January 11, 2021
Sonoma County, CA - Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute announces the commemoration of its 25th anniversary to celebrate the institute’s legacy as a pioneer
in providing wine business education and research. In 1998, the WBI was the first in the U.S. to offer an undergraduate degree focused on the business of wine, followed by a Wine MBA in 2008, and an Executive Wine MBA in 2012. The institute has conferred 1,196 wine business degrees, including undergraduate and graduate, and awarded 551 certificates. The institute’s faculty have produced over 700 publications. Celebrating Achievement, Looking Ahead underscores the year as the Wine Business Institute reflects on the last 25 years and launches a new strategic plan. More information about the institute’s 25th anniversary can be accessed