Undergraduate and Graduate Studies

The Wine / Enology-Grape Chemistry Group provides graduate and undergraduate education. MS or PhD students receive a degree in Food Science and Technology with and emphasis on Enology. Graduate students conduct field and/or laboratory research, work in the research winery, participate in grape and wine industry workshops and short courses, participate in internship programs and help conduct classroom education. Undergraduate students work with the Wine / Enology-Grape Chemistry Group through special research topics and studies.

For additional information on undergraduate or graduate studies in Enology, contact Dr. Bruce Zoecklein at:

Professor and Enology Specialist
Head Wine / Enology-Grape Chemistry Group
Department of Food Science and Technology
Virginia Tech 0418
Blacksburg VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5325
Fax: (540) 231-9293
Email: