Start time:9:15 Finish time:16.00

The aims of this course are to provide a good level of knowledge and understanding of vinegrowing (viticulture) to those who wish to start growing grapes, work in a vineyard, enter the wine trade, or who have a strong interest in the world of wine.

During the course, vinegrowing theory is introduced in the morning classroom sessions, then put into practice during the afternoon session in the vineyard.

This course course follows the vinegrowing calendar and allows a good understanding of vineyard activities over an eight month period.

Course Description

The aims of this course is to provide a good level of knowledge and understanding of vinegrowing (viticulture) to those who wish to start growing grapes, work in a vineyard, enter the trade, or who have a strong interest in the world of wine.

During the course, vinegrowing theory is introduced in the morning classroom sessions, then put into practice during the afternoon sessions in the vineyard. 

This course follows the vinegrowing calendar and allows a good understanding of vineyard activity over and eight month period.

COURSE CONTENT

• Evaluating and improving vineyard sites
• Selecting vine varietals and winter pruning
• Vine propagation and nutrition
• Planting and trellising vines
• Weed control and sustainable viticulture
• Vineyard pest and disease management
• Summer in the vineyard

The programme ends with a 30-minute multiple-choice exam

The theory and the practical sessions for this course will delivered at Rock Lodge vineyards, which are situated near Scaynes Hill, eight miles north of the College.

This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in vinegrowing.