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.
Zinfandel Heritage Vineyard An important component of the
Department's Oakville Experimental station in the Napa Valley is
The Zinfandel Heritage Vineyard. Described as a "vibrant museum
of the zinfandel grape," the vineyard is an unprecedented
collection of rare Zinfandel vine cuttings from all over
California. Established in 1989 by