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Governor lauds partnership, looks to economic growth as construction starts on Wine Science Center
RICHLAND, Wash. — The Cougar flags blowing majestically in the breeze were ideal for the site of the Wine Science Center at Washington State University Tri-Cities, noted Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Congratulations to Our Graduates!
The following Viticulture & Enology students were awarded degrees in Spring and Summer 2013.
Atypical Aging in White Wine
By Thomas Henick-Kling, Director, WSU Viticulture & Enology Program Reprinted from Fall 2012 Viticulture & Enology Extension News While we all welcomed summer after a cool and rainy spring, it unfortunately came with extended periods of heat and dry conditions during a critical period of fruit development: immediately before and after véraison. From work carried […]
A Note on Smoke Taint
By Jim Harbertson, Thomas Henick-Kling, Markus Keller and Michelle Moyer Reprinted from the Fall 2012 Viticulture and Enology Extension Newsletter Wide-spread fires in eastern Washington have filled the valleys with a lingering smoky haze. While warnings have been issued for many areas relating to air quality, there is also concern regarding how this smoke may […]
Voice of the Vine
WSU’s Voice of the Vine- Holiday Pairings, Red Mountain, Australia Trip
27 November 2013, 7:40 pm
WSU’s Voice of the Vine- Wine Science Center, Viticulture vs. Winemaking, Tannins
30 October 2013, 6:51 pm
WSU’s Voice of the Vine- Electric Tongue, Australia, Wine Center
25 September 2013, 11:43 pm
On Solid Ground
WSU’s On Solid Ground-Warm Fuzzy, Guava, Cider
20 November 2013, 5:50 pm
WSU’s On Solid Ground- Survey, Dry Beans, Robotic Harvest
6 November 2013, 6:45 pm
WSU’s On Solid Ground- Pumpkin Trees, Fungi Queen, Poplars
23 October 2013, 4:16 pm
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Raise Your Glass, Fund a Scholarship!
From September through December, Chateau Ste. Michelle will donate $3 per case sold (up to$50,000) to help fund Viticulture & Enology Programs at Washington State University, Oregon State University and affiliated community colleges throughout the Northwest. The money raised will be donated in our customers’ names to fund this important educational goal for our local wine industry and to continue to produce world-class, internationally renowned wines.
For more information and to see a list of participating restaurants click here.
Australia Winery and Vineyard Tour
Join us on this incredible winery and vineyard tour down under. We’ll visit Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Tasmania, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and McLaren-Vale.
Click here for the full itinerary. If you would like more information, or you would like to sign up for the trip, please contact Theresa Beaver at tbeaver@wsu.edu.
Upcoming Events
- Winemakers Base Camp, Mazama, WA
Jan 07, 12:00 am - Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
Jan 28, 8:00 am - WAWGG Annual Meeting and Trade Show
Feb 04, 8:00 am, Three Rivers Convention Center