Napa Valley, California
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Wine |
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Napa Valley, California
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Wine |
Would you like to make wine yourself? Most winemakers in the Napa Valley have attended one of these schools, usually U.C. Davis due to its convenient location.
University of California, Davis - Department of Viticulture and Enology
Offers Bachelor of Science degree in Viticulture & Enology, and Bachelor of Science in Fermentation Science. Also a Master of Science in Viticulture & Enology.
California State University, Fresno - Department of Viticulture and Enology
Offers Bachelor of Science degree in Viticulture or Enology, and Master of Science in Viticulture & Enology.
U.C. Davis, University Extension - Winemaking Classes
www.universityextension.ucdavis.edu/winemaking/
Offers courses in viticulture and enology, wine appreciation, and winemaking business.
If you'd just like to learn more about wine and how to enjoy it, check with your local wine shop, adult school or community college to see if there are wine appreciation classes in your area. You might also consider the online classes from Wine Spectator Magazine: www.winespectatorschool.com.
Making Table Wine at Home
http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/WineGrape/Homewine
You can also visit www.homewine.com for ideas, inspiration and sources of Napa Valley grapes.
It's fun to do at home. Buy Home Winemaking Step-by-Step
And if you've got some space in your backyard, buy From Vines to Wines : The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine
Bourassa Vineyards in the Napa Valley sells a kit that you can use to host a wine blending/tasting party, or a blind wine tasting party. It includes step-by-step instructions and all the materials you'll need (except the wine) for blending and tasting.
Bourassa Vineyards
3212 Jefferson Street #394
Napa CA 94558
800.499.2366
