Grape berry uniformity in the vineyard is often considered a hallmark of consistency in wine quality, and it may be especially important to the production of [...]June 10, 2016 | Education, Oregon Wine Symposium, Viticulture + Enology
The 2017 Oregon Wine Symposium will continue the experimental wine program with several organizational improvements. The committee is seeking experimental [...]May 18, 2016 | Announcements, OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
Yield management is an important quality control step in winegrape production. A significant body of research exists for the impacts of cluster thinning on [...]May 16, 2016 | Education, Scientific Research
Last week the Oregon Wine Board hosted a successful viticulture workshop with Dr. Richard Smart. The morning classroom session was held at Linfield College and [...]May 11, 2016 | OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
Using an Oregon Wine Board research grant, members of the OSU Integrated Plant Protection Center have developed a Pest Management Strategic Plan (PMSP) for [...]April 7, 2016 | OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
There are myriad environmental and physiological factors that may impact yield in a given season. Growers in Oregon’s cool climate are often concerned [...]March 10, 2016 | OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
The scents of aromatic white wines like Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot gris and others seem to leap out of the glass into your nose. Winemakers often seek [...]February 11, 2016 | OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
Development of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) during winemaking is an ongoing challenge faced by winemakers. Many factors leading to the formation of these [...]February 9, 2016 | Education, Oregon Wine Symposium, Scientific Research
The Experimental Wine Tasting program is a new technical tasting session at the 2016 Oregon Wine Symposium. Showcasing experimental wines from around the [...]January 19, 2016 | Scientific Research
Grapevines are susceptible to approximately 70 different virus and virus-like diseases whose symptoms range from mild, with little economic impact, to severe [...]December 17, 2015 | OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
Powdery mildew and other pathogenic fungi continue to be significant management concern for grape growers. At the USDA-ARS Horticulture Crops Research facility [...]October 26, 2015 | Scientific Research
Oregon wine has become a signature state product, earning international recognition and fueling the economy. Oregon’s emergence on the world stage as a [...]