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  • Awards & Honors

    Dario Cantù  Awards and honors continue to roll in for the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E) faculty.

  • Alumni Profile: Joe Shirley

    Year of graduation and degree: 1997. M.S. in Food Science with an emphasis in Enology Current job title/company: Director of Commercial Luxury Winemaking, Trinchero Family Estates What have you been up to since you graduated? I worked in the Cellar at Sonoma Cutrer, then I went to work in the laboratory for the Trincheros and I have been…

  • Student Profile: Naomi Morales

    Student Standing4th-year undergraduate student Degree/Focus:Viticulture and Enology, with a strong focus on winemaking, but a deep appreciation for viticulture too. I believe the best wines are made by those who keep their hands in both the vineyard and the cellar. Hometown:Pretty much all over California.

  • Research Profile: Liang Chen

    Liang Chen is an Assistant Professor and Wine Chemist in the Department of Viticulture and Enology, where his research program develops innovative analytical approaches to address fundamental scientific questions and practical challenges in wine chemistry.

  • Event Announcement! – New Grower Symposium, Jun 21st, 2025

    Join us as the Georgia Wine Producers come to the UGA Griffin Campus on Saturday, June 21st! Whether you are a new grape grower, an experienced grower, or someone who is tentatively interested, join us for our New Grape Growers Symposium! This event is perfectly tailored for those who are new to the industry and…

  • Toronto’s Chez Nous bar the original champion for Ontario wines

    By Lidija Biro East of the Don River and spanning 10 blocks along Queen Street is the neighbourhood of Riverside — “Toronto’s small town in the big city.”   It’s an eclectic mix of eateries, cafes, shops, arts, culture, and architecture of some historic significance. Notable among them are the Broadview Hotel, The Opera House,…

  • Malivoire Vivant Rosé 2024 (Niagara) – Wine Review

    Since rosé season is upon us, and it’s the long weekend, tonight’s rosé wine review is a lovely, certified sustainable rosé crafted locally in Niagara with 100% Pinot Noir. It arrived at the LCBO in last weekend’s May 10th LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection. It is produced by Malivoire Wine Company, a pioneering wine producer…

  • A Decade of Progress: Reflecting on BC Wine’s Appellation Evolution

    Photo of Mike Klassen by Chung Chow, BIV A reflection on the transformative work of the BC Wine Appellation Task Group 10 years on Ten years ago, I received a call that would take me deep into the vineyards and valleys of British Columbia—and even deeper into one of the most transformative moments in our…

  • Beaujolais: A Real Masterclass Seminar and Tasting

    Our vision is to share wine experiences with you. The post Beaujolais: A Real Masterclass Seminar and Tasting first appeared on My VanCity. Read Beaujolais: A Real Masterclass Seminar and Tasting at MyVanCity

  • Clos du Soleil Announces Its Washington Series

    When life hands you lemons, source your grapes elsewhere. Faced with the challenging conditions affecting many B.C. vineyards, Clos du Soleil turned to Washington State growers to help craft its 2024 vintage. After thorough inspections and close collaboration, the team identified the ideal fruit for their needs. Not only did they select the grapes themselves,…