from 09 October 2017 to 15 December 2017 (America/Chicago)
Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg
America/Chicago timezone
This course will provide a survey of winery designs, utilities, and operations. Topics in winery design will include sustainable building plans and operations, gravity flow facilities, use of underground structures such as caves, as well as the layout and logistics of a wine processing plant. Utilities will be investigated based on the location of the facility, whether urban or rural. Utilities will include electrical, water/ waste water, refrigeration, and solid waste systems. Equipment selection will be explored based on the initial size of the production facility and the planned growth of the facility. Training will be provided for safety aspects of winey operation including forklift operation and safety, working in confined spaces, use of compressed gases, use of a respirator, and tagout/ lockout procedures. Location and layout of the winery’s laboratory and tasting room will also be considered.   
   This course will provide a survey of winery designs, utilities, and operations.  Topics in winery design will include sustainable building plans and operations, gravity flow facilities, use of underground structures such as caves, as well as the layout and logistics of a wine processing plant.  Utilities will be investigated based on the location of the facility, whether urban or rural.  Utilities will include electrical, water/ waste water, refrigeration, and solid waste systems.  Equipment selection will be explored based on the initial size of the production facility and the planned growth of the facility.  Training will be provided for safety aspects of winey operation including forklift operation and safety, working in confined spaces, use of compressed gases, use of a respirator, and tagout/ lockout procedures.  Location and layout of the winery’s laboratory and tasting room will also be considered.   winemaking through quality control and management. This course in designed for individuals either interested in or currently working in grape wine production.   

Dates: from 09 October 2017 09:00 to 15 December 2017 18:00
Timezone: America/Chicago
Location: Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg
2818 E. US Hwy 290
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Material: Syllabus