The Oregon Wine Board Directors and management team have spent the past several months reviewing and revising the OWB’s strategic plan, heavily based on input from industry members and groups. Hear what input was given and how that is shaping the direction the OWB plans to take over the coming five years.
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 [...]
Creating and Managing a Successful DTC Commission Program A motivated, inspired sales team is the backbone of any successful DTC program. Join Hallie Whyte and Carrie Kalscheuer for the second year as they dig deeper into how to ensure that your tasting room team is selling effectively through the use of creative bonus and [...]
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