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Viticulture & Enology

Graduate Degree Programs

Advance the Washington Wine Industry

Graduate studies in viticulture and enology offer students the chance to channel their passion into specialized research areas. By collaborating closely with expert faculty and utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, V&E graduate students are instrumental in advancing the Washington wine industry. Whether your interests lie in wine chemistry, economics, soil quality, or integrated pest management, we have a program tailored for you.

Graduate studies are facilitated through the WSU Department of Horticulture.

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Graduate students have access to research vineyards, support facilities, and high-tech laboratories at the Irrigated Agriculture Research & Extension Center in Prosser.

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The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Tri-Cities stands as one of the most technologically advanced wine research facilities globally.