Viticulture and Wine Studies
Wine and wine tourism are driving economic growth in the Okanagan region. There are emerging opportunities to start new businesses and provide innovative services. To support expansion in the wine industry, there is an increasing need for employees who understand all its aspects, from the essentials of grape growing and the science of winemaking through to wine and winery sales and marketing.
Explore our programs
Wine Sales Certificate
Learn about grape growing, winemaking, marketing, promotions and retail operations.
Winery Assistant Certificate
Gain the skills and knowledge of the wine industry for entry-level positions.
Viticulture Certificate
Gain the skills and knowledge essential to farm a vineyard or seek employment in viticulture.
Meet your instructors
Saraphina Gramiak
Winery Assistant Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Christine Leroux
Winery Assistant Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Mireille Sauve
Wine 21 Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Elaine Vickers
Winery Assistant Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Karine Lawrence
Winery Assistant Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Alison Moyes
Winery Assistant Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Edward Tonner
Viticulture Instructor
Campus: Penticton
Lucas Whittall
Wine Sales Instructor
Campus: Penticton
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For Viticulture and Wine Studies inquiries
Contact 250-492-4305, ext. 3206 or icarter@okanagan.bc.ca.