CAPS - Atlantic
New World Wine Regions 2026
New World wine regions are quickly establishing market strength. This section of the Sommelier program examines the ‘New World’ wine regions including Australia, New Zealand, South America, South Africa, USA, and Canada, with special attention to the wines of Nova Scotia/New Brunswick/P.E.I. In this section of the course students will study the character and quality of the major wines of the New World, learning the history, terroir, culture, laws, leading producers and trends. Emphasis will be placed on the advancement of New World winemaking techniques and the influence of these developments within the New World wine regions and abroad. In this course, students will continue to develop their tasting ability and wine assessment skills, as well as knowledge of food and wine pairings. A passing mark in Sensory Development & Wine Styles is a prerequisite to enroll in this class.
Instructors: Alana Steele and Erin Hamson
Monday, September 14th: Wines of Ontario & Quebec
Monday, September 21st: Wines of Nova Scotia
Monday, September 28th: Wines of British Columbia
Monday, October 5th: NO CLASS
Monday, October 12th: NO CLASS THANKSGIVING
Sunday, October 18th: Wine of California Part 1 + Part 2
Monday, October 19th: Wines of Washington, Oregon, New York, Virginia
Monday, October 26th: Wines of North America Midterm
Monday, November 2nd: Wines of New Zealand
Monday, November 9th: Wines of Australia
Monday, November 16th: Wines of South Africa
Monday, November 23rd: Wines of Module 2 Midterm
Monday, November 30th: Wines of Mexico, Uruguay, Chile P1
Monday, December 7th: Wines of Chile P2 & Argentina
Monday, December 14th: Final New World Exam
Classes are held from 6-9pm at The Prince George Hotel
Please see front desk for room assignment
Course Policy
Course Policy
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.
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