Winery Cellar Leadership Level II: Barrel to Bottle

Description

In partnership with the Washington Winegrowers Association, Yakima Valley College, is serving industry needs with new training for individuals in cellar production who wish to build on their skills from taking Level I and enhance their skills in leadership, communication (public speaking, negotiation, netiquette), scheduling, winery related math conversions, and computer skills. Related cellar activities from Barrel to Bottle will focus on the what, when, why, where and how of best-cellar-production practices that apply to a wide spectrum of operations. Level II—Barrel to Bottle During this course, the student will: Review, evaluate, and identify good leadership skills Discuss and develop skills in successful communication (public speaking, negotiation, netiquette) Develop skills in team, shift, and cellar task scheduling Explain winery related math conversions Practice computer skills Describe barrel aging activities and processes Review steps and procedures to prepare wines for bottling Classes taught in English. Regular attendance is required. Pass/Fail Certificate of Completion. Level II—Barrel to Bottle—is intended for existing cellar leads who have completed Level I—Crush to Barrel—and are currently working at a winery. Register by March 26.