Low nitrogen Chardonnay juice from an Oregon winery was fermented with a series of nutrient supplements, including diammonium phosphate (DAP), Fermaid K, Superfood, yeast extract, yeast hulls and thiamine. These treatments were evaluated for their contribution to the yeast assimilable nitrogen content (YANC) of the juice, which consists of the...
This study investigated how manipulating vineyard nitrogen status, irrigation levels and cultivation practices would effect nutrient composition, and anthocyanin and phenolic accumulation in Pinot noir juice and wine from a commercial Willamette Valley Oregon vineyard. Pinot noir fruit was sourced from a vineyard trial in the Benton Lane Vineyard, located...
Fermentation of the grape must into wine is one of the most important steps in winemaking. Selected yeast strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae have been used for many years to ensure complete and even fermentations. The formation of volatile compounds also occurs during fermentation and will influence the sensory perception of...
Various vineyard practices influence the quality of a wine. In 1999, three levels of nitrogen (N), two levels of tillage and two levels of irrigation were applied to Pinot noir grape cultivars at Benton Lane Vineyards in the Southern Willamette Valley. N treatments were zero, soil and foliar applications. Every...
The Oregon wine industry has gown in recent years to over 100 wineries. There is a strong need for enology Extension, technical assistance, and technology transfer of relevant research for commercial application. Enology Extension at OSU provides technical assistance to winery personnel including wine analysis, consultation on production problem, training...
The Oregon wine industry has grown rapidly in recent years to over 100 wineries. There is a strong need for enology Extension, technical assistance, and technology transfer of relevant research for commercial application. Enology Extension at OSU provides technical assistance to winery personnel including wine analysis, consultation on prodution problems,...
The Oregon wine industry has grown rapidly in recent years to 100 wineries. There is a strong and increasing need for enology Extension, technical assistance, and technology transfer of relevant research for commercial application. Enology Extension at OSU provides technical assistance to wineries with an emphasis on troubleshooting production problems...
The new varietal trial at the Southern Oregon Experiment Station was monitored during the growing season and during ripening by David Sugar and Porter Lombard. Most of the varieties in the trial ripened well this vintage compared to 1993 where not all of the varieties developed adequate maturity. Unusually warm...
Enology Extension at OSU with support from the Oregon Wine Advisory Board provides technical assistance to winery personnel including wine analysis, consultation on production problems, and training through workshops and winery site visits. The Oregon wine industry has grown rapidly in recent years to over 100 wineries. There is a...
Objectives:
1. To evaluate compositional changes and flavor development during ripening in order to develop better harvest indices, and to develop practical methods to evaluate optimal winegrape maturity.
2. To evaluate the effects of viticultural practices on winegrape maturation, juice and wine composition, and wine quality.
3. To evaluate new...
