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Hybrids Gaining Market Recognition!

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-emergence-of-non-vinifera-wines/

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Somewhere near Elroy, WI there is a beautiful vineyard being planted with Petite Pearl!

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The legendary Dr. Richard Smart still taking us to school on the widespread issue of “Bot” canker affecting grapevines throughout the Midwest @ Midwest Viniculture Expo! Stay tuned for more details...

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Meet the AG AI Weed Sprayer!

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/04/weed-killing-ai-robot.html?

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For wine, will “titanium” filters offer a more robust cross-flow filtration option?

https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/articles/titanium-may-hold-the-key-to-filtration-woes?

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Wine Sampling, Final Sign-off!

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A good day in the cellar: Racking barrel fermented Front. Gris to tank for cold stab. 

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Wineries with Case Clubs Take Note - “My Story” Blockchain creates Production Transparency from Berry to Bottle. 

https://www.dnvgl.com/mystory/mystory-project.html

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Fascinating Science and Interesting Preliminary Results but will Winemakers and End-Consumers Embrace this New Technology?

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IWGA Conference - Feb. 18th - 19th

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the Annual IWGA Conference! Come check out my talks tomorrow on Tannins, Aroma/Flavors, and Winegrowing of Cold Hardy Wines!

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An interesting read on debunking some common myths about cork closures

https://deborahparkerwong.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/lopes22018.pdf

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Glycosylation of Volatile Phenols in ‘Smoke Tainted’ Grapes only Become Odor Active during Alcoholic Fermentation by Yeast

http://www.thewesternstar.com/news/sugars-mask-smoke-compounds-in-tainted-wine-grapes-bc-researchers-180711/

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Long-term Study Shows the Positive Effects on Root Soil Biology in Australian Vineyards!

https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/articles/the-evidence-supports-the-value-of-undervine-crops

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Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at WFFV conference 2018 - come join me for my sessions on winegrowing and winery design!

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Meet Pivot Profiling: a Rapid New Sensory Analysis Technique that has Academics and Industry Members alike taking note!

https://www.wineaustralia.com/news/articles/awri-using-new-technique-for-sensory-analysis?utm_source=Wine+Australia+RD%26E+News&utm_campaign=f874e13a41-RD_E_News_Jan2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_440931c1c7-f874e13a41-211333513

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New Tartrate Crystal Inhibitor, Potassium Polyaspartate (KPA), Unveiled in EU - a Game Changer? 

http://www.infowine.com/en/video/potassium_polyaspartate-based_products_the_revolution_in_tartrate_stabilization_of_wine_sc_16963.htm

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(Photo Credit: Cornell University Communication Services)

Team VitisGen2 are using Marker-Assisted Breeding Techniques to Produce the Next Generation of Hybrid Grapes with Higher Tannins (reds) and Lower Acidity!

http://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/grapes/program-uses-genetics-bolster-grape-breeding/