeling Laws & Wine History
- AVAs & Nested AVAs
- Labeling Laws
- History of Major Oregon Regions
- Review & Quiz
Module 2
Terroir
- Climate
- Topography
- Review & Quiz
Module 3
Viticulture & Winemaking
- Environmental Stewardship
- Current and Future Viticulture Trends
- Annual Work Cycle in the Vineyard
- White Wine – Processes & Trends
- Red Wine – Processes & Trends
- Review & Quiz
Module 3
Key Grape Varieties
- White Grape Varieties
- Red Grape Varieties
- Oregon’s Wine Industry Overview
- Review & Quiz
Module 5
Willamette Valley AVA
- Willamette AVA Overview
- Chehalem Mountains AVA
- Yamhill-Carlton AVA
- Ribbon Ridge AVA
- Dundee Hills AV
- McMinnville AVA
- Van Duzer Corridor AVA
- Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Review & Quiz
Module 6
Southern Oregon AVA
- Southern Oregon Overview
- Umpqua Valley AVA & Nested AVAs
- Rogue Valley AVA & Nested AVAs
- Review & Quiz
Module 7
Northern & Eastern Oregon AVA
- Northern & Eastern Oregon Overview
- Columbia Gorge AVA
- Columbia Valley AVA
- Snake River Valley AVA
- Review & Quiz