For some, wine is a pleasure to be enjoyed. For you, it’s that – and an exciting
career! Join our award winning commercial teaching winery and ignite your
passion for wine making. Whether you are a hobbyist and/or a wine enthusiast
interested in enhancing your knowledge about wine, this program combines
theoretical knowledge and skills with practical hands-on experience to quench
your thirst.
This program prepares individuals for an exciting career in the viticulture and wine-
making industry. The curriculum covers the aspect of the business and science of
wine-making. Possible entry level career options include:
• Oenologist – serving as a professional winemaker to test grapes, ferment the
juice, oversee cellaring and manage storage and maturation of the wine
• Vineyard Manager – a wine professional in charge of selecting different crop
varieties, planting grape vines and pruning crops each season
• Cellar Manager – a wine professional responsible for storing wine so that it
reaches full maturation, overseeing sales and providing tours for vendors and
guests
• Cellar Hand – an assistant to the cellar manager who oversees the operations
of the cellar, manages inventory and coordinates day-to- day operations
• Wine Researcher – a wine professional responsible for conducting field
research studies to learn about the soil and vine preservation opportunities
• Expert Winemaker/Enologist – a wine professional responsible for the actual
making of wine and spirits; may have a strong background in physics and
chemistry
Other possible career paths include:
• Supervisory positions within the wine industry
• Cellar hand
• Vineyard worker
• Laboratory technician
• Start your own wine label
• Winery Retail
• Wine Event Consultant / Wine Business Consultant
• Wine Columnist / Journal writing
• Buyer Retail / Wholesale
• Hotels / Resorts
• Resident Restaurant Expert
• Prerequisite for Sommelier
• Wine and Beverage Management
• Wine Sales
For more information, register here