Where Wine Science Drives Innovation
Great wines begin with curiosity, research and the pursuit of new ideas. At Cal Poly, Wine and Viticulture students put science into practice through hands-on research, vineyard management and winemaking. From grape production to fermentation and sensory analysis, you'll explore innovations that help move the wine industry forward.
Student Research
Turn Curiosity Into Discovery
Work alongside faculty and industry partners to investigate questions shaping the wine industry. From vineyard sustainability and grape quality to fermentation, wine chemistry and sensory evaluation, you’ll conduct hands-on research, analyze findings and develop knowledge that supports innovation from vine to glass.
Hands-On Learning Labs
Where Research Comes to Life
From working vineyards to research laboratories and winemaking facilities, Cal Poly’s living laboratories connect scientific discovery with real-world experience. Explore the spaces where students and faculty investigate new ideas, test techniques and develop solutions that advance wine production and quality.
JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture
Explore a state-of-the-art facility that brings wine production, teaching and research together. With specialized laboratories and a bonded winery, the center gives students hands-on experience in winemaking, analysis and industry innovation.
Trestle Vineyard
Cal Poly's 14-acre Trestle Vineyard serves as a living laboratory for winegrape production, teaching and research. Students gain hands-on experience in vineyard management, sustainable growing practices and the science behind producing high-quality grapes.
Pilot Winery
Turn winemaking science into practice through small-scale production and experimental winemaking. Students explore fermentation, wine chemistry and sensory evaluation while testing techniques and investigating how production decisions influence wine quality.