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SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 1, 2019 – Every facet of the wine and grape industry, from science and technology to trends and markets, was examined and discussed at the 25th Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (Unified), which wrapped up yesterday.
The largest wine and grape trade show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the Unified drew thousands of industry professionals from all over the world eager to hear about the impact of regulatory changes, trends, technology, research and issues shaping their business decisions.
SACRAMENTO, CA, October 25, 2018 – St. George Spirits’ Master Distiller Lance Winters has dedicated himself to the art and craft of distillation and according to Esquire Magazine, is known for his “penchant for gleefully shunning the spirits world’s conventions.” The James Beard Foundation finalist will be presenting the keynote address at the 25th Unified Wine & Grape Symposium’s luncheon on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.
Davis, Calif., August 31, 2018…Each year, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) awards scholarships to students pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry. This year, 37 students throughout North America received a total of $107,500 to help support their academic pursuits and provide an introduction into the grape and wine industry.
Davis, Calif., August 14, 2018… Six students received accolades for their oral, poster and flash talk presentations at the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) 69th National Conference last June. ASEV recognized students who are pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry. Awards were made possible thanks to the generous sponsors: Lallemand (enology) and J.
Davis, Calif., August 8, 2018…The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) has confirmed John Thorngate, Vice President of Operations Technical Services at Constellation Brands, as the 2018-2019 president. Thorngate succeeds James Harbertson of Washington State University to lead ASEV’s 12-member board.
DAVIS, Calif., April 24, 2018…Viticulture Extension Specialist and Oregon State University (OSU) Associate Professor Dr. Patty Skinkis has been confirmed as the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) 2018 Extension Distinction Award recipient. This honor recognizes a current extension educator for outstanding contributions to an extension program or the advanced translation of novel research findings into commercially applicable tools for enologists or viticulturists. Dr.
DAVIS, Calif., April 18, 2018…For 30 years, Dr. Veronique Cheynier has studied wine tannins and pigments, and she will be sharing insight from her three decades worth of research at the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) 69th National Conference in Monterey, California. Dr.
DAVIS, Calif., April 16 2018…In recent years, researchers have gained a better understanding of Brettanomyces’s impact on winemaking globally. Brettanomyces has long been viewed as spoilage yeast, but scientists have identified a range of metabolic products contributing to spoilage and how Brettanomyces interacts with different wine environments and microorganisms.
DAVIS, Calif., April 10, 2018…The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) has selected the 2018 Best Papers, available for free at the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV). Authors will be presenting their winning papers at the Society’s 69th National Conference on June 18-21 in Monterey, California.
DAVIS, CA, March 22, 2018 - Cornell University’s chemosensory professor and Flavornet co-founder Dr. Terry Acree will be the recipient of the 2018 Merit Award, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) highest honor. A leading researcher on aroma and flavor perception, Dr. Acree will be sharing his presentation, “From Methyl Anthranylate to Mercaptohexanol: Measuring Wine Qualia,” at the ASEV 69th National Conference on June 21, 2018.
SACRAMENTO, CA, January 25, 2018 – Every facet of the wine industry, from research and science to trends and markets, was examined, discussed and debated at the 24th Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (Unified), which wrapped up here today. The largest wine show of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, the Unified drew thousands of industry professionals from all over the world eager to hear about the impact of recent fires, trends, technology, research and issues shaping their business decisions.
SACRAMENTO, CA, November 20, 2017 – Third generation winegrower and artisan winemaker Gina Gallo of E. & J. Gallo Winery will deliver the keynote luncheon speech on opening day of the 2018 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium on Tuesday, January 23, in Sacramento at the Sheraton Grand.
Davis, Calif., Aug 28, 2017…The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) has confirmed James Harbertson as the 2017-2018 president. Harbertson, associate professor at Washington State University, Tri-Cities, succeeds Nichola Hall of Scott Laboratories to lead ASEV’s 11-member board. Harbertson also holds the interim technical program director position.
Davis, Calif., August 2, 2017…For 37 enology and viticulture students throughout North America, the pursuit of scientific research and advancement just got a little easier thanks to the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) awarding of $100,000 in scholarships.
Davis, Calif., March 27, 2017…Professor and geneticist Dr. Andrew Walker of the University of California, Davis, has been confirmed as the recipient of the 2017 Merit Award, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) highest honor. He will be sharing his presentation, “The Southwestern Vitis – A Grape Breeding Motherlode,” on June 29, 2017 at the ASEV’s 68th National Conference in Bellevue, Washington.
Davis, Calif., March 24, 2017… Horticulture Professor Emeritus Alan Lakso of Cornell University, New York, will be this year’s Honorary Research Lecturer at the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) 68th National Conference. This title is granted to a researcher with an outstanding reputation in his or her field who is also actively involved in scientific research. Dr. Lakso will give his presentation, “Perspectives on Applied Physiology in Support of Viticulture,” at the 68th National Conference in Bellevue, Washington, on June 28, 2017.
Davis, Calif., March 23, 2017… Viticulture Farm Advisor Larry Bettiga of the University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey County, will be this year’s recipient of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) Extension Distinction Award. This honor recognizes a current extension educator for outstanding contribution to an extension program or the advanced translation of novel research findings into commercially applicable tools for enologists or viticulturists. Mr.
Davis, Calif., March 10, 2017…The American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) has selected the winners of the 2017 Best Paper Awards. The selected authors will be presenting their papers at the Society’s 68th National Conference on June 26-29 in Bellevue, Washington.
Davis, Calif., February 15, 2017…Bridging the gap between basic research and practical application, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) debuts today the first issue of its second peer-reviewed journal, Catalyst: Discovery into Practice.
DAVIS, CALIF., January 23, 2017…Drought, climate change and a spate of Pacific Coast wildfires have heightened concerns about the impact of smoke on winegrapes and wine. To address this growing concern, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) has reached out to international smoke taint experts, researchers and scientists to discuss this challenge as part of its National Conference in Bellevue, Washington, this summer.
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