winemaker training
Gain expertise in crafting cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from vineyard crush to final bottling. The course covers essential techniques in fermentation management, oak maturation strategies, precise blending, laboratory analysis, and comprehensive risk control measures. These skills enable you to transform fresh vineyard grapes into high-quality, stable premium wines that excel in competitive markets and meet industry standards.

from 4 to 360h 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. 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, fruit-forward wines.
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Develop skills
- Precision fermentation control: expertly manage temperatures, nutrients, and yeast handling.
- Robust spoilage prevention: avoid stuck ferments, volatile acidity, Brettanomyces, and oxidation issues.
- Strategic oak and blending: craft distinctive house styles for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Laboratory and record-keeping proficiency: conduct vital wine analyses and keep compliant winery records.
- Effective aging management: oversee malolactic fermentation, SO2 levels, oxygen exposure, and racking for optimal stability.
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