Grapes
Obituary: ‘Father’ of Fresno State viticulture Vincent Petrucci
Vincent Petrucci, professor emeritus of viticulture at California State University has died at the age of 91. Petrucci taught at Fresno State University from 1948 until 1993. He helped establish the university's viticulture and enology... more »
Winery development pre-conference set for Feb. 22
A one-day winery development pre-conference will be held Feb. 22 in association with the 2017 Michigan Grape & Wine Conference. The session will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Resort... more »
Yield monitors measure variation in juice grapes
Senior Research Associate Terry Bates from the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory in Portland, New York, is currently testing electronic yield monitors on mechanical grape harvesters to measure the yield variation within a... more »
Washington state vineyards withstand unseasonable weather
Washington’s wine industry let out a collective sigh of relief as a stiff shot of cold weather gave way to much milder temperatures – just in time for the winter solstice. Growers were on alert... more »
Organic techniques aid award-winning winery
The mantelpiece over the Tablas Creek Vineyard fireplace is crowded with trophies attesting to the fact that while some vintners make wine, Tablas Creek Vineyard makes award-winning wine. Repeatedly. Nestled in a 120-acre organic estate... more »
Washington viticulture seminar expands format
The annual seminar highlighting research outcomes supported by Washington’s wine industry, Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE), will expand its format in 2017. Two condensed sessions, held in opposite sides of the state, will... more »
Michigan wineries pursue environmental stewardship
When Matt Moersch was a young boy, he and his older brother Chris spent countless hours playing among the grapevines of their parents’ vineyard. Today, Matt and Chris can still be found strolling those same... more »
Marketing specialist joins Purdue Wine Grape Team
Purdue University Wine Grape Marketing Extension Specialist Katie Barnett says her job is about two things: connections and possibilities. "When you're buying a wine, you could buy a bottle that's on sale," Barnett said, "but what... more »
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