http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news daily 1 2011-07-06T19:57:06Z http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/benchmarks-and-glasses-by-mark-chien A write up by Penn State's Viticulture Extension Educator, Mark Chien, on the importance of glass shape, standardization of wine glass use in the winery/tasting room, and importance of benchmark wines. A good read for everyone in the wine industry. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-04-16T17:15:00Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/the-academic-wino-research-reviews-at-your-finger-tips The Academic Wino is a blog managed by Becca Yeamans that focuses on current research in enology and viticulture. Becca reads through research articles and summarizes key points and ideas on her blog. Recent topics of interest include wine bottle pricing based on winery location, sensory characteristics of oak chips, environmental impacts of winemaking, and wine-related book reviews. This is another firm example of a resource that wineries can used to stay current in viticulture and enology research world-wide. Click on the link to see more topics reviewed by Becca. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-04-15T14:49:18Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/wine-marketing-research-board-2013-symposium-registration-open The 2013 Wine Marketing & Research Board Symposium will be held on May 22nd, 2013 at the Food Science Building (University Park, PA). Click on the link for program details, tentative agenda, and registration. Registration is required by May 14th. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-04-04T21:53:31Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/harrisburg-area-community-college-enology-class-registration-opens Registration for new students in the Enology and Viticulture HACC program opens April 15, 2012. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-04-02T21:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/penn-state-extension-enology-what-can-it-offer-you This report reviews the current Extension Enology educational workshops, program goals and initiatives, and additional resources available to Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic wineries. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-04-02T21:18:28Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/review-of-the-2013-eastern-winery-exposition This paper briefly discusses some of the enological sessions at the 2013 Eastern Winery Exposition. Topics include: white wine phenolics, winery energy savings, and sour rot. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-03-29T20:55:00Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/penn-state-social-media-boot-camp-registration-now-open Need to learn more about social media strategies for your winery or tasting room? Try out this two-day workshop offered by Penn State Extension and Small Business Development Center. For more information, please follow the attached link. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-03-27T21:27:22Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/assistant-professor-of-viticulture-penn-state Assistant professor of viticulture position posted for Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. Click on the link for more information. No publisher Denise Gardner spotlight-enology 2013-03-05T02:25:56Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/full-time-winemaker-position-in-delaware Full-time Winemaker for a small, family farm winery and event space in Marydel, Delaware (near Dover). Send all resumes or inquiries to Sofia Horvath at sofia@harvestridgewinery.com No publisher Denise Gardner spotlight-enology 2013-03-05T01:50:16Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/2012-bulk-wine-for-sale Chaddsford Winery has 5000 gallons 2012 Niagara and 7500 Gallons 2012 Blush Blend (Steuben, Catawba & Vignoles) available. Both are racked and stable. Call Jim Osborn for pricing and samples. 601.388.6221 x 107 No publisher Denise Gardner spotlight-enology 2013-03-05T01:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/review-of-the-2013-mid-atlantic-fruit-vegetable-convention-grape-meetings The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention is held annually in Hershey, PA. This short review covers the enology-based lectures of the wine grape meetings for the 2013 year. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-02-04T21:56:51Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2013/review-of-the-2013-pa-wqi-level-1-workshop This brief review discusses the context of the 2013 Level 1 workshop held in January 2013. Several benefits of the program are also discussed including where to find additional information on the WQI programs. No publisher Denise Gardner 2013-02-04T16:23:23Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/penn-state-extension-enology-on-facebook You can find us on Facebook by liking "Penn State Extension Enology"! No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-11-27T19:06:35Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/cold-stabilization A paper written by Food Science undergraduate, Virginia Smith, discusses the effects of cold stability on wine, how to analyze for tartrate stability, and various products used for cold stabilization purposes. A good read for any winemakers that battle with cold stability issues. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-11-26T19:22:38Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/ne-1020-variety-trial-update-wine-analysis As the production portion of our NE-1020 project has come to a close, now is the time that we focus on basic wine chemistries. A series of data is collected on every fermented variety so that we can compare the chemical composition of that variety across several harvest years. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-11-20T20:34:53Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/variation-in-yan-data-in-pa-and-ny-fruit A review on YAN data collected from PA and NY fruit from the 2006 to 2011 vintage years is now posted on Penn State Extension Enology's website. Please click on the link to be re-directed to the content page. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-11-02T15:19:38Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/ne-1020-variety-trial-update-a-quick-harvest Although most of harvesting is completed, I will use some of these "updates" to recollect some progress on the NE-1020 variety trials through this 2012 harvest season. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-10-29T16:08:55Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/ne-1020-variety-trial-update-harvest-has-started As many PA winemakers know, the 2012 harvest season is upon us. Harvest has also started for the Penn State's NE-1020 variety trial research project led by Dr. Rob Crassweller. This year, 10 varieties are being fermented and chemically analyzed. These wines will be featured at the 2013 PA Wine Marketing & Research Board Research Summit at University Park, PA. You can follow more NE-1020 project updates on Facebook by liking the "Penn State Extension Enology" page. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-09-13T15:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/wpsu-wine-festival-sep.-16-2012 This year's WPSU Wine Festival, hosted at the Penn Stater at University Park, PA will feature several Pennsylvania wineries and include a seminar on Pennsylvania wine. Please click the link for more information on the WPSU Wine Festival. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-09-13T15:03:12Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/perspective-on-pa-wine-quality Joe Roberts, 1 Wine Dude nationally-recognized wine blogger, tasted through several Pennsylvania wines in August 2012. This summary provides some insight into his perception of Pennsylvania wine quality and ideas for continued growth. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-09-10T19:08:37Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/the-use-of-potassium-sorbate Many winemakers ask me questions with regards to potassium sorbate (more commonly known as "sorbate") and how effective it is as a wine preservative. The following link is an Enology Blog entry from the University of Minnesota goes into depth with regards to the use of sorbate and how it may (or may not) be helpful to use in a wine. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-08-30T15:33:33Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/2012-pqa-summary-posted-part-one-alain-razungles-seminar-summary This is part one of a two-part series. Part one focuses on specific points and studies that Alain discussed during his visit to the eastern U.S. Part two emphasizes practical applications of those points and how to utilize the information from Alain’s talk in a vineyard or winery. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-08-17T13:20:29Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/2012-international-womens-wine-competition-registration-deadline-extended There's still more time to enter your wines for the Women's Wine Competition! Registration closes on September 7th with judging on September 18th and 19th. Please click on the link for more information. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-08-15T14:41:47Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/wine-press-for-sale Sarah at Galen Glen Winery is selling their 2006 Wilmess Press. Details on the press and information for inquiries is provided below. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-08-10T14:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/food/enology/news/2012/secret-tax-deductions-for-small-wineries An article from Wines and Vines describing tax deductions specific for wineries. No publisher Denise Gardner 2012-08-10T13:30:28Z Link