Category: Press Release

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…

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…

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…

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…

DAVIS, Calif., November 17, 2025 — Bringing together vineyard researchers, enologists, and growers from across the nation, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV), in association with the National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA), will host the Vineyard Nutrition Symposium in Boise, Idaho, as part of the 2026 ASEV National Conference. The symposium will highlight…