A Viticulture and Enology student in a winemaking laboratory

Viticulture & Enology

Major and Graduate program

One of the top viticulture and enology programs in the world

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell is home to one of the top viticulture and enology programs in the world and is internationally recognized for its expertise in breeding table, juice and wine grapes adapted to cool climate growing regions.

From developing innovative trellis systems, to breeding new varieties, to managing pests and nutrients, to siting vineyards and maximizing ‘terroir,’ to perfecting the art and science of wine making, Cornell’s teaching, research, and extension in viticulture and enology offer unsurpassed opportunities for grape growers and wine makers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. 

Jamey Tielens, left, and Ben Brotman consult on a recent brewing day at Liquid State Brewing Company. Brotman says the state’s brewers organizations “keep brewers in touch with other breweries and build a sense of camaraderie.” Photo by Jason Koski.

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As US craft beer industry goes flat, NYS bubbles with optimism

In 2023, craft beer production in the U.S. declined by 1%, which is the worst on record since the Brewers Association began tracking the industry in the late 1970s. New York fared better.

  • Cornell Craft Beverage Institute
  • Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
Riesling grapes in mid-harvest along Keuka Lake in what looks to be an excellent year for New York state wineries.

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Climate change brings challenges, and opportunities, to Finger Lakes wineries

In a wetter, hotter, more turbulent weather world, New York state wineries will endure new hardship, but they may be better off than most.

  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Department of Entomology
  • School of Integrative Plant Science
3 pictures. from left to right, downy mildew on several grape leaves, downy mildew on a cluster of grapes, hand holding a single grape leaf with downy mildew

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Cornell Grape Pathologist Releases Urgent Update on EPA Mancozeb Proposal
The EPA has proposed to cancel the use of mancozeb in grapevine due to post-application worker exposure hazards ( Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0291 and supporting document EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0291-0094). The public comment period on this proposal is open...
  • Cornell AgriTech
  • Viticulture and Enology
  • Pathology
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