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.
Authors: George M. Cooke, Extension Enologist Emeritus and James
T. Lapsley, Continuing Education Specialist Electronic version:
Christian E. Butzke, Cooperative Extension Enologist Department
of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis. ©1988 by The Regent of the
University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural
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