In the Winemaking program, you will learn about fruit and wine chemistry, microbiology and sensory analysis. This will include hands-on training in our onsite commercial vineyard and winery.

You will learn how to –

• Check grape maturity and make harvest decisions
• Process grapes
• Manage fermentation
• Use and maintain winery equipment
• Perform quality control
• Build a winery facility
• Comply with government regulations

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In the Vineyard Management program, you will learn chemistry, plant science and business management as it relates to farming. This will include hands-on training in our on-site commercial vineyard and winery.

You will learn how to –

• Evaluate a site for winegrape growing
• Track vineyard operations and prepare reports
• Project timing of vineyard operations
• Properly perform seasonal work including pruning, integrated pest management, canopy management, vineyard floor management and crop regulation
• Comply with government regulations
• Develop a vineyard business plan

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The Vineyard Operations certificate teaches you the skills needed for employment as a vineyard technician or if you're interested in starting a vineyard.

You will learn how to –

• Evaluate a site for winegrape growing
• Track vineyard operations and prepare reports
• Properly perform seasonal vineyard work including pruning, disease and pest control, canopy management and crop regulation

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The Wine Hospitality Operations certificate prepares you for supervisory positions in winery tasting rooms. Tasting rooms have emerged as a critical sales channel for local wineries seeking to maximize revenue and creating loyal customers.

This Independent Course of Study combines courses from both the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) department and the Wine Studies (VMW) department.

You will enjoy a unique opportunity to gain real-life experience in the tasting room and wine club at the Northwest Wine Studies Center at Chemeketa Eola to support the sale of Chemeketa Cellars wines.

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