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

In eCornell Certificate Programs 

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.