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April 2024
WAVE – WSU Connect 2024
Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) is the Washington wine industry’s signature research event. The research seminar is a partnership between Washington State University and the Washington State Wine Commission. This year’s WAVE highlights the industry connection to WSU’s Viticulture and Enology faculty and students. Pre-registration is required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wave-washington-advancements-in-viticulture-enology-tickets-852588754917 There will be 1 WSDA Pesticide Certification Credit available! Registration closes Monday, April 8th. Agenda 1:00 – 1:10 pm Welcome – Washington State Wine Commission 1:10 – 1:30…
Find out more »World-Wide Experience in Management of Malolactic Fermentation Seminar
Washington State University Viticulture & Enology, Lallemand Inc., and Washington Wine Technical Group invite you to join us at this FREE seminar Limited seats, please register early April 12, 2024 Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center 359 University Dr. Richland, WA 1:00 PM Registration 1:30-1:50 PM INTRODUCTION: Managing malolactic fermentation in Washington wines (Prof. Thomas Henick-Kling) 1:50-2:30 PM MANAGEMENT OF MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION (M. Déléris, S. Krieger-Weber) Selected Bacteria - Production and Practical Guidelines for Use Yeast-bacteria interactions Moment of selected…
Find out more »Cougs Give
The Viticulture and Enology Department is strengthened by our community, and our community is loyal, passionate, and tenacious! With the Cougar community and the Washington State wine industry behind us, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! On April 17, 2024, we will rally our community through #CougsGive, WSU's annual day of giving, to support Viticulture and Enology students in need! We invite you to show your support by participating on social channels, sharing your own story, making a contribution, and encouraging Cougs and…
Find out more »May 2024
TOMORROW’S VINTAGE: Seizing opportunities and navigating challenges in the ever-evolving grape and wine industry
The Ravenholt Lecture Series presents: TOMORROW'S VINTAGE: Seizing opportunities and navigating challenges in the ever-evolving grape and wine industry A mini symposium highlighting new technologies, sustainable practices, product up-cycling and innovative approaches to climate change About the Ravenholt Lecture Series The Albert Ravenholt Lecture Series brings experts from the grape and wine industry to WSU to share their research and professional perspectives. The series is made possible through an endowment from the Albert R. Ravenholt Foundation. Ravenholt, an early…
Find out more »2024 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp
Description This all-day workshop is targeted to provide a baseline level of knowledge to company interns specializing in activities or training related to Washington State viticulture. The idea is to train interns in: 1) What Happens Throughout a WA Growing Season, 2) Pest and Disease Scouting, 3) Cold Damage and Yield Estimation, 4) Nutrient Disorder Identification and Understanding Fertilizers, and 5) General Internship Planning and Organization. Participants will have both in-class and in-vineyard experiences, and will also begin to develop…
Find out more »WAVEx Webinar – Irrigation Discoveries
WAVE is the Washington wine industry's signature research seminar/webinar and stands for Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology. WAVEx seminars/webinars feature research in a condensed format. WAVE and WAVEx are sponsored by the Washington State Wine Commission and Washington State University. This webinar will highlight new learnings from irrigation related research led by WSU's Dr. Markus Keller, Chateau Ste. Michelle Distinguished Professor. Topics include the importance of cultivar when irrigating and grape ripening under heat stress and deficit irrigation. Please…
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