Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Vineyard Management/Winemaking program and Northwest Viticulture Center at Chemeketa Community College.

The program and center, with its vineyards planted to cool climate varieties and a producing commercial-sized winery, provides a unique opportunity for instruction and practical, hands-on training and experience in the basic knowledge and technical skills required for successful employment in a variety of areas within the wine grape industry. 

Classroom instruction, laboratory and field applications of viticulture and enological principles and practices are included in the program of study.

Our students represent a diversity of age, education and experience, but have a strong common interest:  grapes and wine, and the diverse opportunities within this growing industry.

We welcome your inquiries.  If, after exploring these pages, you have additional questions or need further information contact us.