winemaker training
Gain expertise in crafting cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from harvest to bottling. The course covers essential techniques like precise fermentation control, strategic oak usage, expert blending, laboratory analysis, and comprehensive risk management, enabling you to transform vineyard grapes into high-quality, market-competitive wines that deliver exceptional stability and flavor.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to handle cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir winemaking from crush through to bottling. You'll master yeast selection, nutrient management, temperature regulation, cap management techniques, oak and vessel choices, malolactic fermentation planning, sulfite strategies, oxygen control, sanitation protocols, risk mitigation, laboratory testing, blending processes, and detailed recordkeeping to produce consistent, clean, stable, and fruit-forward wines.
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Develop skills
- Master precise fermentation control through temperature management, nutrient addition, and hygienic yeast handling.
- Develop robust defenses against spoilage, including prevention of stuck ferments, volatile acidity, Brettanomyces, and oxidation.
- Make informed decisions on oak selection and blending to craft distinctive house styles for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Acquire laboratory testing proficiency and recordkeeping skills to ensure winery compliance and quality.
- Implement effective aging strategies, managing malolactic fermentation, sulfur dioxide, oxygen exposure, and racking for optimal wine stability.
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