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OSU Professor and Director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute James Osborne Named Recipient of The Anita Oberholster Award for Extention Excellence
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…
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Wine Microbiology Expert Dr. Sibylle Krieger-Weber to Deliver Honorary Research Lecture at 2026 ASEV National Conference
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…
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ASEV Announces 2026 Best Paper Awards: New Research Challenges Pinot noir Yield Assumptions, Reveals Effect of Berry Size on Zinfandel Wine Style
DAVIS, Calif., April 13, 2026 — The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Best Paper Awards, recognizing two studies that offer practical insights for vineyard management and winemaking decisions. Published in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV), this year’s selected papers examine long-standing assumptions about…
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Leading Fermentation Scientist David E. Block Earns ASEV’S Highest Honor
UC Davis researcher honored for advancing modern fermentationscience and winery practice Davis, Calif., February 26, 2026 – Dr. David E. Block of the University of California, Davis, has been confirmed as the 2026 recipient of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) Merit Award. By applying chemical engineering principles to real-world winemaking challenges, Block…
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American Society for Enology and Viticulture Renames Extension Distinction Award to Honor Dr. Anita Oberholster
Prestigious award recognizes the enduring legacy of a beloved researcher, educator and extension specialist Davis, Calif., January 12, 2026 — The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) announces that the ASEV Extension Distinction Award has been officially renamed The Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence in honor of Dr. Anita Oberholster, who passed away…