Wine spoilage: From microbial to chemical faults

On February 22, 2023, we will present “Wine spoilage: from microbial to chemical faults” at the UC Davis Conference Center from 9 am – 4:30 pm.

AGENDA

9:00 am
Welcome and Introduction
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair and Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

9:10 am
Microbial ecology: From vine to wine
Ben Montpetit, Vice-Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

9:50 am
Microbial spoilage of wine: Why, how and what now?
Linda Bisson, Professor Emeritus, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

10:35 am
BREAK

10:50 am
Detection and identification of wine spoilage microbes
Lucy Joseph, CTO, Ferminkasi Inc.

11:20 am
Tasting: Microbial wine faults
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair and Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

12:00 pm
LUNCH

1:00 pm
Wine chemical faults: What, why and what now?
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair and Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

1:45 pm
Lightstrike and the impact of storage conditions
Cristina Medina-Plaza, Assistant Project Scientist, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

2:15 pm
BREAK

2:30 pm
Tasting: chemical wine faults
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair and Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

3:15 pm
Winemaker panel: best practices to prevent and solve wine faults
Panelists: Alison Crowe, Vice President, Winemaking, Plata Wine Partners; Julie Holme, Director of Quality, Constellation Brands; Edgar Martinez, Director of Cellar Operations, Delicato Family Vineyards; Celia Welch, Consulting Winemaker & Owner, Corra Wines

4:15 pm
Closing Remarks
Anita Oberholster, Vice-Chair and Professor of Cooperative Extension, Enology, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

REGISTRATION

Early Registration (until January 31): $175

Regular Registration (February 1-February 14): $200

Late & Onsite Registration (February 15 onwards): $225

Online registration will close on Sunday, February 19th. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you need a hotel room, you can reserve one at the Hyatt Place Davis, which is just steps away from the Conference Center.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

• Face masks are encouraged for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status.
• Non-vaccinated individuals are required to wear face coverings indoors and outdoors in crowded spaces.

For more information about current campus policies for visitors, please visit: https://campusready.ucdavis.edu/visitors

Guidelines are subject to change at any time as the COVID-19 situation evolves. We will be sure to communicate any changes as they occur.

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

• If you can no longer attend, you may substitute your registration for another attendee at any time.
• If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so for any reason before February 14th for a 75% refund less the registration system’s processing fees, which are non-refundable.
• No refunds will be made after February 14th.
• If you need to cancel please email cjfirman@ucdavis.edu.