winemaker training
Gain expertise in crafting cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from harvest through to bottling. The training covers essential techniques like precise fermentation management, strategic oak and vessel choices, blending for distinctive styles, laboratory testing, record-keeping, and proactive risk prevention to transform vineyard grapes into high-quality, market-competitive wines that remain stable and expressive.

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 crushing grapes to bottling. You will master yeast selection, nutrient management, temperature regulation, cap handling, oak usage strategies, malolactic fermentation, sulfite application, oxygen management, sanitation protocols, risk mitigation, laboratory analysis, blending techniques, and detailed record-keeping 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 signature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir styles.
- Acquire laboratory testing proficiency and skills for maintaining accurate, compliant winery records.
- Implement effective aging strategies, managing malolactic fermentation, sulfur dioxide levels, oxygen exposure, and racking for optimal wine stability.
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