Education

AWA Conferences & Events organizes events for the specialty packaging, coating and converting industry, including the PABS Wine & Spirits seminar in Sacramento, CA.

Allan Hancock College is a community college located in Northern Santa Barbara County. Students may earn associate degrees and/or certificates in viticulture, enology, wine business (including Marketing and Sales), and food and wine pairing.

The ADI Conference is the largest annual gathering of distillers in the world, with a 50,000 sq ft expo of distilling equipment. Distiller Magazine is published tri-annually along with an annual Distiller's Resource Directory.

AWS offers membership for anyone interested in wine education and competitions. We offer professional membership for wineries and other businesses interested in reaching our 7,000+ members. Advertising and annual conference showcase booths available.

AEBC - An international beverage/drinks industry consultancy: Executive Recruiting | Consultancy | Outplacement Services. Beverage industry focused, providing a free online job board, executive recruiting, and outplacement services. aebevconsult.com

Non-profit organization representing wineries, growers, and associate members of the AVA via education, marketing and advocacy. Two large annual events occur: Winter White Wine Fest (Feb) and Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Fest (May).

Wine marketing, wine, beer and spirits awards, POSM, web publication, pre-launch and product development consulting, quality control, focus groups, event listing, product launches, new releases, portfolio reviews and wine package awards.

To engage in leading edge research in cool climate viticulture, oenology, wine business and wine culture targeted at industry priorities. Provide continuing education, professional development and outreach services for the grape and wine community. To educate highly qualified personnel for the industry through the Brock Oenology and Viticulture (OEVI) undergraduate programs and graduate research programs at the MSc, MA and PhD levels.

Providing quantitative analysis to the California wine industry. Viticulture, winemaking, sensory analysis and wine business education; applied research to viticulture, winemaking, wine chemistry, sensory analysis and wine business.

The California Wine Museum collection comprising over thousands of vintage and antique wine related artifacts is now available for sale or for event rentals. Great for tasting rooms, wine cellars, collectors and the wine lovers.

Our Mission is to inspire, educate, and cultivate future generations of farmers, agricultural leaders and natural resource stewards.

Estate bottled wines produced by winemaking students from grapes grown and managed by vineyard management students.

International training programs for enology, winemaking and viticulture.

Social media, brand identity, media relations.

UCCE: Serving California through the creation, development, and application of knowledge in agriculture and natural resources.

Professional Wine Studies courses, accelerated Wine Studies program, Certified Wine Professional exams--Foundation and Advanced.

FLCC’s Viticulture programs allow students to explore the theories and application of winemaking in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes winemaking region. Two programs, opportunities to specialize, and online learning options ensure flexibility.

International wine tours company.

Fresno State successfully prepares students for the grape and wine industry through its educational program, conducts solution-driven grape and wine research, and disseminates knowledge through events, including conferences for vintners and growers.

We are a bulk wine and grape brokerage with a focus in the Pacific Northwest.

The mission of the French Institute of Vine and Wine is to conduct general studies for all the wine industry in the areas of plant breeding, viticulture, vinification and product marketing.

The Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy and Management prepares students to succeed in the world of wine with an operational and strategic approach to the food and drinks business.

R&D Tax Credit Specialty firm servicing the Wine Industry

Napa Valley College is part of the California Community College system. The Viticulture and Winery Technology program offers degrees and certificates in grape growing, winemaking and wine marketing and sales.

To preserve and promote Napa Valley's world-class vineyards.

Niagara College Teaching Winery is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, part of the Niagara Peninsula wine region on the St. David's Bench sub-appellation. This location provides the perfect terroir (a combination of soil, climate and topography) affecting the flavor and characteristics of the award winning VQA wines produced by our renowned winemaker Terence Van Rooyen, while teaching his craft to aspiring students.

The Oregon Winegrowers Association (OWA) provides several networking opportunities for anyone interested in the Oregon wine industry through events such as the Oregon Wine Symposium and Crush on Oregon, as well as Service Membership.

The Oregon Wine Research Institute grew from partnership between Oregon State University and the wine industry. Our comprehensive team leads multidisciplinary research that further improves the quality of Oregon grape and wine production.

Extension, research, teaching in viticulture and enology.

Providing quality education for the Sonoma County wine industry.

The mission of the Sonoma County Winegrowers is to increase the value of Sonoma County winegrapes, and to nurture and protect this resource for future generations. Visit www.sonomawinegrape.org to learn about events and resources for grower members.

The Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University offers undergraduate, graduate and executive programs in wine business, including an Executive MBA in Wine Business and the Online Certificate in Wine Business Management.

Wine studies with classes in winemaking, wine marketing and sales, and in food and wine pairing, certificates and AA degrees offered in those areas of study. Working winery on campus allows students to participate in collaborating on winemaking each vintage, grapes are donated by industry professionals and different varieties are offered depending on resources and supply. Students are connected via internships with industry and many offered jobs through the Northwest Wine Academy contacts.

Texas Tech University offers an array of viticulture and enology educational programs designed for wine industry career-seekers, including: undergraduate and graduate degrees, professional certificates (continuing education), and WSET.

Texas Tech University offers an array of viticulture and enology educational programs designed for wine industry career-seekers: undergraduate and graduate degrees, professional certificates (continuing education) and Wine and Spirit Education Trust.

The WRC's mission is to conduct pioneering research in enology and viticulture and develop highly qualified human resources with relevant scientific expertise and enterprise who will promote the technological advancement of the wine industry in Canada.

We offer innovative, world-class continuing education in the following areas: viticulture and enology, winemaking business courses, sensory evaluation, wine marketing and an online winemaking certificate program.

Academic research; university/industry collaboration; scientific exchange of wine and food science knowledge.

Umpqua Community College offers certificates and degrees in Enology and Viticulture. A partner in the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA).

Practical, easy-to-use, peer-reviewed publications from the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources--leaders in research in production, pest management and biological control.

The Viticulture Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded partnership between the Missouri State University system and colleges, universities, vineyards and wineries across America. These partners share a 21st Century vision for education in grape growing and winemaking. The goal of VESTA is to establish programs of study in viticulture, enology, and wine business entrepreneurship through collaborations with educational institutions, government and industry. This unique partnership of universities and community colleges across the nation provides students access to online coursework, thereby enabling learning to occur anytime, anywhere.

WISE is dedicated to raising the bar in the wine industry. We work with our winery partners to optimize their DTC programs and leadership acumen through mystery shopping, staff training, customized solutions, coaching and leadership forums.

WSET provides best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts. We offer a comprehensive suite of qualifications covering wines, spirits and sake.

Washington Winegrowers serves as the synergistic leader and unifying voice—through advocacy and education—for growers, vintners, partners and policymakers.

The Winejobs.com SUMMIT is a one-of-a-kind gathering for human resources (HR) managers to connect with peers, discuss current HR topics and learn from industry experts. Winejobs.com SUMMIT is held annually in Napa, CA in the fall.

The Southwest Wine Center, located on the Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, AZ, will be the premier academic center supporting wine growers throughout the southwest United States.