Associate of Applied Science in Wine Production South Seattle College

The Wine Production Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program teaches the basic knowledge and skills necessary to produce quality wines. Students study wine production from vine to bottle, including up-to-date winery practices and day-to-day operations. They learn the chemistry of wine and how it can be used to affect winemaking decisions. They also learn how viticulture practices affect wine quality. In addition to classroom learning, students get hands-on experience by participating in a full year of winery operations in our state-of-the-art commercial teaching winery.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Explain and demonstrate wine tasting techniques in a systematic approach
• Define and describe classic wine making terminology, methods, styles and varieties.
• Describe wine regions globally, viticulture practices and wine styles.
• Demonstrate production of winemaking and viti-cultural practices throughout the calendar year.
• Analyze and critique various wines through sensory evaluations.
• Develop and analyze operational budgets, production and labor costs, wine pricing, inventory controls, tracking, reporting and forecasting
• Identify and evaluate results of viticultural and winemaking practices and take appropriate actions as needed.
• Observe and create plans utilizing professionalism and management skills for winery supervision and operation.