Viticulture - n. : the cultivation or culture of grapes Enology
- 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. Ron &
Diane Miller Ron and Diane Miller purchased land in the Stags
Leap District in the early 1970's and promptly began growing
quality grapes. In 1981 they broke ground on their own winery
construction project and decided to produce the best wines at
the fairest price. The Silverado Vineyard philosphy is dedicated
to letting the win