August 2010
| California State University, Fresno
Viticulture and Enology E-News
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Dr. James Kennedy Named Chair and Director
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 Dr. James Kennedy, an internationally known grape and wine chemist and research manager from the Australian Wine Research Institute, has been named chair of the Viticulture and Enology Department and director for the Viticulture and Enology Research Center at California State University, Fresno.
Kennedy will join the Fresno State faculty for the fall semester, said Dr. Charles Boyer, dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. Kennedy succeeds Dr. Robert Wample, who retired in 2009.
"Dr. Kennedy's experience and ability to work closely with the grape and wine industry in the San Joaquin Valley, state, and throughout the world will be an important factor as he builds upon the foundation achieved by our faculty, staff, and students," Boyer said.
For full story, click here.
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Fresno State Grape Day is August 10
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 There's still time to register to attend Fresno State's Grape Day!
Grape growers and winemakers are invited to attend this affordable and informal field day event at the university's viticulture and enology facilities and vineyards in Fresno on August 10 from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The cost to attend Grape Day is only $15, and includes
lunch sponsored by the American Vineyard Magazine.
Pre-registration by
August 3 is encouraged. Grape Day registration forms and instructions are
available on the department's web site, or registrants may call 559
278-2089. Fresno State faculty, staff, and students will give updates on their latest grape and wine research projects through practical morning vineyard and equipment presentations, indoor oral and poster presentations, a tour of the Fresno State Winery, and activities in the Sensory Lab. Some presentations will be given in the Fresno State vineyard, so attendees are encouraged to wear hats and sunscreen.
Topics and activities will include:
- Performance of Cabernet Sauvignon Under Conventional and Mechanical Management: Geoffrey Dervishian and Dr. Kaan Kurtural
- Sustained Fruitfulness of Pinot Grigio in the San Joaquin Valley & Equipment Demo: Javier Verdugo, Joe Gellar and Dr. Kaan Kurtural
- Performance of Shiraz on Single and Two-Plane Canopies Under San Joaquin Valley Climate & Equipment Demo: Lydia Wessner and Dr. Kaan Kurtural
- Alternative Weed Control Methods - Equipment Demo in Vineyard: Dr. Anil Shrestha (Dept. of Plant Science & Mechanized Ag) and Dr. Kaan Kurtural (Viticulture & Enology)
- Crop Forcing by Complete Removal of Shoot Tips, Clusters and Leaves in Warm Regions to Produce Cool Climate Quality Fruit: Dr. Sanliang Gu
- Effects of Mechanized Canopy Management and Timing of Reduced Deficit Irrigation Stress on Shiraz Grapevines: Dave Terry and Dr. Kaan Kurtural
- On-Site Measurements to Assess Vine Balance of Mechanically Managed Shiraz Canopies in the San Joaquin Valley: Dave Terry and Dr. Kaan Kurtural
- Interactive Effects of Mechanized Canopy Management and RDI: Dave Terry and Dr. Kaan Kurtural
- Effects of Heavy Hedging on Vine Vigor Yield Components and Fruit Composition in Warmer Region Cabernet Sauvignon Grapevines: Dr. Sanliang Gu
- Efficacy of ABA Application to Enhance Fruit and Wine Color in Warm Region Syrah and Merlot Grapes: Dr. Sanliang Gu
- Effect of Temperature and ABA on Skin Anthocyanin Tannin and Phenolics in Cabernet Sauvignon:Dr. Sanliang Gu
- Effects of Rootstock and Water Stress on Gas Exchanges Water Relations and Water-Use Efficiency in Petite Syrah Grapevines: Sean Jacobs, M.S. and Dr. Sanliang Gu
- Effects of ABA on Tannin and Phenolics in Skins and Seeds of Syrah Berries: Erik Mallea, M.S. and Dr. Sanliang Gu
- Yeast Strain and its Chemical and Sensory Impact on Red Wine Phenolics: John Giannini, M.S., and Dr. Roy Thornton
- Quantification of Grape Rot by FTIR and Chemometrics: Hatice Durgan, M.S. and Dr. Roy Thornton
- The Use of Ramon Spectroscopy in the Quality Evaluation of Wine Grapes: Jorge Ramirez-Perez, M.S., and Dr. Roy Thornton
- Describing Wine - How Easy Is It? A Sensory Tasting Activity and Tour of the Sensory Evaluation Lab: Dr. Susan Rodriguez and Terri Stephenson
- International Learning: Cork Production in Portugal - Forests and Processing Facilities. ACI-Cork Sponsored Trip to Portugal: Amanda Ingram, DVE Student and ACI-Cork Award of Excellence Recipient 2010
- International Learning: 2010 Viticulture & Enology Summer University in Switzerland, Italy and France. Presented by DVE Summer University Students
- Tour of the Fresno State Winery facilities: Professor Ken Fugelsang, Winemaster and Steven DeCosta, Winery Intern
LOCATION
Grape Day will take place at Fresno State's viticulture and enology facilities and vineyard on the north side of Barstow Avenue, between Cedar and Maple Avenues in Fresno. Our address is 2360 E. Barstow, Fresno.
REGISTER TODAY!
Registration forms available online or call 559 278-2089 for more information. Advance registration is encouraged. Phone and faxed registrations will be considered an obligation to attend and pay.
Bring your friends and colleagues!
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| International Wine Microbiology Symposium returns to the Tenaya Lodge on March 28-30, 2011
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 Save the Date!
Organizers at Fresno State are busy making plans for the return of the International Wine Microbiology Symposium scheduled for March 28-30, 2011 The event will be held at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite resort in Fish Camp, California near the south-gate entrance to Yosemite National Park on Hwy 41.
After the success of the first symposium of its kind in 2006, Dr. Roy Thornton is pleased to announce that another excellent program has been developed for 2011. Several industry sponsors are already on board and will provide support to the program, bringing several international experts on wine microbiology to the podium.
An impressive line-up of speakers, topics, and sponsors will be announced shortly. Early-bird registration will open before the end of this year. Watch our website and Department of Viticulture and Enology's  page for updates!
Interested sponsors should contact Cynthia Wood or Dr. Roy Thornton.
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FIND US ON FACEBOOK
Links to Facebook pages and web sites are below:
 Department of Viticulture and Enology at California State University, Fresno - website
CSUF Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association - website
Fresno State Winery - website
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