Cornell University Viticulture & Enology Experience (CUVÉE) - Courses & Programs

Increase your wine knowledge & practice working vines & making wine

Pairing acclaimed faculty members from Cornell's Viticulture and Enology Program with leading winery owners, vineyard managers, grape growers, and winemakers, CUVÉE offers a hands-on introduction to growing grapes and making and analyzing wine.

With the beautiful Finger Lakes wine region as your classroom, you'll increase your wine appreciation and knowledge while also learning about

Key agricultural components of growing grapes
The importance of microbiology in winemaking
Scientific principles behind viticulture and enology
The business aspects of owning or investing in a winery

Along the way you'll savor and evaluate wines during specially designed tastings, enjoy a winemaker's dinner at a winery and explore vibrant Finger Lakes vineyards.

What you'll learn

Cornell's wine research

Highlights

Learn methods for growing wine grapes.
Investigate the effects of climate and soils on grapes and wine.
Study wine microbiology and fermentation basics.
Visit top growers to observe vineyard practices.
Practice working vines and making wine.
Develop your own special wine blend.
Gain an insider's view of the winemaking business.
Practice techniques for the sensory analysis of wine.

Faculty

CUVÉE is taught by Kathleen Arnink and Alan Lakso, who will be joined by leading winery owners, vineyard managers, grape growers, winemakers, and others for this hands-on program.

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Kathleen Arnink

Wine microbiology researcher and undergraduate educator, Viticulture and Enology Program, Cornell University

Dr. Alan N. Lakso

Professor emeritus, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University

Participant experiences

"Alan and Kathy were fantastic! In addition, the practical information was extremely helpful, from the meetings with vineyard owners to the business and marketing sessions."

"Practical, down-to-earth, and very hands on. A nice balance between field and classroom and as much tasting as one could ever wish for."

Cornell University Viticulture & Enology Experience (CUVÉE) Led by Kathleen Arnink and Alan Lakso of the Cornell University Viticulture and Enology Program

Increase your wine knowledge & practice working vines & making wine

Highlights

Faculty

Participant experiences