Join Don Frazer, Enartis Vinquiry's Staff Winemaker, for a seminar series on Craft Winemaking. This series will cover the basics of winemaking from grapes to bottling and is specifically designed for those new to the crafting of fine wine and those who would like to add to their practical experience with technical, scientific support and background. 

Maturation and Ageing - March 28
Goals of ageing, how to work with small lots, container choices, racking, protecting wine during ageing and movements, fining and treatments, potential problems and their prevention and treatment 

Finishing and Bottling - April 11
Stabilization, additions, clarification, filtration, blending, quality control, bottling and bottling equipment, packaging 

Grapes and Grape Processing - May 16
Sourcing grapes, vineyard sampling, picking decision, crushing (or not), crushing and pressing equipment, fermenters, temperature control, must and juice treatments/additions 

Fermentation - June 20
Yeast (or not), nutrition, fermentation management and monitoring, cap management, malolactic fermentation, problem fermentations, problem recognition and treatment

All classes are held on Fridays from 10am-12pm.

Fee: $75/person per session 

Location
Enartis Vinquiry Education Center
7975 Cameron Drive, Bldg #1800
Windsor, CA 95492    

Please click on the link above or call (707) 838-6312 for details and registration information.