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.
Graduates of this Department hold a significant number of
technical positions in the California and United States grape
and wine industries. Many international students have returned
to their countries to take up key positions within the grape and
wine industries or at universities. Enologists may find
positions as cellar workers, lab