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Since ancient times, the enjoyment of wine and grape products has been a treasured part of civilized society. The Roman Empire considered wine as much of a necessity as bread and olive oil, and no supper in modern France or Italy is complete without a glass of wine. As a viticulture and enology major at UC Davis, you'll benefit not only from our outstanding faculty and laboratory resources, but also from our location. The Napa and Sonoma Valley regions, the nerve centers of California's thriving, innovative wine industry, are easily accessible from campus. You may perform research or complete internships with some of the area's world-class wineries. A recently announced gift from the Robert Mondavi family is establishing a center for food and wine studies on the UC Davis campus that will be an unrivaled resource for international scholars of grape cultivation and winemaking.
Real World
Viticulture and enology graduates frequently take advantage of their research and internship positions to find work in vineyards and wineries. They may enter careers such as production management, quality control and research. Many go on to graduate-level study in related fields such as food science, horticulture or agricultural and environmental chemistry.
Major Requirements
The viticulture and enology major stresses the scientific aspects of the discipline, and requires you to complete a thorough grounding in the natural sciences before you proceed to more advanced courses. At the upper division, you will take courses in at least three of five main areas: plant science, food science and microbiology, economics and business, foreign language and internships. This well-rounded program provides you with a balance of skills needed for understanding and advancement in your career.
Major Adviser
Name: Judy Blevins
Contact: jlblevins@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-8035
A Student Perspective
UC Davis' location and ties to California's wine industry mean that the viticulture and enology program has provided me with not only a good educational background, but with valuable career contacts. The program is challenging, but we also have a lot of fun. I enjoy our tasting trips and tours of wineries as well as our weekend immersion trips to viticultural regions such as Paso Robles and Sonoma County. This major allows me to express myself creatively, yet it includes a solid background in science. I'm looking forward to a career where I can be involved both in raising wine grapes and creating great wines!
~ Tami Lotz
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