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More and more people are realizing the benefits of holding on to some of their wines. The post From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher first appeared on My VanCity. Read From the Cellar with @Sam_WineTeacher at MyVanCity

Sustainability of wine and olive oil production is crucial for addressing climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting consumer demand. By integrating tradition with innovation, these industries can adopt practices, such as regenerative farming, renewable energy, and precision agriculture, to enhance environmental, economic, and social outcomes. The 4th Science & Wine World Congress in Porto will…

$17.40 VINTAGES#: 16250 Right out of the bottle this wine has some very interesting colors, it’s just so red, vs more rose … On the nose the wine displays some candied fruits … On the mid palate the wine displays some ripe strawberry (my GF got some cranberry) notes along with some sweetness, not over…

Photo: Black Hills winemaker Ross Wise MW Black Hills Estate Winery is offering two vintages of its flagship Nota Bene red – 2013 and 2022 – to mark the current Lunar New Year’s Year of the Snake. “As we step into the Year of the Snake, we’re reminded of the qualities this symbol embodies: wisdom,…

Reading Time: 8 minutes There is a wide range of terrific BC red blends. From Old World Bordeaux Style or Meritage to New World easy-drinking Vin du Jours! Why Are Red Blends Such A Growth Category For BC Wines? One of the reasons for continued growth is how open and freewheeling a category it is.…

Congratulations to all students who received scholarships and awards this year. The Department is grateful to the generous donors who make these opportunities possible.   The Domaine Carneros Le Rêve Scholarship Award Rachel Smith David E. Gallo Educational Enhancement Award Victoria Lasch

Liang Chen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Wine Chemistry I am a wine chemist, researcher, and educator in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis. 

During the fall quarter, our outreach and communications team had an incredible experience visiting over 12 community colleges and high schools to attend college fair ev

Thank you to everyone who participated in 2024’s harvest, from staff and faculty to all our students, researchers, and scholars. We appreciate all their hard work.  We had the great surprise of having Chancellor May and his lovely wife tour the winery in an episode of “That May Be the Chancellor”. 

We are excited to share some wonderful news from the world of viticulture and enology! Associate Professor and Chair, Ben Montpetit, has been appointed the Richard M. Kunde Chair in Viticulture and Enology (V & E), honoring a legendary alumnus and Sonoma County grape pioneer! This prestigious appointment is a testament to Richard’s decades of…