Ashley Hepworth Completes U.C. Davis Certificate Winemaking Program

This spring Ashley Hepworth, associate winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards, completed a two year program in winemaking taught by the faculty of the Department of Viticulture and enology at the University of California at Davis. (Ashley also holds a B.S. degree in biology with a minor in chemistry).

Consisting of five courses, four of which are quarter-long (10 weeks) and taught via distance learning, Ashley participated in classes equivalent to upper division courses related to wine production, quality control, wine stability and sensory analysis.

A week-long lab course held on the U.C. Davis campus this spring was Ashley’s last hurdle before obtaining her Certificate. The smile on her face says it all! This Certificate is significant as this program teaches the most current and extensive concepts in winemaking today. Congratulations Ashley on this wonderful achievement!