Researchers at Washington State University’s School of Food Science are analyzing hundreds of non-Saccharomyces yeasts taken from vineyards all over Washington state, to determine what strains are most beneficial for fermentation. “These non-saccharomyces yeasts influence the sensory quality of the final product,” said Charles Edwards, professor and food scientist in Food Science. “If you drink […]
Companies with a surplus in extra glass bottles are encouraged to donate their unused supply to the Viticulture & Enology Program. “We bottle wines for academic as well as industry research, for trials and use in extension seminars and our viticulture and enology classes,” said Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, director of the Viticulture and Enology program. […]
RICHLAND, Wa. – Grapevine red blotch disease spreads through vineyards and blotches leaves, shrinking wine and juice grape harvests. Researchers at WSU’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Wine Science Center are studying how and why the grapevine red blotch virus, which causes the disease, spreads. “We’re interested in finding out how the grapevines respond to the […]
New grant will allow study of hard-to-detect nutrient surpluses or deficiencies quickly, so that grape growers can make faster and better management decisions.
Significant grant will delivering much-needed space and equipment for hands-on student learning at WSU’s Wine
Shane Giese, senior director of Alumni and Development in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, will retire June 30, 2020, after leading fundraising efforts in important areas of discovery and education. Originally…
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.
WSU V&E certificate program boon for working professionals As Washington’s wine industry continues to grow, the need for a skilled, knowledgeable workforce grows along with it. Although some are able to take the time to…
Building our partnership with Wine Spectator, Dean André-Denis Wright attended the publication’s exclusive New York Wine Experience gala.
