The Oregon Wine Industry Awards honor people who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help advance our community. Their hard work and dedication is essential for our industry’s continued success and growth. This year, recognition is given to five members of the Oregon wine community in four award categories: Founders, Outstanding Industry Leadership, Vineyard Excellence, and Industry Partner. Join us for a special celebration as we honor their contributions and achievements.
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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