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Viticulture and Enology: The Study of Grapes and Wine

 

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The Viticulture & Enology Program’s perfect blend of hands-on study, industry connections, and premier faculty turns out highly skilled graduates who become industry leaders.

V&E research and extension offers science-based solutions to the challenges our region’s grape growers and winemakers face.

 

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2025 WSU / WSGS Viticulture Field Day

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Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting

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Research Winemaker Position Now Open!

Research Winemaker Position Now Open!

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Education

“It’s not all that glamorous when you’re knee-deep in wine must. But when you’re pouring at an event like Taste of Washington, you feel like a superstar because you helped create the product.”

– Tiffany Britton ‘11

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In close partnership with an engaged industry, WSU scientists help protect vineyards, develop new technologies, improve the winemaking process, and preserve resources.

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V&E Extension is committed to bringing people and organizations together to advance knowledge, further economic impact, and create a sustainable future for the industry while fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.

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