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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…
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From California to Idaho: ASEV Brings the Science of Vineyard Nutrition to a New Frontier
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…
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ASEV Awards $99,500 in Scholarships and Honors Top Student Presentations at 2025 National Conference
DAVIS, Calif., September 30, 2025 – Twenty-one students received $99,500 in scholarships, and six students were recognized with Best Student Presentation Awards at the 2025 ASEV National Conference held June 16-19 in Monterey, California, by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). Two students received the ASEV Presidents’ Award for Scholarship in Enology and…