winemaker training
Gain expertise in crafting cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from harvest to bottling. Master essential techniques including precise fermentation control, strategic oak usage, effective blending, comprehensive lab testing, and proactive risk management to transform vineyard grapes into high-quality, market-ready wines that deliver exceptional stability and flavor.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on skills for managing cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir winemaking from crush through to bottling. You'll cover yeast and nutrient selection, temperature management, cap handling, oak and vessel choices, malolactic fermentation and sulfite strategies, oxygen control, sanitation protocols, risk mitigation, lab analysis, blending techniques, and detailed recordkeeping to produce consistent, clean, stable, fruit-forward wines.
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Develop skills
- Precision fermentation control: master temperatures, nutrients, and clean yeast handling.
- Practical spoilage defense: prevent stuck ferments, volatile acidity, Brettanomyces, and oxidation.
- Smart oak and blending choices: design signature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir styles.
- Lab and record skills: conduct essential wine tests and maintain compliant winery records.
- Aging strategy in practice: manage malolactic fermentation, sulfur dioxide, oxygen, and racking for optimal stability.
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