VITI 308 - Fruit to Wine - Enology

    Recent Professors
    Clare Kessler
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of VITI 308
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the science of wine production from grapes and other fruits to the bottle. Topics covered include the history of wine production; grape varieties and wine types; influence of climate and soil; wine fermentation including assessment of wine qualities, handling, racking, aging, bottling, wine disorders and remedies; and legal compliance. The production of fruit wines may also be covered. Some labs involve local field trips. A lab fee will be assessed to cover the costs of grapes and bottling. Students will have the opportunity to take wine home with them made during the semester.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:00pm–9:05pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 7:00pm–8:20pm