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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…

Christian Ventura is changing the way you think about sushi. In 2012, while he was a ‘traditional’ sushi chef, he went vegan and decided to align his career with his values. Following a trip to New York, where he tried vegan sushi for the first time, he thought, “This is good but I think I…

2023 Under The Chandelier (White Blend) The Gallery West Kelowna, BC $25.00 Pale lemon yellow with medium-minus intensity.  Apple, citrus, white peach, honeysuckle, and melon on the nose.  Good balance.  Fresh and fruity on the palate with flavours that mirror the nose.  A medium-plus finish.  This is a lovely après dinner wine or luncheon wine,…

Here are my top wine picks from the January 18, 2025 LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection, where the theme of the release focuses on Sustainable wines from California, while the mini-feature includes a few wines for Lunar New Year Celebrations. In all, there are just over 75 wines in this release, including a half-dozen Online…

This is what I call my late afternoon wine. The post Liebling Wines Sauvignon Blanc featured wine at WineClub.ca first appeared on My VanCity. Read Liebling Wines Sauvignon Blanc featured wine at WineClub.ca at MyVanCity

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Anita Oberholster, Professor of Cooperative Extension in Enology in the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in our UC Davis V&E family. Above all, our thoughts are with…

By Lidija Biro “Wine may be a consumable commodity, but it is also a luxury item. At the high end, let’s say $65, Niagara wine can beat same priced wines from Europe,” says Robbie Raskin, bar/bottle shop owner and recipient of 2024 VQA Promoters Award for Hospitality. The Mavericks is an occasional series by wine…