Through a CAEP Enology Training Program you will gain hands-on experience in many areas of the business while learning from some of the most innovative winemakers in the industry! As a harvest Exchange Visitor, you will have the opportunity to be involved in many of the steps in the winemaking process, including grape process, fermentation, vineyard sampling, punch downs, racking, sanitation, data entry, lab analysis, and much more!
Harvest time Enology Training Programs are available in cellar, viticulture, and laboratory, with select 12- month placements.
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Wine Cellar Training Program
Exchange Visitors in a Wine Cellar Training Program will be involved in the art of turning grapes into wine. Through a Wine Cellar Training Program you will have the opportunity to learn the different techniques that are used in producing fine wines. Wine Cellar work is generally physically demanding and will require long hours, especially during "crush" season.
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Laboratory Training Program
As a Laboratory Training Program Exchange Visitor, you will have the chance to learn how to collect and analyze vineyard samples to determine the ripeness and assess the quality of vineyard grapes. Through your Laboratory Training Program, you will learn techniques for sampling and also monitor fermentation.
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Viticulture Training Program
Viticulture Training Program Exchange Visitors may assist in many various aspects of vineyard production including: grape growing, sampling, canopy management, harvest, and analyzing how the soil and climate affect the character and quality of the grapes. On a Viticulture Training Program, Exchange Visitors have the opportunity to learn most aspects of the vineyard including sampling, grape growing processes, canopy management, spraying programs, and harvest intake.
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Enology Business Training Program
Enology Business Training Program Exchange Visitors have a great opportunity to learn about the wine industry from some of the top wineries and winemakers in the world. Enology Business Training Programs can include involvement in the branding of products, image definition, packaging design, and marketing.
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