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LEARN THE NUANCES OF CALIFORNIA WINE AND MASTER THE INCREASINGLY COMPLEX AVA LANDSCAPE
California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® is the first and only in-depth professional credential dedicated to California wine. CWAS was pioneered by Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator, David Glancy, in 2012 and has since earned the support of Wine Institute and grower associations throughout the state.
This one-of-a-kind program offers students a comprehensive, up-to-date, formal education on all of the California wine regions, featuring material that is literally impossible to find from other resources. The topics will deeply enrich enthusiasts' knowledge and are critical to the success of today's wine professionals.
San Francisco Wine School is an official external education provider for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, having certified many staff members with our proprietary California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS Program! Read about our partnership and our Corporate Training!
| Session 1 |
February 5 - April 2
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6pm - 9pm | Tuesdays |
| Session 2 | April 25 - April 28* | 10am - 4:30pm | Thursday - Sunday |
| Session 3 |
August 19 - October 21 |
6pm - 9pm | Mondays |
| Session 4 | November 7 - November 10* | 10am - 4:30pm | Thursday - Sunday |
Have a tricky schedule? Join others around the globe and take the program on your own schedule with our instructor led CWAS Online format!
GUIDED BLIND WINE TASTING EXERCISES
Blind taste over 60 wines to enhance learning objectives. All wines are selected by Master Sommelier David Glancy and our instructors to represent all the AVAs of California.
SYLLABUS OVERVIEW
California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® features 8 workshops and the final exam over nine weeks. Each class within the full program can be taken as a single workshop. Click the links to learn more!
Want to learn more about California wine now? Watch Master Sommelier David Glancy in our educational videos filmed for Wine Institute and Discover California Wine.
ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION & EXAM
Students who score 80% or higher will be awarded a CWAS certificate and can proudly display the initials CWAS after their name. Earning this credential will set you apart in the increasingly competitive wine industry and help you guide your customers through the complex and rapidly changing California wine scene.
*Students taking a 4-day intensive program take the exam online 1 month following the last class and have access to online supplemental materials in the interim to prepare.
WHY IS CWAS IMPORTANT?TUITION
$1,395pp
*Installment plans available. Group rates available for parties of 5 or more. Contact help@sfwineschool.com for more information
San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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REQUIREMENTS
No prior wine education necessary, however we encourage first-time wine students to take a blind tasting workshop prior to enrolling in this program.
All attendees must be 21+ years.
