Hey guys,

I'm curious about good enology master's programs, preferably ones that
are less science focused. Does anyone have any advice/names to drop?
What schools would you recommend?

Thanks,

Claire

Claire wrote in message ...
Hey guys,

I'm curious about good enology master's programs, preferably ones that
are less science focused. Does anyone have any advice/names to drop?
What schools would you recommend?

UC Davis is a good place to start.

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.



Hey guys,

I'm curious about good enology master's programs, preferably ones that
are less science focused. Does anyone have any advice/names to drop?
What schools would you recommend?

Thanks,

Claire

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.

http://www.sonoma.edu/winebiz/

Gene

wrote:
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

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.




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

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.


Joe
wrote:
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.




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