UCC Wine Making & Viticulture Program

08/31/2026

What changes from one vintage to the next? Come taste for yourself.

This Saturday, we’re opening the doors at the Southern Oregon Wine Institute for Four Medals. Two Wines. One Celebration.

Taste our medal-winning 2023 Pinot Noir and Tempranillo alongside their newly released 2024 vintages—and discover how vintage, aging and winemaking decisions show up in the glass.

You can also join Winemaker Joel Goodwillie for an optional behind-the-scenes tour of our working winery, enjoy small food pairings selected for the wines, and explore additional SOWI wines at the Discovery Bar.

Admission includes a $10 credit toward wine purchased during the event.

Saturday, September 5 | Noon–5:00 p.m.
Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, Oregon

Advance tickets are encouraged:
umpqua.edu/WineryEvents

08/30/2026

The deadline is tomorrow.

Three scholarship funds totaling $3,400 are currently available for eligible students in Umpqua Community College’s Viticulture and Enology program:

• Yakima Enological Society — $1,500
• Umpqua Valley Wine Growers Association Endowment — $1,100
• Sarah Powell Memorial Viticulture & Enology Endowment — $800

Eligibility requirements vary, and additional general UCC scholarships may also be available. If you are considering SOWI’s fall classes, apply even if you aren’t sure which scholarships you may qualify for.

Applications close tomorrow, August 31, at 11:59 p.m.

Apply here:
https://umpqua.edu/become-a-student/scholarships/

SOWI’s hands-on fall classes begin September 14 and 15. No previous experience or prerequisites are required, and students can begin with one course.

Questions about classes, tuition or choosing where to begin? Send us a message or contact [email protected]

08/29/2026

A little preview of what's on the pairing menu September 5...

We didn't just choose food to serve alongside the wine. Each bite was selected to bring out something different in the glass.

Swipe through for a look at the pairings we're planning for Four Medals. Two Wines. One Celebration.

Sauvignon Blanc
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bite

Pinot Noir
Pork Tenderloin Crostini with Blackberry-Dijon Compote
Blackberry & Brie Tartlet

Tempranillo
Mini Lamb Empanada
Pear & Brie Tartlet

Six small bites. Three wines. Each pairing gives you another way to explore what's in your glass.

Saturday, September 5 | Noon–5:00 p.m.
Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College

Tickets & details: umpqua.edu/WineryEvents

08/26/2026

What happens when the right bite meets the right wine?

We're putting together the pairings for **Four Medals. Two Wines. One Celebration.** on September 5—and this may be our favorite part of the planning.

**Sauvignon Blanc**
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bite

**Pinot Noir**
Pork Tenderloin Crostini with Blackberry-Dijon Compote
Blackberry & Brie Tartlet

**Tempranillo**
Mini Lamb Empanada
Pear & Brie Tartlet

These small bites have been selected to complement each wine and give you a chance to experience how food can change what's happening in your glass.

Compare our award-winning 2023 Pinot Noir and Tempranillo with their newly released 2024 vintages, explore the Discovery Bar, and join an optional behind-the-scenes winery tour with Winemaker Joel Goodwillie.

Saturday, September 5 | Noon–5:00 p.m.
Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College

Tickets: bit.ly/4xarJRn

Six pairings. Four medals. Two wines worth celebrating.

08/25/2026

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AVAILABLE - APPLY BY AUGUST 31

$3,400 in scholarship funds is currently available for eligible students in Umpqua Community College’s Viticulture and Enology program.

Available scholarship funds include:

• Yakima Enological Society — $1,500
• Umpqua Valley Wine Growers Association Endowment — $1,100
• Sarah Powell Memorial Viticulture & Enology Endowment — $800

Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship, and additional general UCC scholarships may also be available. Students are encouraged to apply even if they aren’t sure what they may qualify for—these funds often go unclaimed.

Applications close August 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply here:
https://umpqua.edu/become-a-student/scholarships/

Questions about SOWI classes, tuition or funding opportunities? Send us a message or contact [email protected]

Please share this with someone considering a future in viticulture or winemaking.

08/21/2026

Don’t just read about winemaking. Be part of it.

VE 210: Science of Winemaking I takes you inside the Southern Oregon Wine Institute’s working winery to explore the science behind turning grapes into wine. This is an opportunity to learn by doing while gaining practical knowledge you can use in the winery.

You don’t need previous experience, and there are no prerequisites. Take VE 210 as a single course or use it as a step toward SOWI’s wine certificate.

🍷 VE 210: Science of Winemaking I
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 2:00–3:50 p.m.
Begins September 15
In person at SOWI at Umpqua Community College
No prerequisites

Questions about the class, tuition or available funding opportunities? Send us a message or contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We’ll help you get started.

Know someone who wants to learn how wine is made? Please share this with them.

08/20/2026

Where could wine take you?

If you’re curious about the wine industry but aren’t sure where to begin, VE 101 is a great place to start. Introduction to the Wine Industry gives you an inside look at the world of wine through the Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College.

You don’t need previous experience, and you don’t have to commit to the entire certificate program at once. Begin with one course, explore the industry and discover where your interests might lead.

🍇 VE 101: Introduction to the Wine Industry
Mondays and Wednesdays | 1:00–2:50 p.m.
Begins September 14
In person at SOWI in Roseburg
No prerequisites

Questions about the class, tuition or available funding opportunities? Complete our short class inquiry form, and we’ll help you determine where to begin: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/87vd24Eh3y

You may also message us or contact [email protected].

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08/09/2026

What if this was your classroom?

This fall, step inside the Southern Oregon Wine Institute and experience the wine industry firsthand.

Choose the path that interests you:

🍇 VE 101: Introduction to the Wine Industry
Mondays and Wednesdays | 1:00–2:50 p.m.
Begins September 14

🍷 VE 210: Science of Winemaking I
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 2:00–3:50 p.m.
Begins September 15

These courses are for people who want to be right in the thick of it. Some things can’t be learned from a book alone—you have to experience them.

Explore the industry, take part in harvest and discover where your interests could lead. No previous experience is required.

Not sure which class is right for you? Send us a message or contact [email protected]. We’ll help you get started.

07/06/2026

Thank you, News Review!

Students in Umpqua Community College’s Southern Oregon Wine Institute Wine Making & Viticulture program have earned four medals in two prestigious wine competitions, highlighting their hands-on education and the Umpqua

07/03/2026

Thank you for the shout out, UCC!

Students in Umpqua Community College's Southern Oregon Wine Institute (SOWI) Wine Making & Viticulture program are celebrating an exceptional showing after earning four medals in two prestigious wine competitions, highlighting the quality of their hands-on education and the Umpqua Valley grapes they...