Introduction to Winemaking

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Whether you’re interested in a career in the wine industry or are just a devoted enophile, you can take this unique course at home, at your convenience. Using 28 hours of recorded DVD lectures, become acquainted with the fundamental processes involved in winemaking through a combination of general and technical information. Learn about the history of wine, wine and health issues, how to interpret a wine label and the international wine industry. Lectures are provided by faculty in the Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis. This class also features a supporting website that includes hundreds of full-color photographs and other helpful material for online study. The curriculum of this course is an exact duplicate of the curriculum of VEN 3 Introduction to Winemaking, the UC Davis undergraduate course in viticulture and enology. 

This is the first course in the Winemaking for Online Learners Certificate Program. It can be taken as an individual course or as part of the certificate program. If you are interested in the certificate program, you must complete an application in addition to enrolling for this course. The application may be found on our website. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better in order to continue to course two in the certificate program.

How you benefit

• Flexibility to view recorded courses at any time
• Email access to instructor
• Access to this top-quality, college-level course from anywhere in the world
• Internationally recognized program and instructors

Who should enroll

Individuals working in the wine industry and affiliated networks, entry-level winery employees, wine marketing and hospitality workers, distributors, restaurateurs and wine enthusiasts.

How does this online course work?

You will take the course under the supervision of faculty from the Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis. You receive a set of DVDs comprising all course lectures (approximately 28 hours in total), a course reader and access to the class website that can be used to review lecture and slide material.

Interaction with the instructor is via email. The DVDs can be viewed at the time and place of your choosing, as long as all relevant material has been covered before midterm and final deadlines. Expect to spend approximately 8-10 hours per week viewing lectures and reviewing materials for this class. While the time you spend each week may fluctuate to accommodate your schedule, completion of the course does require considerable time and effort on your part. The mid-term and final exams must be completed in the presence of an approved proctor and post-marked by a specific date. Detailed guidelines for choosing a proctor will be sent upon enrollment. Past proctors have included work supervisors, librarians, extension agents and others. If you wish to audit the course (for the same fee), you are not required to identify a proctor.