The winemaking process: a biological, physical, and chemical perspective

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Color. Smell. Place. The making and interpreting of wine is an ancient, widespread trade that has appeared in texts from The Epic of Gilgamesh to the Song of Solomon. Whether you are a novice or a devoted oenophile, this discovery seminar offers a chance to experience local viniculture. We will explore the interplay of scientific modes and methods within the four major phases of winemaking: macrobiological grape cultivation, microbiological fermentation, physical clarification, and chemical aging. This seminar will culminate in an on-site, interactive tour of commercial winery facilities in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.