Wine Production

Certificate

The Wine Production Certificate program teaches the basic knowledge and skills necessary to produce quality wines. Students study wine production from vine to bottle, including up-to-date winery practices and day-to-day operations. They learn the chemistry of wine and how it can be used to affect winemaking decisions. They also learn how viticulture practices affect wine quality. In addition to classroom learning, students get hands-on experience by participating in a full year of winery operations in our state-of-the-art commercial teaching winery.

Grapes are donated by renowned growers throughout Washington State. Students pick, sort, ferment and see the grapes through to the finished product.

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Credits
Certificate Full Time: 4
Part Time: 7 to 8
48.0

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

Must be 21 years or order to apply.

Students must meet with an advisor for entry into this program. A placement test is required to ensure language and computational skills are sufficient for program success.

  • Explain and demonstrate wine tasting techniques in a systematic approach.
  • Define and describe classic wine making terminology, methods, styles and varieties.
  • Describe wine regions globally, viticulture practices and wine styles.
  • Describe and demonstrate purchasing, storage/cellaring, wine inventory and accounting.
  • Define and develop a strategic and tactical marketing and sales approach to a beverage program.

For current employment and wage estimates, please visit the following online resources and search for the relevant occupational term:

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Full Time Cost

Quarter Credits Resident Non-Resident International
1 14 $1,479.88 $1,656.96 $3,455.34
2 8 $988.64 $1,127.36 $2,543.60
3 9 $1,112.22 $1,268.28 $2,861.55
4 3 $370.74 $422.76 $953.85
5 8 $988.64 $1,127.36 $2,543.60
6 5 $617.90 $704.60 $1,589.75
7 14 $1,479.88 $1,656.96 $3,455.34

Part Time Cost

Resident Non-Resident International
$5,931.84 $6,764.16 $15,261.60

Quarter Start Dates: Wine Studies classes begin in Fall.

Students may still enroll in the program during other quarters to begin their related academic classes (Not required if a student has already completed these classes. Students must provide an official transcript.).

Class Times: Check the online class schedule. Students will meet during the class timeframe listed, however in order to maintain safe distances in on-site labs students will be grouped and have specified times on campus. Please check with your instructor for more information.

Other related academic classes are required that meet outside of these class times. These classes can be completed online and/or in-person depending on availability. Check with an advisor regarding when to take related academic classes.


Coursework

View a sample schedule and quarterly to-do list.