winemaker training
Gain expertise in crafting cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from vineyard crush to final bottling. Master essential techniques in fermentation control, nutrient and yeast management, temperature regulation, cap punching, oak selection, malolactic processes, sulfite and oxygen management, sanitation, spoilage prevention, lab analysis, blending, and recordkeeping. Transform your grapes into premium, market-ready wines that are stable, clean, and bursting with fruit character.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid 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. Key areas include selecting yeasts and nutrients, managing temperatures, cap management techniques, oak and vessel strategies, malolactic fermentation and sulfite planning, oxygen control, sanitation protocols, risk mitigation, laboratory testing, blending decisions, and meticulous recordkeeping to produce consistent, clean, stable, fruit-forward wines.
Elevify Advantages
Develop Skills
- Master precise fermentation control through temperature management, nutrient addition, and hygienic yeast handling.
- Develop robust defences against spoilage, including preventing stuck ferments, volatile acidity, Brettanomyces, and oxidation.
- Make informed decisions on oak usage and blending to craft distinctive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir styles.
- Acquire laboratory testing proficiency and skills for compliant winery recordkeeping.
- Implement effective aging strategies covering malolactic fermentation, SO2 adjustments, oxygen control, and racking for wine stability.
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