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UC Davis Winemaking Program Expands Sales, Funds Student Scholarships

12 June 2026 07:40

The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology will begin wine sales on June 16, featuring six new student-made wines and three UC Davis labels. Proceeds fund student scholarships.

- Sales run from noon to 4 p.m. at the Teaching and Research Winery, 631 Hilgard Lane, Davis.

- Last year's sales generated $100,000 for scholarships; all student wines sold out. - New this year: students provide cost analysis for business viability.

The program, enabled by a state law change, turns previously discarded wine into a revenue stream, supporting sustainability and hands-on education.

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