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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. 

Class Schedule

Monday, September 14th: Wines of Ontario & Quebec
Monday, September 21st: Wines of Nova Scotia
Monday, September 28th: Wines of British Columbia  
Sunday, October 4th: Wines of California Part 1 + Wines of California P2 (9am-5pm)
Monday, October 12th:NO CLASS THANKSGIVING
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 

Time & Location

The Prince George Hotel
Halifax, NS
6:00pm-9:00pm

Please See front desk for room assignment

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.

$1,225.00 CAD
$1,225.00 CAD
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