Viticulture - n. : the cultivation or culture of grapes
Enology - n. :a science that deals with wine and wine making
The V&E Department combines the sciences of viticulture and enology in a single research and teaching unit that encompasses all of the scientific disciplines that impact grape growing and winemaking. For over one hundred years the University of California has maintained an active and productive program in research and education in viticulture and enology. The continuing excellence of the Department has enabled California growers and vintners to develop practices that have allowed the Golden State to achieve its potential and become a premier wine-producing region.
North Coast Grape Growers Research Fund
On March 10, 1971, the North Coast Grape Growers Association (NCGGA) created a fund to support research directly connected the cultural problems related to growing grapes in the North Coast premium table wine grape industry.
In August of 2006, after 43 years of service to the growing community, the North Coast Grape Growers Association voted to discontinue operations and join the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The membership was transfered with a margin of 96.8% of the NCGGA supporting the move.