Upcoming Auction of Washington Wines events support evolving WSU V&E research and education
In August, Auction of Washington Wines is hosting several fundraising events that will directly benefit WSU’s viticulture and enology department.
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WSU student takes education beyond the classroom with wine pairing column
Jared Grace, a student in WSU’s V&E program, gained a new appreciation for wine through a regular column in The Daily Evergreen.
Celebrate dads, grads, and more this summer with sparkling wine made by WSU students
Add some fun to your summer celebrations with a sparkling wine made by WSU V&E alumni.
WSU V&E department on track for a future of more diverse voices and continued partnership
At the annual WineVit conference, WSU Viticulture & Enology Department Founding Chair Jean Dodson Peterson outlined an exciting future, explaining how V&E will support WSU’s larger goals of creating a diverse set of global leaders and applying research to real-world situations.
German visiting scholar studies red wine quality, composition at WSU Wine Science Center
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.
Q&A: Viticulture & Enology Department Founding Chair Jean Dodson Peterson
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.
Wine students marked by industry experience
Hands-on learning provides real-world experience and colorful hands for WSU viticulture & enology students.
Freshman year switch to plant science leads to Wine Spectator Student of the Year honor
Megan Meharg came to Washington State University with plans to become a veterinarian. In a freshman class that explored both animal and plant science, she realized she wanted to switch sides. “I had planned a…
WSU students demonstrate how terrain affects wine taste with new Rieslings
PROSSER, Wash. – Small changes in vineyard location and geography can impact the flavor of wine. To test this, three Washington State University Viticulture & Enology students crafted two Riesling wines from grapes harvested on opposite sides of Lake Chelan. “We wanted to understand how climatic differences affected the growth of Riesling grapes and the […]
WSU students focused on grapes and wine awarded $41,000 in scholarships
Students from WSU’s Viticulture & Enology program, the Department of Horticulture, and the School of Food Science have been awarded $41,000 in scholarships for the 2021 – 22 school year. Annette Loring, Danielle Fox, Bailey Hallwachs, Heather Carbon, Bernadette Gagnier, and Alexa McDaniel all received scholarships from the Washington Wine Industry Foundation (WWIF), a nonprofit […]
