Oregon Wine Research Institute- Oregon State University

04/03/2025

Industry + Research + Collaboration = Impact.
Adopt a Researcher Day organized by brought together scientists and industry pros to explore OSU’s research labs and talk about the exciting work being done by OWRI researchers. From vineyard health to wine quality, these partnerships are shaping the future of Oregon wine.

Because when we come together, we find better solutions.
Want to be part of the progress? Let’s collaborate.

03/31/2025

LAST WEEK to register for 2025 Grape Day!
Registration closes Friday (4/4)!

https://OWRIgrapeday2025.eventbrite.com

03/20/2025

1 DAY UNTIL EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS! ⏰ 🎟

Discover the latest research that impacts Oregon's winegrape industry, connect with experts & gain valuable insights

$50 discount through 3/21
https://OWRIgrapeday2025.eventbrite.com

Join us for Grape Day 2025 and learn about the latest cutting-edge grape and wine-based research

03/18/2025

🍃 Evaluating Biological Fungicides for Powdery Mildew 🦠
Can biological fungicides keep powdery mildew at bay?

Learn more at this year's OWRI Annual Grape Day April 11th from Brent Warneke (OSU), who explores innovative strategies using sulfur mixing and phenological alternation. Tickets at link below

03/18/2025

🦠 Microbial Terroir in Oregon Vineyards Microbes matter! 🌱🍷
Chris Curtin (OSU) will present a case study on Hanseniaspora, a yeast shaping the unique flavors of Oregon wine at OWRI's Annual Grape Day April 11th.

Learn how microbes contribute to terroir-Tickets in the link below!


College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University Oregon State University Department of Horticulture

03/14/2025

Vit Now! Reducing Vineyard Costs in a Difficult Market – March 17, 2025, 12:00 PM PST (online)

There is growing industry concern about how to manage vineyards in a difficult grape market. Join in a panel discussion with OSU and USDA experts as they provide considerations and address frequently asked questions. Register in advance to join the session live online and ask questions live.

Register online to receive the meeting connection details: https://beav.es/N3d

Vit Now! Is a webinar series from OSU Viticulture Extension offering timely topics to vineyard producers and wine industry professionals.

03/14/2025

Early Bird Pricing Ends March 21st!
Be sure to snag your tickets for OWRI's Annual Grape Day!
Tickets in Link below

03/14/2025

🔥 Smoke-Impacted Wine & Consumer Perception
How do consumers really respond to smoke-affected wines? 🤔 Jenna Fryer (OSU) will dive into consumer emotions, liking, and label impact in this fascinating session at OWRI's Annual Grape Day April 8th!

of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University Oregon State University Department of Horticulture

03/12/2025

✂️ Pruning Wound Protection & Vine Health
Protect your vineyard from Grapevine Trunk Disease! 🍇
Acahela KC (OSU) will share critical strategies for keeping vines healthy in the Pacific Northwest at this year's OWRI's Annual Grape Day April 11th
Tickets in the link below!

College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University

03/06/2025

Things are starting to take shape at the Oregon State University Research and Teaching Winery. Exciting times ahead for enology and viticulture research!

02/27/2025

We are excited for this year's OWRI Grape Day keynote speaker, Professor Joanne Hort!

She is Fonterra Riddet Chair in Consumer and Sensory Science at Massey University where she is director of the future facing Feast (Food Experience and Sensory Testing) Lab. 🔬👩‍🔬

As an internationally renowned sensory scientist, Joanne is all about understanding how consumers connect with food products at a fundamental sensory and emotional level. 🍽️👅

Ever wondered why people disagree on wine taste? 🍷
In this talk she will discuss the diverse sensory worlds people inhabit and the genetic and physiological mechanisms behind them.

Learn more about Prof. Joanne Hort:
https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=893450

Purchase Tickets for OWRI April 8th Grape Day: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grape-day-tickets-1221415258919?aff=oddtdtcreator


Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University
Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center - Oregon State University

02/25/2025

Some exciting projects this year in the Undergrad Scholars Program!

Be sure to apply by March 3rd!

02/24/2025

ONE Week Left!

Apply to the Undergraduate Scholar Program!

This program provides opportunities to participate in research related to grape and wine production by working directly within the lab and/or research program of an OWRI faculty mentor.

Applications Due March 3rd

More information Here:
https://owri.oregonstate.edu/owri/research/undergraduate-scholars-program

02/06/2025

The 2025-2026 application period for the Oregon Wine Research Institute & Erath Family Foundation UG Scholar program is now open!

This program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in research related to grape and wine production.

Applications Due March 3rd
https://owri.oregonstate.edu/owri/research/undergraduate-scholars-program



Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center - Oregon State University Oregon State University Department of Horticulture

01/31/2025

Registration for Grape Day 2025 is now open!
Dont miss out on early bird pricing!



State University College of Agricultural Sciences - Oregon State University

Join us for Grape Day 2025 and learn about the latest cutting-edge grape and wine-based research

01/28/2025

Come see us Oregon Wine Symposium on February 3rd and 4th at booth 554!
We have activities designed to boost your wine expertise and fun ways to win swag 🍷 🏆 🙌

01/28/2025

SAVE THE DATE! Grape Day, April 8th in Corvallis, OR! 🍇 🔬 🙌
Discover new insights from the Oregon Wine Research Institute.