Viticulture and Wine Science Certificate Program

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Course
Date of Publication
December 16, 2024
Price
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Overview

Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving realm of vine cultivation and wine expertise!

Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving realm of vine cultivation and wine series. This flexible course of study offers avenues to align with your passions and career goals whether your passion lies in cultivating grapes or honing the craft of winemaking - or both!

Purchase of the Wine Science Track will include access to the Corse and Enology Track courses.

CORE COURSES:

WINE SCIENCE TRACK COURSES:

  • Wine Chemistry (Enol 102) - available Summer 2025
  • Wine Making (Enol 103) - available Fall 2025
  • Sensory Evaluation and Wine Faults: Causes, Prevention, and Treatments (Enol 104) - available Spring 2026
  • Winery Lab Procedures, Equipment Hands-On (Enol 105) - available Spring 2026
  • Elective for Wine Science: Winery Planning and Design - available Spring 2026

Whether in or out of state, participants in the Wine Science track can complete hands-on winery experience at any commercial winery worldwide, giving you flexibility and real-world training while earning a certificate through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. For the Wine Science track, you must complete at least two (2) of the following routine experiences in a commercial winery setting. A letter from the winery certifying completion is required.

For the wine science track, you must complete at least two (2) of the following hands-on experiences in a commercial winery setting. A letter from the winery certifying completion is required:

  • Crush
  • Cellar Operation
  • Lab Analysis
  • Wine Sensory Evaluation

Texas is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the United States. In this two-year certificate program, you'll receive hands-on experience, scientific understanding, practical skills, and expert guidance to succeed.

Certificate Track

Price

Wine Science Track

$ 3,500

Viticulture Track

$ 3,500

Dual Track

$ 5,500

A la Carte Course

$ 750

Future Course Releases

Our group of experts in the field consistently develops courses to ensure you are always learning the latest and most applicable content available. As the industry progresses and evolves rapidly, we must keep pace with these changes.

Once our experts have finalized a course within the program's curriculum, we will release it promptly so that you have access to the advancements in viticulture and enology along with updated knowledge and valuable skills. Stay updated on new course announcements to help you remain competitive in this growing sector.

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