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.
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Upon repeal of prohibition, Rudolph C. Kopf founded the wine and spirits department of Macy's department store in New York, the year was 1933. It quickly gained a reputation as the finest wine and spirits shop in the country and Kopf became recognized as one of America’s most knowledgeable wine and spirits professionals.
In 1944 he decided to turn his knowledge and relationships toward establishing his own company, which would become Kobrand Corporation. His founding principles were simple: first was quality of product, second was the quality of people, and third was the quality of relationships created. Regarding quality of product, Mr. Kopf was determined to represent only the very finest produc...