Duration

TBA

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$ 21,578 per year

Location

Kent, United States/Blended

About the program

The Enology undergraduate certificate from Kent State University emphasizes hands-on field experiences and laboratory practicum at local vineyards and wineries.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Explain and apply winemaking principles and practices, including calculations necessary for accurate, precise and safe additions to the wine.
  • Identify and safely use crush, storage, fermentation, transfer, sanitation, refrigeration and bottling equipment found in a winery.
  • Perform introductory microbiology methods for winery sanitation and bottle sterilization.
  • Properly handle and eliminate waste products from the winery with regard to environmental and safety regulations.
  • Identify the role of both good and bad microorganisms frequently encountered in the winemaking process, including how to deal with each.
  • Describe the principles of sensory evaluation used in commercial winemaking, including a beginning mastery of discerning flavors to establish testing benchmarks.

Courses Included

  • Enology
  • Winery and Brewery Sanitation
  • Winery Equipment Operation
  • Wine and Beer Microorganisms
  • Intermediate Enology – Harvest and Crush
  • Intermediate Enology – Postharvest
  • Fall Wine Production Field Work
  • Cellar Operations Field Work
  • Wine and Must Analysis

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