Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits
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Dealing with damaged fruit in the winery
This article describes how to process fruit that is damaged in the vineyard due to cracking and infestation by fruit flies.
Standards for Bird Control in Vineyards
Birds can feed on ripening grape berries near harvest. Learn how to protect your grapes in a safe and legal manner. Provided by the Oregon Wine Growers Association and Willamette Valley Wineries.
How to Deal with a Vineyard Powdery Mildew Outbreak
This article provides a management plan for powdery mildew outbreaks in commercial vineyards.
Winery Cost of Production Calculator
An online resource for current and prospective winery owners in WA, OR, and ID. This may be used to help calculate initial investment and annual operating costs of small wineries ranging from 500 to 10,000 cases of annual production.
Given more information about how wine is made, consumers less likely to pay for organic
Consumers are more willing to pay for wine that comes with an organic or organic grape label but providing information about certification standards and organic production practices reduces consumer willingness to pay for all wines, , according to an Oregon State University-led study.
Wine Grape Tissue Nutrient Analysis Guidelines for Oregon
This is a guide that can be used by wine grape growers to interpret their vine tissue nutrient analysis results to determine nutrient sufficiency, deficiency or excess.
Simultaneous Malolactic Fermentations: The Right Option for You?
What is Malolactic Fermentation? Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a vital step in the production of red wines as well as some white wines. MLF is performed by lactic acid bacteria, primarily Oenococcus oeni and results in the conversion of malic acid to lactic acid causing a decrease in acidity. For wines grown in cool climates that contain high levels of malic acid, this...
Monitoring Vineyard Nutrition
This article describes how to determine vineyard nutrient needs through tissue and soil sampling.
Cost of establishing and managing a vineyard in Oregon
This publication provides an economic analysis of the costs to establish and manage a Pinot noir vineyard in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Although the information is specific to a Willamette Valley scenario, the information is useful for those who are planning to establish a vineyard.
How to establish a wine grape vineyard
While the type of soil is important, location takes precedence when starting a vineyard for wine production.