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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Winemaking Course Registration Period - Deadline is 3/16/26!
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE FOR Registration is  3/16/2026–register now!   (see course dates below)\nWant to Make Wine?\nStonefield Cellars hosts two Winemaking Courses per year (in the spring\, and in the fall) taught by Robert E. M. Wurz\, Ph.D. \nIn six classes over 8 weeks\, this course covers the full winemaking process: from fermentation to bottling. Learn techniques to start or improve your own home winemaking while creating your own wine during class in small teams of 2-4 & hone your wine evaluation skills with classes on sensory evaluation training and food and wine pairing. \nSpring 2026 Course Dates & Times: \nMondays 7:00-9:00 pm in the Stonefield Cellars Production Room. \n\nMar. 30th: Introduction – Basics of fermentation and winemaking.\nApr. 13th: Principles of Winemaking – Racking\, barrels\, oak alternatives\, tannins. Wines of the world.\nApr. 20th: Wine sensory evaluation. Food and wine pairing.\nApr. 27th: Defects and Problems: Causes and remedies\, fining agents\, additives\, filtering.\nMay 4th: Blending\, tasting panel\, and bottling preparations.\nMay 11th: Bottling\, Labeling\, Wrap-up\, Exam.\n\nCost: $195\nProvided: All winemaking materials\, detailed winemaking notes\, snacks\, and 3 bottles of wine bottled by the class. \nMust be at least 21 years old to participate.\nClass size limited to 16 people.\nAdditional Class Wine will be available for $14.95 per Bottle. \nRegistration:  Please call the winery during regular business hours at 336-644-9908 or Email Molly at melston@stonefieldcellars.com providing your phone number and include any questions you may have.  We will follow up with you to start the registration process. Registration ends 3/16/2026.  NOTE:  Registration will be confirmed after class minimum (10 participants) has been met.   Please consider inviting a friend or family member to join  you! \nInstructor Biography\nRobert E. M. Wurz\, Ph.D. – Robert is a native of Napa Valley\, CA. He received his doctorate in wine chemistry from the University of California\, Davis. He has taught wine making classes at Patrick Henry Community College in Virginia\, at Stonefield Cellars Winery in Stokesdale\, NC\, and is currently the winemaker for Stonefield Cellars Winery in Stokesdale\, NC.
URL:https://stonefieldcellars.com/event/spring-2026-winemaking-course-registration-deadline-is-031626/
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