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Vi•ti•cul•ture - n. : the cultivation or culture of grapes
Enol•o•gy - n. :a science that deals with wine and wine making
The V&E Department combines the sciences of viticulture and enology in a single research and teaching unit that encompasses all of the scientific disciplines that impact grape growing and winemaking. For over one hundred years the University of California has maintained an active and productive program in research and education in viticulture and enology. The continuing excellence of the Department has enabled California growers and vintners to develop practices that have allowed the Golden State to achieve its potential and become a premier wine-producing region.
Rossi Prize
$20,000 in scholarship funds to UC Davis
Eligibility: Napa County high school graduates pursuing a degree in Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis.
Louise Rossi and her brother Ray established the Rossi Prize in 1979 in order to benefit viticulture and enology students from the Napa Valley, and to honor the memories of their late parents and brother. The Rossi family has been involved in grapegrowing and winemaking since the early 20th century and has been an integral p...
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UCD V&E's 2008 vintage has officially begun....
Thursday, Sept 25th was the first day of classes for the Fall Quarter at UCD and also the first day of the official crush season for the 2008 vintage at the pilot winery in the Department of Viticulture and Enology. This venue is actually the laboratory section for Dr Linda Bisson's Wine Production class, VEN124, and for some students it may be their first harvest and crush experience. Luckily, not for all! There was all the usual turmoil, made slightly less tumultuous th...
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