good enology programs

UC Davis is a good place to start.

I don't know about less science focused unless you are thinking of biodynamics, if so contact Fetzer an ask them.

I think there is a school in France (or at least a 'biodynamic school of thought'). Both the French and Germans do some wines biodynamically. Fetzer is the biggest winery doing anything biodynamically in North America that I am aware of.

As to the US; Cornell, U of Virginia and U of Missouri all have good schools for enologists in addition to UC Davis and UC Berkley.

Joe

I'm a little mystified as to how a master's level enology program could be "less science focused". If you're after 'craft and practice' knowledge, go work in a winery, as opposed to pursuing a post-graduate degree.

Otherwise, UC Davis is the premier enology program in the US.

Let me clarify. I'm less interested in the actual scientific processes involved in wine production than I am in its business/importing/general wine-related knowledge. I am also considering a traditional enology degree (by which I mean the science behind making wine), but that would require my getting another bachelor's degree. Essentially, I'm looking for programs that would not require an undergraduate degree in science as I explore my options.

Thanks for all of your repsonses! If you have any other advice as someone seriously considering wine as a career, please share.

Claire

Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA has a wine business degree program, but it is a B.S. program.

Gene

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Where are you, and are you willing to move to take the classes?

I'm in Texas and am seriously considering programs at Cornell, UC Davis, and abroad. So yes, I will be moving to pursue my studies.

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I'm in Amarillo right now working. I can tell you Cornell has some serious winter weather if that matters to you. :)

Cornell might have more to teach on hybrids than UC Davis but both have good websites that you can browse.

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