2013-14 and 2014-15 Winter Injury Survey By: Hemant Gohil and Daniel Ward Following the very low temperatures during the winters of 2013-14 and 2014-15, many vineyards experienced cold damage to their grape vines. Rutgers New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education (NJCWRE) conducted a survey of NJ vineyards in spring of 2016 to assess […]
How to Conduct Research in the Vineyard
Washington State University Extension Published: March, 2016 By: Hemant Gohil, Markus Keller, and Michelle M. Moyer ON-FARM VINEYARD TRIALS: A GROWER’S GUIDE On-farm research offers many opportunities to understand the effectiveness of various management practices and products. However, how these trials are designed can alter the observed results. This guide summarizes the concepts of experimental […]
Wine Grape Twilight Meetings 2016
North and South Jersey Spring Twilight Meetings Program Organizers: Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Dan Ward The 2016 Spring Wine Grape Twilight Meetings feature expert speakers from Virginia Tech, Penn State, and Rutgers. Topics being discussed at these meetings include important updates on disease management, integrated pest management (IPM), and workers protection standards. Critical information about […]
Red Wine Blending Workshop
Blending Red Wines for Professional Winemakers When: April 27, 2016 9:00am-4:45pm Lunch is included. Where: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 $40 per person, please preregister* Blending for style and varietal expression! A great opportunity for winemakers to learn blending techniques. Participants will also receive advice on consumer expectations and meeting market […]
Chardonnay Tasting Workshop Recap
Notes from the Chardonnay Wine Workshop Presented by: Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward Summary A ‘Chardonnay Wine Workshop’ was held on November 18, 2015 at Working Dog Winery, located in East Windsor, a small town in central New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting was to taste and evaluate Chardonnay wines produced in NJ. […]
Grape Expectations Symposium 2016
32nd Annual Grape Expectations Symposium On Saturday, February 27, 2016, expert speakers from Rutgers, Cornell, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and the New Jersey wine industry attended this year’s viticultural and enological symposium. The topics included a comprehensive look at fermentation strategies, a Burgundy tutorial, and the marketing of wine in New Jersey. As the industry continues to […]
Outstanding Turnout at Pruning Workshop
Nearly 50 Participants Attend the 2016 Pruning Workshop Presented by: Gary Pavlis, Dan Ward, and Hemant Gohil, Rutgers University Summary On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station held a pruning workshop at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Bridgeton, New Jersey. From expecting 15-20 attendees, the workshop ended […]
New Jersey Agricultural Convention 2016
Lectures on Wine Grapes at the Ag Convention This year, the NJ Agricultural Convention & Trade Show (hosted by the Vegetable Growers Association of New Jersey) was held on February 9, 10, and 11, 2016 at Harrah’s Resort Hotel Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The three days were packed with lectures, workshops, and displays from agriculture […]
Winery Tasting Room Survey Opportunity
Wine & Grapes U. By: Kathy Kelley, Ph.D. (December 18, 2015) Customer Survey Opportunity for Wineries The Grape & Wine Team at Penn State University is providing wineries with the opportunity to access a customer satisfaction survey. Collecting feedback from customers is a great way to gain valuable information and learn how to enhance your winery. Especially in […]
‘Chardonnay’ Winegrape Clones for Cool Climates
Chardonnay and Some Well-Known Clones for Cooler Regions By: Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward – Rutgers University ‘Chardonnay’ ‘Chardonnay’ takes its name from the village of Chardonnay in the Burgundy region of France. It was brought in to the United States in the early 18th century by a California- based grower. Because of its versatile nature, […]