Introduction to Winemaking

  France

Dijon

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 4 - August 1

Description: This course is essentially identical to the famous introductory course in winemaking at UC Davis and covers grape types and grape production, the science of fermentation and wine styles, alcohol and health, sensory evaluation, wine history, and the major wine regions of the world. We will use the opportunity of being in France to visit most of the major French wine regions, including Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, Beaujolais, the northern and southern Rhone, and Provence. These trips will include visits to producers as well as special tastings and meals.

Highlights:
* Tour of Alsace Vineyards
* Tour of Jura (Arbois)
* Paris (2 nights)
* Optional field trip to Champagne
* Southern France (3 nights)
* Burgundy and Beaujolais
* Southern Provence
* Southern Rhone and Languedoc
* Northern Rhone

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: TBA (Total Estimated Fees Charged to Students)

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available.  Please contact us for application details.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home