Introduction

I completed the UC Davis (University of California) Winemaker Certificate Program in March, 2019 with an A average. The studies began in September, 2017. The modules included:

1. Introduction to Wine and Winemaking - completed December, 2017

2. Wine Production - completed March, 2018

3. Wine Stability and Sensory Analysis - completed June, 2018

4. Viticulture for Winemakers - completed December, 2018

5. Quality Control and Analysis in Winemaking - completed March, 2019

The courses were intense; they were delivered online with weekly lectures in the ZOOM platform where we met with the instructor and classmates. Transferring all the knowledge from winemaking with grapes to fruit winemaking was a challenge I was prepared to face! In addition, several instructors helped during adaptation phase. I am excited to venture into fruit winemaking with Haskap and Rhubarb, and add other fruits as they become available.

Margaret, Winemaker, Bee & Thistle Winery Inc.