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Wine School Drama: UC Davis Students Finally Get to Uncork Their Boozy Dreams

Harvesting Nebbiolo grapes in Serralunga, Italy. Grapes will be used in the process to make Barolo, one of the most famous red wine.

Pour yourself a glass of rebellion, because UC Davis just shattered decades of bureaucratic buzzkill by letting students sell their homemade wines. After years of pouring perfectly good vino down the drain, viticulture and enology students can now showcase their liquid artistry to the world.

From Drain to Gain

Imagine spending countless hours crafting the perfect wine, only to have it ceremoniously dumped into sewage pipes. That was the tragic reality for UC Davis students - until now. Thanks to a 2020 law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, these wine wizards can finally share their creations beyond classroom walls.

Student Winemakers Take Center Stage

In a groundbreaking 10-week course, students didn’t just make wine - they became full-blown winemaking maestros. From blending to bottling, designing labels to making final production calls, these students got a taste of true industry experience. The result? Six unique wines that represent their creative vision and technical skills.

Supporting Future Vintners

The best part? Every bottle sold funds scholarships for future winemakers. At $30-$40 per bottle, students are literally investing in their own professional ecosystem. Sales are happening at the Teaching and Research Winery, giving wine enthusiasts a chance to support emerging talent while enjoying some seriously craft beverages.

AUTHOR: kg

SOURCE: The Mercury News