The non-credit Wine Making certificate provides a thorough understanding of the wine making process, 种植葡萄, 化学, 酒厂设备, 调酒术, 和装瓶, packaging and labeling of a final wine product.
Course materials are delivered via three formats:
- Video courses which students can watch at self-determined times
- 讲师领导每周的Zoom讨论
- On-site winery visit: mandatory class meeting on a Saturday or full weekend at participating wineries (students must be 21 year of age to participate in the Wine Sensory tasking weekend)
Courses are formatted in a seven-week curriculum; courses range from 14 to 28 hours in length. Motivated students could complete the certificate requirements in one year, 或者可以点单, 根据需要.
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职业潜力
宾西法尼亚 currently has 250 wineries across the state and increasing all the time. Our varied soils and climates produce a wonderful variety of grapes resulting in great regional wine specialties. While students will not be making wine in this program, they will benefit from gaining a better understanding of the winemaking process. This program is ideal for those already producing wine as a hobbyist and wanting to take their abilities to the next level, or for individuals working in the wine industry wanting to refine their skills and deepen their knowledge.
见导师
鲍勃绿色, 宾夕法尼亚州西北部的居民, has over 30 years of experience in the wine industry where he contributes as a winemaker, 一个教育家, 和行业顾问. He is the Executive Winemaker for Presque Isle Wine Cellars and works as a consultant to many northeastern United States wineries. Bob is a long-time instructor in the Culinary and Wine Institute at Mercyhurst University and in the Viticulture and Enology program at Harrisburg Area Community College. Bob serves as the lead instructor in Penn State’s 酿酒证书 program.
学费成本
课程费用: 每门课程的费用是750美元. The Wine 感官评价 and 葡萄酒化学 courses will be assessed an additional $50 lab fee. Weekend activities, including any necessary travel/accommodations, are at the student’s expense.
折扣: A discount will be extended to multiple registrations generated from the same household or company. 另外, students intending to complete the 9 courses required to earn the certificate will receive a 10% discount on tuition to be applied on the 9th course; instead of paying $750, 您将被收取75美元. Please contact the 继续教育 Office at 610-396-6220 to 注册 with one of these qualifying discounts.
课程设置
春天,我
葡萄酒生产概论 (AG 5030)
- 2025年春天即将来临
- Weekly Zoom class meetings will be held on Wednesdays, 7-8 pm
- 要求教材: Wine Science: Principles and Applications (Food Science and Technology), 5th Edition by Ronald S. 杰克逊(作者). ISBN # 9780128161180
感官评定(AG 5031)
- 2025年春天即将来临
- Weekly Zoom class meetings will be held on Tuesdays, 7-8 pm
- A $50 lab fee applies and is in addition to the course registration fee
第二春
发酵(AG 5033)
- 2025年春天即将来临
- Weekly Zoom class meetings will be held on Tuesdays, 7-8 pm
- 需要课本: Wine Science: Principles and Applications (Food Science and Technology), 5th Edition by Ronald S. 杰克逊(作者). ISBN # 9780128161180
酒汁 and 搬运设备 (AG 5038)
- April 15 - May 5, 2024, and choose one on-site tour:
- April 20, 2024 - Southeastern PA Winery Tour, or
- April 27, 2024 - Northwestern PA Winery Tour
夏天
酒庄规例(AG 5036)
- 2024年5月13日- 7月3日
- Weekly Zoom class on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm on 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25
秋天我
澄清、过滤 & 装瓶(AG 5035)
- 2024年8月26日- 10月16日
- Weekly Zoom class meetings will be held on Wednesdays, 7-8pm on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 10/2 and 10/9
Harvest酒厂设备(AG 5032)
- September 23 - October 13, 2024, and choose one on-site equipment day
- Southeastern PA Equipment day, September 28, 2024
- Northeastern PA Equipment day, October 5, 2024
秋季二世
酒庄卫生(AG 5037)
- 2024年10月21日- 12月15日
- Weekly Zoom class on Tuesdays from 7-8 pm on 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, and 12/3
葡萄酒化学(AG 5034)
- 2024年10月21日- 12月15日
- Weekly Zoom class meeting on Wednesdays from 7-8 pm on 10/23, 11/6, 11/20 and 12/4
- In person 化学 lab at 宾州州立银行:
- 2024年12月6日,周五,晚上7点到9点
- 2024年12月7日星期六上午9点至下午5点
- 2024年12月8日,周日,上午9点开始
- A $50 lab fee applies and is in addition to the course registration fee