Research
In service to the Oregon Wine Board’s statutory mandate to support enological, viticultural, and economic research, the OWB operates a technical research grant program and commissions market, industry, and economic research on both a regular and ad hoc basis.
Scientific Research
Pursuant to its legislative charter, the OWB provides research grants to institutions for research in viticulture and enology of particular relevance to the Oregon wine industry. The results of OWB-supported technical research are reported to the industry through seminars, symposia, extension publications, and peer-reviewed journals.
Industry Reports
The OWB regularly commissions studies and reports to measure and quantify aspects of the Oregon Wine industry. These include:
- State of the Industry
- Vineyard & Winery Report
- Economic Impact Report
- Labor & Salary Report
- Harvest Report
Insights
Our research initiatives connect the Oregon wine industry with the latest data-driven insights and market trends essential for thriving in a dynamic landscape.
Weather & Climate Forecasts
Dr. Greg Jones, climatologist, CEO of Abacela Winery, and OWB Board Chair Emeritus, publishes an updated weather and climate summary and forecast monthly. Click here to view the full library of Weather & Climate Reports.
