winemaker training
Gain expertise in producing cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from crush through to bottling. The training covers essential techniques like fermentation management, oak selection strategies, blending processes, laboratory testing methods, and risk prevention measures. These skills enable you to transform vineyard grapes into high-quality, stable premium wines that excel in competitive markets and meet industry standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on skills for handling cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from crushing grapes to bottling. You will learn about selecting yeasts and nutrients, controlling temperatures, managing caps, planning oak and vessel use, handling malolactic fermentation and sulfites, controlling oxygen, maintaining sanitation, preventing risks, conducting lab tests, making blending choices, and keeping records to produce clean, stable, fruit-forward wines consistently.
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Develop skills
- Master precise fermentation control through temperature management, nutrient addition, and clean yeast handling.
- Develop effective defenses against spoilage to avoid stuck ferments, volatile acidity, Brettanomyces, and oxidation issues.
- Make informed decisions on oak usage and blending to create distinctive house styles for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Acquire laboratory testing proficiency and recordkeeping skills to ensure winery compliance and quality control.
- Implement practical aging strategies including malolactic fermentation, sulfur dioxide management, oxygen control, and racking for wine stability.
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