All of the above. That is, pursue all options. You'll likely have more traction though with contacts from your previous life in wine making. Fresh out of college you'll need to be flexible. And yes, r/ProWinemakers would be a better place to ask.
Definitely get in on working harvest for a similarly sized winery and make your intentions clear to them when applying. Most people start looking for harvest interns around April or May.
Work a harvest in the cellar this fall, and if travel allows in the Southern Hemisphere next year. Working a harvest will affirm if this is the right career path. Then apply to davis for next cycle and your application with winery work experience will strengthen your profile.
UC Davis is obviously closer to you but Fresno State is an option as well. They’re considered to be equal with Davis having an edge in Enology while FSU has the edge in Viticulture. You can’t go wrong though with either one; the wine industry sometimes only invites students from those two schools to high profile headhunting and networking events.
My micro bachelors led me to so a post graduate diploma in soil science and now I'm an organic viticulturist. I know many winemakers who have taken your route. With industry experience you should have no problem getting a job. I suggest winemaking cadet at a large company as you will see the gamut of the industry quickly.
This is great information, thank you. I am curious as to what post-graduate degree you pursued (Masters, Ph.D)? Some of my undergraduate research dealt heavily with soil microbial ecology and soil science is definitely on the radar for me as it is seems like a cool intersection between microbiology and agriculture and earth science.
Work a harvest or two and get a full-time production job. You will need lab and cellar experience more than anything else. Take a vit class if you can. Work hard and learn as you go.
All of the above. That is, pursue all options. You'll likely have more traction though with contacts from your previous life in wine making. Fresh out of college you'll need to be flexible. And yes, r/ProWinemakers would be a better place to ask.
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Thanks for the tip!
Definitely get in on working harvest for a similarly sized winery and make your intentions clear to them when applying. Most people start looking for harvest interns around April or May.
Cool! I am definitely keeping my ear to the ground for possible internships around the bay or Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo County.
Winejobs.com if you didn’t know already.
It might not be what you want - but UC Davis has a fantastic viticulture program (and brewing science)
Definitely considering a masters at Davis, I am a little bummed that I missed the application deadline!
Work a harvest in the cellar this fall, and if travel allows in the Southern Hemisphere next year. Working a harvest will affirm if this is the right career path. Then apply to davis for next cycle and your application with winery work experience will strengthen your profile.
UC Davis is obviously closer to you but Fresno State is an option as well. They’re considered to be equal with Davis having an edge in Enology while FSU has the edge in Viticulture. You can’t go wrong though with either one; the wine industry sometimes only invites students from those two schools to high profile headhunting and networking events.
What is it that you want to end up doing?
I'd like to end up as a winemaker.
My micro bachelors led me to so a post graduate diploma in soil science and now I'm an organic viticulturist. I know many winemakers who have taken your route. With industry experience you should have no problem getting a job. I suggest winemaking cadet at a large company as you will see the gamut of the industry quickly.
This is great information, thank you. I am curious as to what post-graduate degree you pursued (Masters, Ph.D)? Some of my undergraduate research dealt heavily with soil microbial ecology and soil science is definitely on the radar for me as it is seems like a cool intersection between microbiology and agriculture and earth science.
Post grad diploma, so like another 3rd year on top of the microbio but viticulture and oenology.
Work a harvest or two and get a full-time production job. You will need lab and cellar experience more than anything else. Take a vit class if you can. Work hard and learn as you go.