Enology

March 6, 8:30-10:00am

Pros and Cons of Microoxygenation

Join our panel of experts, including early industry adopters and microox technology producers, for a discussion on the pros and cons of this aging technique.   Learn about its application, chemistry, and delivery systems.   See where and how it's being used in Oregon .

Moderator: Gary Horner, Erath Vineyards Winery

Speakers: Jason Rodriguez, American Tartaric Products; Jeff McCord, Stavin; Galina Seabrook, Oenodev

March 6, 2:30-4:00pm

Texture and Tannin

More results from this three year study on the influence of wine texture to overall wine quality.  Information on the effects of mannoprotein-grape tannin interactions, yeast lees, and vineyard sites on texture will be presented.

Moderator: Jim Kennedy, Oregon State University

Speakers: Alan Bakalinski, Oregon State University; James Osborne, Oregon State University

March 7, 8:30-10:00am

Cool New Ways to Ferment Red Wine

In order to fully extract cool climate red wines such as Pinot noir during fermentation while retaining finesse and an expression of terroir, we continue to seek innovative winemaking methods. Perhaps the most influential consultant in Pinot noir winemaking is Kyriakos Kynigopoulos, who as a biochemist has developed a scientifically sound protocol that includes cryogenics, proprietary yeasts and enzymes, high levels of sulfur, protracted cold soaks and secondary fermentation times and other elements to yield wines with good extraction, color stability, palate weight and ageability. Anthony Colas, his consulting associate, will present the methodology, followed by an in-depth panel discussion with several well known winemakers who have employed the process with success.

Moderator: Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem Winery

Speaker: Anthony Colas, Burgundian Oenologie

Industry Panel: Terry Casteel, Bethel Heights Vineyard; Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem Winery; Laurent Montalieu, Solena Cellars; Tony Rynders, Domaine Serene

March 7, 10:30am-12 noon

Varietal Choices for Oregon's Diverse Climate: Today and in the Future
a special joint vit-eno session

This session will provide an overview of the historic, current, and potential future climate structure for winegrape production in Oregon. Session speakers from France, South Africa, and other regions in the U.S. will present research on climate-variety suitability for quality wine production providing insight into Oregon's potential.

Moderator: Greg Jones , Southern Oregon University

Speakers: Phil Freese, WineGrow; Alain Carbonneau, IHEV Montpellier ; Glenn McGourty, UC Davis