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. Harry
E. Jacob Research Facility The Harry E. Jacob Research Facility
allows UC Davis scientists to study what happens inside the vine
and grape during the annual production cycle in a North Coast
vineyard. Tannin and color development and their measurements,
the identification of aromatic and flavor compounds as they
develop in the g