WINE-3-4.1.1

The USA and Canada

WINE-3-4 · The New World and the Wider World · WINE-3-4.1 The Americas

Explains that a US AVA defines origin only, so the producer rather than the appellation guarantees style, and shows how fog and coastal gaps, rain shadow and lake effect drive style in California, Oregon, Washington, New York and Canada. Covers why Napa Cabernet is priced as it is.

Independent study. xplor is not a WSET Approved Programme Provider and is not affiliated with WSET. Useful preparation if you are working toward WSET Level 3, but no WSET qualification, examination or certificate is awarded, and the blind-tasting examination cannot be replicated online.