On July 18, 2023 from 9-11:30 am, the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis will host a harvest readiness webinar. Topics and presenters will include: Spatial variability in yield and fruit quality, Brent Sams, Research Scientist – Viticulture, E&J Gallo Winery Key grape measurements and things to think about, Leticia Chacon-Rodriguez, Winemaker, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis …
On March 15, 2023, grape and wine industry professionals are invited to attend “Recent Advances in Viticulture & Enology (RAVE)” at the UC Davis Conference Center from 9 am – 4 pm followed by a reception from 4-5 pm. Topics to be addressed will include water use/stress remote sensing tools, grape breeding, plant growth regulators in table grapes, wine fermentation, …
In its 23rd year, the UC Davis Wine Executive Program is uniquely designed to teach the fundamentals of winemaking and management skills necessary to be profitable in today’s challenging and dynamic wine industry. Sessions are tailored to help industry leaders grow their businesses by expanding on such topics as building one’s financial acumen and expanding a company’s current marketing and …
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, …
Jean Dodson Peterson will join Washington State University this fall as founding chair of the newly created Department of Viticulture and Enology. “We are all eager for Dr. Dodson Peterson to join the new department and look forward to her leadership,” said Rich Koenig, interim dean of WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. “Meeting her during the interview …
UC Davis Viticulture & Enology staff are back on the road and headed to Presq’uile Winery in Santa Maria. Growers are welcome to attend and learn about: -Using novel weather data to guide frost protection practices -Managing wildfire smoke exposure in the vineyard and winery -Mitigating heatwave damage to red wine grapes: Are exposure and crop load management still ‘key’ concepts? -Understanding and …
The Department of Viticulture and Enology at Fresno State has a new assistant professor joining the faculty. This new assistant professor is Dr. Runze Cliff Yu. A Fresno State V&E alumnus, Yu finished his master’s degree at Fresno State in 2016 before moving on to UC Davis. He earned his PhD degree in June 2020 there and stayed for another …
As the world’s top-ranked research institute for viticulture and enology, the University of California, Davis, is pleased to announce the newest members of its Executive Leadership Board for the department of Viticulture and Enology. The 26-member board is an important and influential advisory group for the department. New leaders include NBA legend and entrepreneur Dwyane Wade with Wade Cellars, wine …
San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective — When you talk to early winery owners of the SLO Coast Wine region, there is a pioneering spirit that shines through along with a true do-it-yourself aesthetic. From humble beginnings to world class recognition, the SLO Coast wine region was trailblazed by a group of committed dreamers, farmers, and enthusiasts who all agree they could not …
The national Rhone Rangers organization will present its sixth Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday, August 19, 2021, to recognize the significant contributions made by an individual to the American Rhone wine movement. This year’s award will be given to Gary Eberle, founder and owner of Eberle Winery. Honoring Eberle on behalf of the Rhone Rangers will be guest moderator and …
