CAPS - Atlantic
Ancient World / Old World Wine Regions Winter 2026
This module explores the major wine regions of the ancient and old world including: Georgia, Armenia, China, Turkey, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Greece, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary. In sensory evaluation, students study wines by weight and flavour. In this section students will assess wines according to where they are produced and are expected to recognize, by region, the character and quality of the major wine regions, learning the history, terroir, laws, culture, leading producer and trends. Special attention is given to France and Italy since they share the largest part of the wine market in the world today. Students continue to develop tasting ability and wine assessment skills. In addition, special attention is paid to learning local cuisine and classic pairings.
The Sensory Development & Wine Styles module is a prerequisite for this module
Course Cancellation and Refund Policy
Individuals registered for a CAPS‐AC course who decide not to proceed are asked to contact the Director of the Education Committee as soon as possible so their spot can be offered to the next person in line on the waitlist. Refunds can be provided to those who provide notice of cancellation up to 7 days before the course begins.
After the course has begun, no refunds will be provided for course withdrawals. Students are expected to review the syllabus and ensure there aren’t any conflicts with exam times. Supplemental exam dates will not be given.
To pass a course, students must achieve a minimum 70% overall final score, as well as a collective average of 70% on tasting components.
Students have four years to complete the program starting from when they start Sensory Development & Wine Styles.
Payment Plans
Students can sign up to a class and pay via a payment plan, typically 3 or 4 payments over the course of class. Please contact us directly for this option. Payment must be made in full before writing the final exam and no final mark will be given until payment is complete. If a student resigns from class with remaining payments they will be required to complete all payments within 30 days. We cannot carry over partial payments into future classes
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Schedule
Schedule
Sample Syllabus 2026 - please see your instructor for up to date schedule
- Mon Jan 26 - Ancient World (China, Georgia, Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Lebanon) + Greece
- Mon Feb 2 - Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic
- Mon Feb 9 - Spain (including fortified)
- Mon Feb 23 - Portugal (including fortified)
- Mon March 2 - MIDTERM
- Mon March 9- Italy (Valle d’Aosta, Lombardi, Trentino-Alto Adige,
Friuli, Veneto) - Mon March 16 - Italy (Piemonte, Liguria, Emilia Romagna, Le Marche, Umbria)
- Mon March 23 - Italy (Tuscany, Abruzzo, Molise)
- Mon March 30 - Italy (Lazio, Campania, Sardegna, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, Puglia)
- Mon April 13 - Module 2 Midterm
- Mon April 20 - France (Bordeaux)
- Mon April 27 France (Southwest France, Languedoc Roussillon, Provence, Rhone,
Corsica) - Mon May 4 - France (Bourgogne)
- Mon May 11 - France (Beaujolais, Jura, Savoie)
- Mon May 25 -(Loire Valley, Alsace, Champagne)
- Mon June 1 - EXAM
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criteria
MODULE 1: WRITTEN EXAM 15% & TASTING EXAM 15%
MODULE 2: WRITTEN EXAM 20% & TASTING EXAM 15%
MODULE 3: WRITTEN EXAM 20% & TASTING EXAM 15%
Note 1: In compliance to CAPS national educational standards, participants must achieve a minimum of 70% to successfully pass this module.
Note 2: Participants must achieve a minimum of 70% (collectively) on the tasting components to successfully pass this module.
Note 3: Research projects will receive a 10% deduction per day accepted after deadline. After 5 days the research project will receive a mark of zero.
Note 4: Participants are expected to attend all examination days.
Note 5: Students have four years to complete the program starting from when they start Sensory Development & Wine Styles.
Location
Location
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