Category: Press Release

Recognizing research-driven extension work that has supported winemakers across Oregon DAVIS, Calif., April 17, 2026 — James Osborne, PhD, director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute and Professor and Enology Extension Specialist at Oregon State University, Corvallis, has been named the recipient of The Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence, presented by the American Society…

DAVIS, Calif., July 28, 2026 – Twenty students pursuing studies in enology, viticulture, and related fields received a total of $95,500 in scholarships from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include the ASEV Presidents’ Award for Scholarship in Viticulture, which provided $12,500 to one student who…

Davis, Calif., July 8, 2026… Kristen Barnhisel, winemaker, white wines, at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, has been confirmed as president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) for the 2026-2027 term, effective July 1. She succeeds James Osborne, director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute and professor at Oregon State University. Barnhisel…

DAVIS, Calif., July 27, 2026 – Six students were recognized with Best Student Presentation Awards at the 2026 ASEV National Conference on June 18 in Boise, Idaho, by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). The annual awards recognize outstanding student research presentations in viticulture and enology, including oral presentations, poster presentations and flash…

Global leader in malolactic fermentation to present on advances in wine microbiology Davis, Calif. — April 15, 2026 — Wine microbiology expert Sibylle Krieger-Weber, PhD, has been selected as the 2026 Honorary Research Lecturer and will deliver a featured presentation at the Joint 77th American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) National Conference and 50th…