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CUVEE: Cornell University Viticulture and Enology Experience
July 19-23, 2010
Overview
The School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions invites wine enthusiasts to the beautiful Finger Lakes region this summer for the Cornell University Viticulture and Enology Experience (CUVEE), a top-flight program on the science of grape growing and wine making.
CUVEE pairs College of Agriculture and Life Sciences acclaimed Viticulture and Enology Program faculty members with leading winery owners, vineyard managers, grape growers, winemakers, and others. Together, with the Central New York wine region as your classroom, you will learn about:
- key agricultural components of growing grapes;
- the importance of microbiology in wine making;
- scientific principles behind viticulture and enology; and
- the business aspects of owning or investing in a winery.
During CUVEE, you will:
- increase your wine appreciation and knowledge;
- gain hands-on practice working vines and making wine;
- enjoy field trips to vibrant Finger Lakes vineyards;
- obtain an insider's view of the grape-growing and wine-making business; and
- savor and evaluate wines during specially designed tastings.
Who should attend
This program is designed for:
- wine enthusiasts,
- individuals interested in growing grapes to produce wine for pleasure or for commercial purposes,
- anyone contemplating purchasing, investing in, or opening a winery,
- wine merchants,
- restaurateurs, chefs, and sommeliers; and
- anyone with a keen interest in understanding the "nuts and bolts" of growing grapes and making wine.