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Master Vigneron Academy®

“Each grower has his own way of working and managing the vineyard, and I learn a great deal from growers who have more knowledge and experience.”
Antonio Batres, 2012 Master Vigneron Graduate

About Us

Master Vigneron Academy

Highly skilled and well-trained vineyard personnel are one of the keys to success in the vineyard. To help train a skilled workforce, the Lake County Winegrape Commission established the Master Vigneron Academy® in 2012.

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“A vigneron is someone who husbands the vineyard for winemaking. In modern practice, what that means is that it is the person that directs the crews that gets the job done.”

Randy Krag