Contact

Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science

Edward "Ned" Spang

Director
(530) 754-6349 (main)
esspang@ucdavis.edu

Jaime Wilson

Communications Lead
(530) 752-5233 (office)
jwil@ucdavis.edu

Babette Orendain

Program and Events Manager
(530) 754-6349 (main)
brorendain@ucdavis.edu

Jael Mackendorf

Multimedia Specialist
(530) 754-1764
mackendorf@ucdavis.edu

UC Davis Olive Center

Javier Fernandez-Salvador

Director
(530) 752-5170 (office)
jfernandezsalvador@ucdavis.edu

Adele Amico Roxas

Program Assistant
(530) 752-4284 (office)
adamicoroxas@ucdavis.edu

Center for Wine Economics

Julian Alston

Director
(530) 752-3283 (office)
julian@primal.ucdavis.edu

Driving Directions

From I-80 West (from Sacramento), take the UC Davis/Mondavi Center exit. Turn right onto Old Davis Road and continue east past the traffic circle to Hilgard Lane. Turn right on Hilgard Lane. Parking will be on your left, either in the enclosed parking structure or to your immediate left, or a bit farther ahead in the open lot.

From I-80 East (from Bay Area), take the UC Davis/Mondavi Center exit. Turn left onto Old Davis Road and continue east past the traffic circle to Hilgard Lane. Turn right on Hilgard Lane. Parking will be on your left, either in the enclosed parking structure or to your immediate left, or a bit farther ahead in the open lot.

From Highway 113 South (from Woodland), take the I-80 east off-ramp towards Sacramento. Take the UC Davis/Mondavi Center Exit near the end of the ramp and turn left onto Old Davis Road. Continue east past the traffic circle to Hilgard Lane. Turn right on Hilgard Lane. Parking will be on your left, either in the enclosed parking structure to your immediate left, or a bit farther ahead in the open lot.

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Upcoming Events

Members of Davis Enology and Viticulture Organization

UC Davis Alumni Wine Showcase

The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) is world-renowned, with many Cal Aggie Alumni working throughout the wine industry. Join us for an alumni wine showcase to sample wines from select alumni winemakers and wineries.

Apr 11, 2025 @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert Mondavi Institute, Sensory Building and Courtyard
392 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616
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Women in Wine Symposium 2025

Join Women in Wine at UC Davis on April 26th, 2025 for a symposium on Breaking Tradition in the Wine Industry. The event will feature three speakers from different backgrounds in the industry and a moderated panel, all addressing areas for growth in the wi

Apr 26, 2025 @ 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sensory Theater, Robert Mondavi Institute
392 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616
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SOLD OUT: Chinese Food and California Wine Pairing with Martin Yan

Celebrity chef and distinguished alumnus Martin Yan returns to UC Davis for a special six-course dinner and wine pairing. This exclusive event will showcase Chef Yan's amazing knife skills, and his personal recipes paired with four California wines from UC Davis alumni.

Jun 1, 2025 @ 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Sensory Theater, Robert Mondavi Institute
392 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA 95616
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