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 [...]September 28, 2015 | OWB Funded Research, Scientific Research
The Oregon wine industry constantly works to achieve the highest quality possible, both in the vineyard and winery. However, there are few quantifiable [...]