2020 Oregon Wine Symposium | Climatology Report

Whole Cluster Fermentation Intent, Execution, Expression and Analytics The inclusion of whole grape clusters in the red wine fermenter is a concept as old as wine itself. In the modern age, this technique is used with stylistic intent and is implemented with great specificity. Winemakers choose not only the whole cluster percentage, but also [...]

Brushing Up: Current Research and Review of Cellar Sanitation Let’s be picky about the quality and quantity of microbes we want in our wine! Join this discussion of current research on effective winery cleaning chemicals, best practices, and practical suggestions for maintaining a clean cellar, as well as identifying cleaning clinch points in winemaking [...]

Fermentable Nitrogen - Better to Manage in the Vineyard or Winery? Fermentable nitrogen can be managed in the vineyard through vine nitrogen additions or in the winery through amendments. There has been a preference of winemakers to avoid nitrogen additions in the winery, opting for nitrogen management in the vineyard. However, many growers are [...]