Fall Winery Operations

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This class has a strong emphasis on the practical applications of winery operations. Students will be involved in the harvest, crush, and processing of grapes from the Campus Hill Vineyard for wines produced by the Campus Hill Winery at Las Positas College. Students will gain experience with winery operations for the fall season including planning, managing and implementing harvest; monitoring grape maturity; press pad equipment operation and safety; handling must and juices; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation; sensory and laboratory analysis; handling and storage of new wines; maintenance of wines from previous vintages; winery sanitation; forklift safety and operation; and general cellar practices. 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. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. Transfer: CSU.