As a student in Germany, Ingrid Weilack was inspired by Washington State University enology professor Jim Harbertson. Now, the visiting scholar is experiencing what it’s like to work with him at the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center.
Jean Dodson Peterson joined WSU this fall as founding chair of the newly established Department of Viticulture and Enology. In a Q&A, she describes her goals for the department, including combatting climate change’s effect on grapes and curriculum redesign.
Hands-on learning provides real-world experience and colorful hands for WSU viticulture & enology students.
Buy a case of wine to help WSU students and maybe check one (or more) names off your holiday gift list this year. Now through December, Chateau Ste. Michelle will donate $3 per wine case…
As wildfire season scorches the Pacific Northwest, Washington State University researchers are working to find new ways to mitigate wine grape smoke exposure. Projects include installing air quality sensors at vineyards, laboratory experiments where grapes…
RICHLAND, Wash. – Hazy, smoke-filled skies across the West this fall made grape growers nervous, but Washington State University grape and wine chemistry researcher Tom Collins is working to minimize the effects of smoke exposure on wine grapes. When vineyard grapes are exposed to smoke, they can absorb tiny smoke particles into their fruit, causing […]
Significant grant will delivering much-needed space and equipment for hands-on student learning at WSU’s Wine
Students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in Viticulture and Enology from WSU.
WSU’s Viticulture & Enology program to sell student-made wines online Blended Learning wines made by Washington State University students in the Viticulture & Enology (V&E) Program are now available to order online for delivery in Washington state. The Blended Learning label emerged in 2012 during the first year that Thomas Henick-Kling, Director of the V&E […]
A WSU research team has made it easier for winemakers to test the chemical makeup of red wine to get the vino they’re looking for.
