General Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Viticulture and Enology
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About the Department
Sonet Van Zyl, Department Chair
2360 E Barstow Ave, M/S VR89
559.278.2089
FAX: 559.278.4795
jcast.fresnostate.edu/ve/
It is the goal of the Department of Viticulture and Enology to be a world-class center of excellence that can effectively meet the needs of students and the broader community. The department offers courses in viticulture and enology. Each degree integrates viticulture and enology offerings with the basic sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics) and management skills to build a well-balanced foundation.
Viticulture - the study of growing grapes
Enology - the study of winemaking
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Production and Marketing of Table Grapes
- Winery Management
- Regulations: Wine and Brandy
- Analytical Methods for Wine
What You Can Learn
- Strategies for producing high-quality, high-yielding grapes
- Winemaking
- Wine evaluation techniques (chemical and sensory)
- Raisin production-
- Winery Business and Marketing
Academic Excellence
The Department of Viticulture and Enology at California State University, Fresno was officially established in July 2000. The foundations for the current curricula are firmly based in the sciences such as botany, chemistry, soil science, and microbiology. Classes in viticulture and enology are designed to help the students incorporate the basic sciences into the production of grapes and wines with numerous opportunities for “hands-on” learning experiences. We have the only university teaching facilities in the world that combines 120 acres of table, raisin and wine grape vineyards, a commercial 50,000 gallon winery, and a processing facility suitable for small-scale raisin production. This unique combination of academics and facilities has provided the training ground for numerous award winning viticulturists and winemakers.
Students are required to meet with their advisors regularly to monitor their progress and plan for the future. Students are strongly encouraged to become involved in student club activities.
Faculty
In their fields of specialization, faculty members hold advanced degrees from leading universities. They bring a wealth of basic and practical information into the classroom. Faculty work with each student to plan and design an individualized program of study that meets the student’s educational and career objectives. faculty members are involved in research and public service through the Viticulture and Enology Research Center. The center offers excellent opportunities for students to gain experience by participating in applied research projects that address and help solve problems faced by California’s grape and wine industries.
Career Opportunities
Classes in viticulture and enology are designed to help students incorporate the basic sciences into the production of grapes and wines with numerous opportunities for “hands-on” learning experiences. We have the only university teaching facilities in the world that combines 120 acres of table, raisin, and wine grape vineyards, a commercial 10,000 case winery, and a processing facility suitable for small-scale raisin production.
This unique combination of academics and facilities has provided the training ground for numerous award-winning viticulturists and winemakers.
What You Can Do
- Graduates from this program can develop successful careers in grape and wine production as well as industries that provide support to grape and wine producers.
ProgramsCertificatesBachelorMasterMinor
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