The course offers students a theoretical and practical understanding of winemaking from grape growing to the aging and bottling of wine. Hands-on experience will accompany discussions related to viticulture, the "crush", fermentation, aging, maturation, and the business/regulations of wine. Students will observe and analyze wines during the fermentation and aging process to understand how they evolve. Assigned readings, offsite visits, and discussions/guest speakers will aid in a student's understanding of the art and science of vinification.