Grape Expectations Symposium 2016

32nd Annual Grape Expectations Symposium

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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 grow, members of grape growing and winemaking communities have excellent opportunities such as this to learn and address important industry topics. Lectures were well received and the symposium had an impressive turnout of 77 people.

A special thanks to the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension for organizing this event.

2016 Lectures and Speakers

Welcome, Introductions, and Symposium Overview:
Dr. Gary C. Pavlis – Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Management of Grape Crown Gall Based on Current Understanding of Pathogen Biology:
Dr. Tom Burr, Cornell University

Understanding Botrytis Fruit Rot and Employing Effective Management:
Dr. Peter Oudemans, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Concurrent Session 1

Strategies for Encouraging Tasting Room Visits:
Dr. Kathy Kelley, Pennsylvania State University

Attitude and Preferences of Mid-Atlantic Consumers towards New Jersey Wine:
Dr. Ramu Govindasamy, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

N Application Impact on Wine Volatiles:
Dr. Molly Kelly, Virginia Tech

Identifying Key Pests and in NJ Vineyards – 2014 Survey Results:
Dr. Ann Nielsen, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

NE 1020 Cultivar Trial:
Dr. Dan Ward, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Concurrent Session 2

Effect of Balanced Nutrition on Fermentation and Wine Aroma Profile:
Dr. Molly Kelly, Virginia Tech

Notes from New Jersey Chardonnay Workshop– Grape Production and Winemaking Practices:
Dr. Hemant Gohil, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Burgundy – A Tutorial and Tasting:
Dr. Gary C. Pavlis, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

GOfermentor- A New Technology for Small Sustainable Wineries:
Dr. Vijay Singh, Sky Acres Winery