January 3, 2014Linfield begins wine education programBy Wine Press StaffLinfield College, located in McMinnville, is establishing the “Oregon Wine Industry Experience,” a year-long program preparing students for professional careers in Oregon’s rapidly growing wine industry. The program will include the following courses: Summer Wine Institute, Fall Harvest Experience, Wine Career Exploration and Spring Winery Internship at a Willamette Valley winery. Wine industry professionals from Willamette Valley vineyards and wineries will host and teach courses during the 10-week Summer Wine Institute. Growers and winery owners say experiencing the wine harvest is a crucial rite of passage for anyone interested in understanding vineyard operations. Finally, the Spring Winery Internship will end the year program with each internship experience developed around the needs of the winery and the career interests of the student.