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Viticulture/Enology Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is extremely important because it is a mechanism to (1) improve communication; (2) solicit the confidence of the public; (3) obtain valuable input on the programs and services available to students with disabilities; (4) include the students’ voice in the process of maintaining a strong disability support program Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310- 67312 and 84850, Education Code

Contact Information

Alfredo Koch
Coordinator, Viticulture and Enology
Allan Hancock College
805-922-6966 ext. 3760
akoch@hancockcollege.edu

Members

  • Dr. Alfredo Koch, Allan Hancock College
  • Mark Battany, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Douglas Braun, Allan Hancock College
  • Chris Brown, Winemaker Consultant
  • Phil Carpenter, Santa Barbara County Vinters Association
  • Ric Fuller, Allan Hancock College
  • Chris Hammell, Bien Nacido Vineyards
  • Michael Larner, Larney Winery and Vineyard
  • Kevin Merrill, Mesa Vineyard
  • Steve Rasmussen, Talley Vineyards
  • Dr. Andrew Waterhouse, University of California, Davis
  • Norm Yost, Flying Goat Cellars

Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Fall 2025

Meeting Documents