Fresno State Winery

Fresno State Winery

About

At the Fresno State Winery we strive to engage our students in all aspects of the winemaking profession. This process begins with vineyard consultations and wine-grape research that insures the winery receives the best possible fruit and ends with the students using state-of-the-art winemaking procedures, under the direction of our winemaker to make superior wine. The experience doesn’t end there; after the wine is bottled our student-winemakers then help in the marketing and selling of these products. Under the supervision of our marketing manager, students participate in community outreach events and brand management. This gives them the necessary training to be successful promoters and marketers of their own wines in the future and also benefits many charity and community related events.

Location Description

Located in the heart of Fresno, California.

Features

  • Discovery. Diversity. Distinction.

Additional Information

  • Meeting / Conference Facilities:
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  • Dog Friendly:
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  • Awards:
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Average Bottle Price

$ 15

History

In 1997, the California State University, Fresno became the first University in the United States to have a winery fully licensed to produce, bottle and sell wine.

The first commercial wine that was bottled and sold was a white table wine named for professor emeritus, Dr. Vincent Petrucci.

We’ve come a long way since 1997 and the single varietal we produced. Currently, we process anywhere from 18-22 different varietals per harvest. These lots then go into12-16 different wines that will be bottled and sold under one of our three label classifications: TailGate, Winemaker, and Reserve.

The student-winemakers of the Fresno State Winery prove year in and year out that our wines are superior in quality by winning numerous medals. In fact, the student-winemakers of the Fresno State Winery, under the instruction and supervision of our world-class faculty and winemaker, have won over 200 medals in 10 years including 40+ “Super” awards such as Best of Class, Best of Region, and Best of Show. These awards in addition to our 100% graduate employment rating have brought unparalleled notoriety to Fresno State and the San Joaquin Valley.

The Team

Kevin Smith - Winery Sales & Marketing, Wine Business Marketing Lecturer
Matt Rule - Winery Intern

Awards

GOLD-2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
GOLD-2010 Ensenada, Mexico’s “Tierra Del Vino”
SILVER-2011 Winemakers Challenge
SILVER-2010 Long Beach Grand Cru
SILVER-2010 Riverside International Wine Competition
SILVER-2010 New World International Wine Competition

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Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Address

2360 W Barstow Ave
Fresno, California 93711
United States

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