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Viticulture and Enology: The Study of Grapes and Wine

 

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The Viticulture & Enology Program’s perfect blend of hands-on study, industry connections, and premier faculty turns out highly skilled graduates who become industry leaders.

V&E research and extension offers science-based solutions to the challenges our region’s grape growers and winemakers face.

 

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Enhancing Biodiversity in Washington Vineyards (Yakima, WA)

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Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting (Grandview, WA)

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Washington Winegrowers Convention & Trade Show (Kennewick, WA)

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Washington state wine industry drives priorities for world-class research program

Washington state wine industry drives priorities for world-class research program

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In Washington State, the needs of the wine industry take top priority for the viticulture and enology research program. Input from the state’s vintners and…
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Wine and science thrive in partnership

Wine and science thrive in partnership

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At the heart of the flourishing Washington wine industry is a fundamental relationship. And the simple truth of a great bottle of wine is also…
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Vineyard, WSU scientists team up to battle orchard virus threat

Vineyard, WSU scientists team up to battle orchard virus threat

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By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human and Resource Sciences WAPATO, Wash. – Something in the soil was destroying Andrew Schultz’ grapevines. Naidu Rayapati, a…
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“It’s not all that glamorous when you’re knee-deep in wine must. But when you’re pouring at an event like Taste of Washington, you feel like a superstar because you helped create the product.”

– Tiffany Britton ‘11

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In close partnership with an engaged industry, WSU scientists help protect vineyards, develop new technologies, improve the winemaking process, and preserve resources.

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V&E Extension is committed to bringing people and organizations together to advance knowledge, further economic impact, and create a sustainable future for the industry while fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.

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