Viticulture and Distillation

Description

Unlock the Art of Craft Beverages with Grayson College

At Grayson College, our Viticulture, Enology, and Distillation Programs provide a unique gateway to mastering the skills of wine and craft beverage production. Our students engage in hands-on learning, gaining invaluable experience within the T.V. Munson Memorial Vineyard and Teaching Distillery under the expert guidance of our experienced faculty.

Our Viticulture Program stands out as one of the few programs in the country offering a degree in grape growing and winemaking, and it proudly holds the distinction of being the first of its kind in a Texas community college. We not only provide a path to a degree but also extend the opportunity to non-degree seeking individuals who wish to immerse themselves in our courses.

Please note that our courses in Distillation Science, Viticulture, and Enology can be taken for college semester-hour credits or as non-credit courses. You have the flexibility to choose the learning path that suits your needs. Additionally, up to 9 hours of non-credit classes can be transferred into semester-hour credits, ensuring your educational journey is as seamless as possible.

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Classes:

These classes are mirrors for academic courses. They are organized and administered as if for credit and usually follow a full semester or half-semester term. Mirror classes will not receive college credit unless you request to transfer the hours to your transcript and meet minimum requirements.

• FDST 1023: Principles of Viticulture 1 - A comprehensive introduction to wine production, covering the evolution of the wine industry, quality determinants, winemaking processes, and methods for sensory analysis. Students gain foundational knowledge of both technical and cultural aspects of viticulture and enology.
  • Saturdays & Sundays | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Viticulture and Enology Center | 1/20/2026 to 3/12/2026
• FDST 1070: Grapevine Biology - An in-depth study of grapevine biology focusing on classification, geographic distribution, structural and physiological traits, genetic concepts, and techniques for developing and improving cultivars.
  • Saturdays & Sundays | 9:00am to 5:00pm | Viticulture and Enology Center | 3/24/2026 to 5/14/2026