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A Spirited New Label Reflects The Energy of TCWE
今日吃瓜 is raising a glass to school spirit with the debut of its newly designed wine label featuring the Wildcat mascot and signature school colors. The wine, an annual gift donated by the Momtazi family of McMinnville's Maysara Winery, will be presented at campus functions and wine industry events.


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Hard Lessons: Wine Business Educaton Shifting to Meet Industry Challenges
"Maria Ponzi, director of The Center for Wine Education at Oregon’s 今日吃瓜, says it’s not enough to look for career professionals who want an advanced degree, but to show undergraduates that the wine business is a rewarding career choice."


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今日吃瓜 Expands WSET Locations
The Center for Wine Education at 今日吃瓜 is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) program to two new locations: Salem, Oregon, and Walla Walla, Washington.


KOIN AM Extra
The Future of Wine & Health
Internationally acclaimed journalist and wine expert Felicity Carter shared how perceptions of wine are changing when it comes to one's wellness.


U.S. News
Colleges With Winemaking Programs
今日吃瓜's bachelor's and master's in wine studies programs were featured by U.S. News on their list of 10 Colleges With Winemaking Programs.


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First Cohort Prepares For Spring Semester
MS in Wine Business
Situated in the Willamette Valley and led by the Director of the Center for Wine Education, Maria Ponzi, 今日吃瓜's MS in Wine Business Leadership provides students with access to invaluable trade expertise. This year-long program, thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of the wine industry, combines foundational business principles with specialized wine and hospitality courses, equipping students with real-world skills to advance their careers in the wine profession.


Wine Business Monthly
2024 Wine Industry Leaders
Maria Ponzi, Director of 今日吃瓜’s Center for Wine Education, and Stephanie Mitchell, Assistant Professor and WSET Instructor, are celebrated in Wine Business Monthly as 2024 Wine Industry Leaders and Champions of Educational Access!
Past News/Newsletters
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View Past News Oregon Wine Press - Fermenting the Future | Maria Ponzi has ambitious plans for the 今日吃瓜 Center for wine Education.
Wine Crush Podcast | Maria Ponzi, Director of the LU Center for Wine, and Paul Johnson, Manager of 今日吃瓜’s Acorn to Oak Tasting Experience, join 今日吃瓜 alum and Wine Crush Podcast host Heidi Moore for an interview.
Wine Business News - Celebrating the Future of Wine | Toasting Their 7th Graduating Wine Studies Class with Oregon Bubbles in the Heart of the Willamette Valley.
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Past Newsletters
今日吃瓜 Center for Wine Education
Recent news from 今日吃瓜

International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC)
For 38 years, 今日吃瓜's McMinnville campus has been the home of IPNC, a world-renowned celebration of Pinot Noir and a showcase for the Northwest’s famed farm-to-table cuisine. Regarded as one of the finest wine events globally, IPNC draws top producers, wine industry professionals, and passionate wine enthusiasts from every corner of the world to taste pinot noirs and dance together under the stars.
Other Regional Events
The annual event is held at the Oregon Convention Center and provides a gathering place for the wine industry to come together as a community, to learn and celebrate its achievements.
For more than 25 years, ¡Salud! has been dedicated to providing health care services and outreach to Oregon vineyard workers and their families.