Introduction to Enology

Catalog description

An introduction to the history and science of winemaking, including grape maturation, harvesting, fermentation, wine development, blending, filtration and preparation for bottling. Students learn the winemaking options available to create different wine styles. Students under the age of 21 must have a declared major of either viticulture and/or enology to participate in any tasting activities as stated in the California State Assembly Bill 1989. 54 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU, UC*. * VWT 1, 2, 10, and 20 combined: maximum UC credit, 3 units.