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Vi•ti•cul•ture - n. : the cultivation or culture of grapes
Enol•o•gy - n. :a science that deals with wine and wine making
The V&E Department combines the sciences of viticulture and enology in a single research and teaching unit that encompasses all of the scientific disciplines that impact grape growing and winemaking. For over one hundred years the University of California has maintained an active and productive program in research and education in viticulture and enology. The continuing excellence of the Department has enabled California growers and vintners to develop practices that have allowed the Golden State to achieve its potential and become a premier wine-producing region.
Knights of the Vine Scholarship
The Brotherhood was established in 1964 by Norman E. Gates. Gates followed the philosophy of ancient wine brotherhoods by honoring wine, country and mankind. It was his goal to create an organization to unite those people who produce wine, those who sell it, and those who appreciate it. Mr. Gates, who is now deceased, retired in 1995 at the age of 76. Michael D. Doukas followed Gates and led the Brotherhood until 2006. Upon Mr. Doukas’ retirement, L. William Hegland was elected the new Grand Commander, taking over on June 1, 2006.
There are currently 25 chapters in major cities across the United States.
It is the goal of this scholarship to...
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UC Davis Magazine Highlights Students
Magic happens when food science and culinary art mix at UC Davis.
They’ve followed different paths, but each journey has led to the same destination — UC Davis. Here, these foodies hope to marry their love for food, flavor and cooking with a fascination for the science that lie...
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