Resuming Research

Prohibition shut down the viticulture and enology programs at the University of California that had been active since 1875. After repeal, a new wine research program was established at the agriculture campus at Davis, just west of Sacramento.

Tastings and competitions helped spur the regeneration of California wines after Prohibition. One of the judges at this wine tasting at the 1938 fair was Maynard Amerine (standing at right), who became one of the most influential researchers in grape growing and wine making.