Introduction to Viticulture and Viniculture

Catalog description

An in-depth, hands-on exploration of vineyard practices, grape growing, and winemaking techniques. This course focuses on the cool-climate, Finger Lakes wine region and includes several visits to local vineyards, wineries, and businesses for hands-on experiences. Possible participation in aspects of harvest, processing of fruit, and winemaking processes while learning from industry leaders. Speakers will illuminate how decisions are made involving start-up, finances, the science involved in production, marketing, and more in their various industries. There will be tastings of grapes, unfinished and finished wines. A group winemaking project allows further exploration. This course is not available for audit. **Fee: Lab fee associated with this course**