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PROFESSIONAL WINE STUDIES PROGRAM


Profit from Our Wine Expertise

How can building your wine knowledge benefit your business and your career? What would an increase in wine sales mean for your organization's bottom line and your personal growth?

Find out, by immersing yourself in the world of wine in the ideal location: California's Napa Valley. Professional Wine Studies Program at the CIA offers the most comprehensive portfolio of in-depth wine courses offered in the United States. Our courses provide high-level practical wine education for professionals in the wine, food, and hospitality industries.


"I was impressed by the quality of classes and instructors offered through the CIA's Professional Wine Studies. I have increased my total wine sales by over 30% and have had great response from my managers and customers alike. Bottom line, education equals increased sales and profit."

Donald L. Williamson, Wine Manager, Evergreen Markets, Inc., Greenville, CA


See what you're missing; enroll in one of our classes today!


Interested in something less professional? Below are brand new wines programs for the non-professional!

Food and Wine Pairing for the non-professional
"A Journey into Sensory Awareness"
Sunday, February 1, 2009; 3:30–5:50 p.m.
In this two hour session, Chef John Ash will review the dynamics of how we taste and then dive into an exploration of how food and wine interact with each other.

Participants will come away with some basic templates to operate from as they put food and wine together. You'll have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen in your own kitchens as well as outside dining experiences!

Admissions for this event is $95 per person. For more information, available dates and to sign up, please contact our concierge desk at 707-967-2320 or sign up online now.

Sparkling Wine Discovery Class for the non-professional
"Battle of the Bubbles! Beyond the Holiday Toast"
Saturday, February 14, 2009; 10–11:30 a.m.
Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies
Instructor: CIA Sommelier, Traci Dutton
"Bubbles." Around here, that's wine-speak for sparkling wine! Do you know which sparkler you'll be raising to ring in the New Year and/or enjoy with your beloved? Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, Sekt – all have two things in common: they sparkle and they're delicious!

Join us at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone for an interactive sparkling wine presentation and blind tasting challenge to hone your holiday spirit! During this exciting morning, participants will explore sparkling wines from around the world using an advanced Audience Response System (ARS).

Admission for this event is $85 per person. For more information, available dates and to sign up, please contact our concierge desk at 707-967-2320 or sign up online now.