Online and In-Person Winter Wine Courses from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education

Whether you’re interested in becoming a winemaker or looking to advance your career in the industry, our comprehensive Winemaking Program may be just the education you need to fulfill your goals. We offer individual courses and an online certificate program to help you gain practical skills and knowledge to apply in your vineyard and winery. Winter courses are available online and in person. For more information or to enroll, visit our website.

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Current Issues in Vineyard Health: Lectures are provided by speakers comprised of UC faculty, departmental experts and UC farm advisors chosen for their involvement in developing solutions to the problems associated with grape pests and diseases. Don’t miss the latest information on current vineyard health topics, including breeding grapevines for disease resistance, managing exotic pests and diseases, controlling grape fungal and more.
December 6 • $260

Introduction to Wine and Winemaking Online: Access top-quality, college-level course material in an interactive, web-based setting and learn from industry experts and UC Davis faculty. Explore the history of wine and the fundamentals of the winemaking process. This course can be taken as a stand-alone course or as the first course in the Winemaking Certificate Program.
January 9 – March 27 • $685

Wine Filtration: Ensure that you have the best filtration system for your wines! Designed for professionals in the wine industry, this intensive course will teach you the basics of wine filtration systems through a combination of in-person and remote lectures, real-time manufacturer demonstration videos and lab exercises.
February 7 – February 9 • $525

Topics in Wine Analysis: Color and Tannin Measurement Online: Discover the fascinating and complex world of wine phenolics and the importance of these compounds during the different stages of the winemaking process. Examine the chemistry of the phenolic families and the various methods of analyses, as well as how to conduct and interpret these procedures. Learn methods for quantifying color and copigmentation so you can measure the yellow to brown on white wines and red to brown in red wines, and acquire tools to relate these numbers to sensory aspects of the wines.
February 22 • $325

Tasting Room Design and Management Online: Designed for professionals in the wine industry, this course will teach you how to achieve the ideal wine tasting room to maximize the profit and impact of your business. Through online lectures and hands-on exercises, you will explore helpful practices such as creating displays and lighting, hosting events and tours, identifying high-quality staff members and utilizing social media marketing strategies.
March 1 • $295

To see all available courses in viticulture and enology, wine business and sensory evaluation, including new courses in Winery Safety and Winery Sanitation, visit UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s Winemaking website.