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Introduction to Wine Microbiology
Explore microbiology in a winery setting in this lecture intended for members of the wine industry and advanced home winemakers. Gain a greater understanding of the factors under your control that have a direct impact on the wine quality.

Introduction to Winery Sanitation
Learn about the exciting world of wine spoilage microorganisms and proper winery sanitation. Explore current methods to manage microbial load as well as alternatives to traditionally used chemistries.

Recent Advances in Viticulture and Enology (RAVE)
Presented by the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Trellis Alliance, RAVE annually shares the latest in applied research with the wine and winegrape industries. In RAVE 2010, learn how to increase the sustainability of winery and vineyard operations.

Featured Courses

Current Wine and Winegrape Research
Competitive grants have funded some of the most exciting new and broad-reaching research on issues relating to winegrapes and enology. Hear and discuss the latest research from highly regarded researchers in this unique forum co-sponsored by the American Vineyard Foundation and the National Grape and Wine Initiative.

Tasting Room Design and Management
Make your tasting room more profitable and memorable, and achieve tasting room perfection. Craig Root, a 30-year industry veteran and tasting room consultant, shares practical, experience-driven information that you can put to immediate use.

Varietal Wine Grape Production Short Course
Gain an overview of winegrape production practices from farm advisers and faculty members of the University of California as they present reviews and updates for new and experienced vineyard managers, owners and others.