Enology Extension Short Courses, Symposia, Workshops
- Winemakers Technical Meeting - June 2, 2008 - near Charlottesville, VA
- If you have an event you would like listed, contact Bruce Zoecklein at or call (540)231-5325
Winemakers Technical Meeting, June 2, 2008 - near Charlottesville, VA
MEMORANDUM
To: Virginia Winemakers and Prospective Winemakers
From: Bruce Zoecklein, head, Enology-Grape Chemistry Group, Virginia Tech
Subject: Technical Meeting: Impacting Wine Mouthfeel
When: Monday, June 2, 2008
Where: White Hall Vineyards
Time: 1 to 4:30 PM
Pre-registration is requested by May 26
This program will be conducted by myself and a colleague from Scott Labs, Michael Jones. Michael is currently the fermentation point person for Scott Labs. He has extensive experience in the wine industry. Michael has worked for Domaine Chandon and Hansell Vineyards in California, in Burgundy, and in Australia’s Hunter Valley.
The half day program will highlight practical winemaking issues impacting mouthfeel. It will include discussions and sensory evaluations covering the following topics:
- A review of mouthfeel and structural and textural components
- A review of the interactions of structural and textural components
- Yeast strain and mouthfeel
- The use of enzymes
- The impact of various enological tannins
Course fee is $15, payable at the door.
Pre-registration is requested by May 26.
We have a limited amount of wine. To assure we will have wines for you to evaluate, pre-register.
To register send an email note to . Please provide your name and the name of the winery you represent.
Dr. Bruce Zoecklein
Professor and Enology Specialist
Head, Enology - Grape Chemistry Group
Department of Food Science and Technology
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Enology - Grape Chemistry Group website: http://www.vtwines.info/
Phone: (540) 231-5325
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