Southern Oregon Wine Institute
The Southern Oregon Wine Institute (SOWI) was established in 2008 at UCC as the first viticulture and enology program in Oregon outside the Willamette Valley.
SOWI offers degree, certificate and continuing education programs that merge conventional classroom training with experiential learning, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to either support existing growers and winemakers or establish ventures of their own.
The vision of the state-of-the-art facility to house SOWI programs includes:
- Living laboratory of student-cultivated vineyards
- Commercial-scale winemaking facility.
- Private testing facility to serve all regional winemakers.
- Wine incubator to help artisans plan, start and market their wineries and save the significant costs of starting a winery.
- Event center for conferences, meetings and receptions.
This will be the catalyst southern Oregon’s burgeoning wine industry needs to spark the region’s economic resurgence.
Instructional Office
Phone: 541-440-SOWI (7694)
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Thursday
Map & Directions
Hours & Information
Southern Oregon Wine Institute
1140 Umpqua College Rd
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: 541-440-SOWI (7694)
Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday - Thursday
Tours and tastings for individuals and groups during and outside of normal business hours are available by appointment.
Helpful Links
American Viticulture Areas | OregonWines.com
About Oregon Wines | Oregon Wine Board
Southern Oregon Wine History | Umpqua Valley Wine History | Oregon Wine Board