Weekly Calistogan (4/13/18) NVC Instructor Paul Wagner Wins National Wine Award
Napa Register (1/18/18) Want to Become A Wine Expert? Prepare for the Sommelier Test at NVC
Napa Register (3/12/17) NVC Pursues Overhaul of Wine Instruction Buildings
Napa Register (10/10/16) NVC's Mechanical Grape Harvest
Napa Register (2/2/15) Photos of the Vineyard
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In the world-famous Napa Valley, you can train for a career in the wine industry at Napa Valley College (NVC). Courses prepare students for entry-level positions and help current industry employees to advance in their careers. Based on a core of viticulture and wine-making classes, the program offers a variety of options for careers in the industry. Students learn to apply viticulture and winemaking theory for decision-making in actual production situations. College facilities include classroom and laboratory buildings, vineyards, and a teaching winery. All program instructors are experienced wine industry professionals.
The Napa Valley College Teaching Winery was the first bonded winery in the California Community College System, and we released our inaugural 2008 vintage in the spring of 2009. Through the support of the college, and the local business community, VWT has built a state-of-the-art program where students can explore all aspects of the industry.
Industry Career Opportunities
Viticulture and winery technology students and graduates can be found working in well-paid and interesting positions throughout the wine industry. Prospects for employment are excellent.
Transfer
Information about Napa Valley College’s courses for transfer to four-year institutions may be obtained from the Counseling Department.
Program Overview, Certificates and Degrees
(Program Learning Outcomes, Degree Requirements and Suggested Course Sequences)
Please use the link below:
Certificates & Degrees
To apply for a certificate, download the appropriate form below, fill it out completely, and submit it to the program coordinator. Please contact the coordinator for information on program requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of grape production.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of common wine styles and the annual cycle of wine making.
- Display knowledge of the elements of marketing and selling wines.
- Display an understanding of world wine styles, major production regions and the fundamentals of wine sensory evaluation.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Display an understanding of the skills needed to research topics related to the wine industry.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze research; develop, write and present a strategic plan for the individual elements of the wine industry, including viticulture, wine making, and marketing and sales.
- Display an understanding of interpersonal relations in professional settings.
- Display an understanding of professional skills that meet the accepted standards of the wine industry.
Gainful Employment Program Disclosures
Napa Valley College Career Education Programs are open and available to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Admission requirements for Napa Valley College Career Education programs are described in the current Napa Valley College catalog.
For incidents involving any employee of the college please report to:
Charo Albarrán, Executive Director, Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator Calbarran@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7100.
For incidents involving only students please report to:
Oscar De Haro, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Affairs, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ODeHaro@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7360
The Interim Section 504 compliance officer is:
Oscar De Haro, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Affairs, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ODeHaro@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7360
NVC has been experiencing voice mail system issues, and most instructors are working remotely. Email is the best way to contact staff.
Program Coordinator
VWT Program Coordinator
Paul Gospodarczyk
Office:
3203/3200A Trefethen Bldg.
Phone: (707) 256-7125
Email:
pgospodarczyk@napavalley.edu
Napa Register Article (5/14/15)
VWT Instructor (Vineyard)
Molly Hodgins
Office: 3204/3200A Trefethen Bldg.
Phone: 707-256-7123
Email:
Molly.Hodgins@napavalley.edu
Napa Register Article (8/30/16)
VWT Instructional Assistant
Ted Faraud
Assistant Vineyard Manager/Instructional Asst.
Phone: 707-256-7120
Office: 3203
Email: Theodore.Faraud@napavalley.edu
Please email Ted for information on how to buy NVC Estate Wines.
Vacant as of 6/1/21
Assistant Winery Manager/
Winery Tech.
VWT Adjunct Instructor
Office: 3200D
Phone: 707-256-7121
Email:
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