Category: Schnebly

Schnebly's Winery gives visitors a taste

Schnebly’s Winery gives visitors a taste

by on 14th Mar, 2008

On March 10, Professor Patrick “Chip” Cassidy took 15 advanced wine technology students on a field trip to Schnebly’s Winery in Homestead. Students had the opportunity to try over six fruit-based wines, including the Schnebly version of Champagne, made from the carambola, or star fruit. I really enjoyed this experience ...

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Students Become Masters of Wine

Students Become Masters of Wine

by on 19th Feb, 2008

Barry Gump, professor of oenology, lifts a glass of deep purple wine to his favorite nostril, the left one. He takes a long, careful sniff and pronounces: “I get raspberries, big ripe fruit, maybe even prunes.” ”Let’s have a toast,” calls out one of his students. “Hurrah for Professor Gump!” ...

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