The Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) had an outdoor graduation celebration for our students receiving their B.S. or M.S. in Viticulture and Enology on Friday, June 13, 2025. Miguel Luna, V&E alumnus (B.S., 2014) delivered an inspirational graduation speech, and Department Chair, Dr. Ben Montpetit, and graduate and undergraduate advisor, Liz Price, presented the 2025 graduates and citation recipients. Last year’s DEVO president & vice president, Sydney Rogers and Vincent Powell, announced the 2025 Departmental Teaching Award, which was given to Dr.

A Summer Study Abroad course, “VEN 3: Introduction to Winemaking” continues to be offered by the UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology (V&E) in the historic city of Dijon, France–the capital of Burgundy. This course introduces students to grape varieties, grape production, fermentation science, wine styles, alcohol and health, sensory evaluation, wine history, and an overview of the major wine regions of the world. As a Summer Study Abroad course, the class is condensed into four weeks and students earn 8 quarter units. 

Dan Kline is a second-year Viticulture and Enology graduate student.

Where are you from originally?
Lincoln University (Southeastern), Pennsylvania

VEN 127L, officially known as "Post-Fermentation Wine Processing", is a hands-on course for V&E students designed to equip them with practical skills in winemaking. This course was created in 2018, after receiving industry feedback highlighting the need for more graduates who are skilled in post-fermentation processes, including hands-on experience in the winery.