Courses of Study through eCornell 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Courses of Study through eCornell 2024-2025

Wines of California, the Pacific Northwest, and New York Certificate


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Are you interested in developing a more nuanced appreciation of wine?

In this certificate program, guided by renowned wine expert Cheryl Stanley, you will expand your knowledge of wines from the four major wine-producing regions of the United States: California, Washington, Oregon, and New York.

You’ll begin your journey by exploring wine tasting and evaluation techniques to identify distinct aromas and flavors in wine. With this foundation, you’ll have the opportunity to discover each region’s own unique history and landscape, connecting flavor profiles to the geographic features and production factors that influence them. You’ll also learn to interpret wine labels in order to confidently navigate a wine list, select better wines from each region, and pair food with wine successfully.

Your experience will culminate with an at-home wine-tasting experience. During this event, you’ll be able to observe how people interpret different wines and compare your expectations and perceptions of wine, from grape to glass.

This program is intended for use by persons of legal drinking ages under the relevant applicable laws where they reside. The purchase of wines is required to enjoy the highly experiential nature of this course.

Key Takeaways


  • Describe the process of making wine and its components
  • Evaluate wine using sight, smell, and taste in order to make informed decisions and recommendations
  • Select wines from California, Washington, Oregon, and New York with confidence
  • Identify grape varietals used to make wine by sight, flavor, and aroma
  • Pair wine with food appropriately
  • Store and serve wine based on the type and style of wine

What You’ll Earn


  • Wines of California, the Pacific Northwest, and New York Certificate from Cornell’s Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration
  • 45 Professional Development Hours (4.5 CEUs)

Who Should Enroll


  • Wine enthusiasts
  • Restaurateurs and hoteliers
  • Wine distributors and retailers
  • Professionals who entertain clients
  • Aspiring hospitality professionals
  • Anyone looking to increase their knowledge of wine

Total Investment


  • 2.5 months to complete all the courses

How to Enroll


For more information on how to enroll, please visit Wines of California, the Pacific Northwest, and New York Certificate