Fresno State Winery's 10th anniversary,
Winemaster's Weekend
highlight 2007-08 viticulture and enology events
The Winemaster's
Weekend 2008 will be Feb. 29 and March 2 - headlining a slate
of events planned by the viticulture and enology program at California
State University, Fresno as it observes the 10th anniversary of
its award-winning Fresno State Winery next month.
A media event on
Nov. 3 noting the 10th anniversary kicks off the schedule of events
during the 2007-08 academic year.
The most prestigious
event showcasing Fresno State wines is the annual Winemaster's
Weekend at the Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite National Park.
Other events that
are mainstays on the San Joaquin Valley wine circuit are Le Vin
Nouveau on Nov. 15, marking release of wine made from the current
year's harvest in the style of Beaujolais Nouveau in France; Vino
Italiano on April 17, which offers tasting of Italian varietals;
and the Wine Garden during Vintage Days Wine from April 17 to
20.
The winery's anniversary
observance celebrates the first crush of grapes after Fresno State
received a federal commercial bond to bottle, label and market
its own wine. The university was the first in the nation with
such a license, which gives students the most complete educational
experience in winemaking from the vineyard to the consumer's table.
The observance
in October is the first of a two-part celebration. The second
is planned in 2009 when this year's crush will be bottled and
sold with a commemorative label.
The Winemaster's
Weekend is in its seventh year. The event includes a wine tasting
on Feb. 29 and wine education events, such as blending, pairing
and judging wines on March 1. A five-course gourmet dinner featuring
Fresno State student-produced food products and paired with Fresno
State will be prepared by Tenaya Lodge chefs as the concluding
attraction.
During the year,
Fresno State's viticulture and enology program participates in
or hosts educational and industry events throughout the state.
The highlight is Fresno State's 11th annual Central Coast Viticulture
and Enology Issues Conference on Feb. 21 for grape growers and
winemakers.
The viticulture and enology calendar can be viewed in the online
newsletter.
California State University, Fresno is the largest institution
of higher education in Central California and has a growing reputation
as one of the West Coast's premier universities. Founded in 1911,
Fresno State has earned national acclaim for programs in teacher-preparation,
health care, water technology, winemaking, entrepreneurship and
the Classics. Guided by a distinguished faculty, our 22,000 students
receive the academic, practical and leadership skills to meet
the dynamic challenges of today and the future in the global community.
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