Chemistry and Measurement O2 Review Seminar
Thursday, June 21
8:00 am – noon

Chair:
John Thorngate, Beam Wine Estates, CA

The importance of oxygen to winemaking is well established, from the deleterious effects of rapid oxidation to the meritorious effects of slow dissolution. However, a definitive understanding of the mechanisms underlying the reactions of oxygen with wine components continues to evolve.

The purpose of this seminar is to highlight what is currently known about wine oxidative chemistry. The general role of oxygen in winemaking, from microoxidation in young wines to oxygen transfer in bottled wines, will be discussed. Presentations will address the role of phenolics in wine oxidation and hydrogen peroxide formation, the importance of metal ion catalysis and the Fenton reactions, and the ability to monitor free radical reactions through electron paramagnetic resonance, a technique that has been successfully applied in the brewing industry.
 

Moderator:
Art Caputi, Art of Winemaking, WA

Program: 

2007 James F Guymon Lecture
Wednesday, June 20
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Quantifying the Chemistry of Distilled Spirits
Dr. Roger B. Boulton, University of California, Davis

The University of California, Davis, Department of Viticulture and Enology has selected Dr. Roger B. Boulton as the recipient of the James F. Guymon Award for 2007.

Dr. Boulton received his Bachelor of Engineering in 1971 and PhD in Chemical Engineering in 1976, from University of Melbourne, Australia. He holds the Stephen Sinclair Scott Chair in Enology at UC Davis.

He Researches chemical and biochemical engineering aspects of winemaking and distilled spirits production. His work involves fermentation and reaction kinetics; physical and chemical stability of wines; the mathematical modeling, computer simulation and control of enological operations; winery design; and the economics of investment and operation.

Boulton was the Eminent Speaker in Chemical Engineering chosen by the Australian Institute of Engineers in 1995. In 1998, he and his coauthors received the Office International de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV) Prize in Oenology for their text, “The Principles and Practices of Winemaking.” He has been awarded the Outstanding Paper of the Year prize in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture on four occasions.

Managing Wild Bacterial Flora Symposium
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

This symposium will present the latest information on the bacterial contribution to wine quality and composition and provide practical strategies for management of bacterial metabolism. In addition, emerging problem organisms will be highlighted.

Co-organizers:
Linda Bisson, University of California, Davis
David Mills, University of California, Davis

Program:

Clonal Aspects of Winegrowing: Where Are We Today?
Symposium & Tasting
Friday, June 22
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Co-chairs:
Deborah Golino, Foundation Plant Services, University of California, Davis
James Wolpert, University of California, Davis

Moderator:
Phil Freese, WineGrow, CA

Moderator:
James Wolpert, University of California, Davis

This event is offered with a separate registration fee. You must be 21 years of age or older to register for and participate in this seminar. There will be an enrollment maximum of 200 people.

Viticulture Research/Extension Associate
Posting # 061204

Applicants are sought for a Viticulture Research and Extension Associate to be based at Virginia Polytechnic and State University’s AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Winchester Virginia (http://arecs.vaes.vt.edu/arec.cfm?webname=winchester).  Approximately 50% of the duties of this position will involve viticulture research, including assistance with the design, conduct, and publication of field and lab experiments. Extension duties (about 50% of time) will include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: (a) provide educational information to clients interested in commercial wine grape production using oral, written, and electronic media; (b) help train Virginia Cooperative Extension agents to meet the needs of interested stakeholders; (c) assist with the development and dissemination of distance-learning educational materials; and (d) provide logistical support, facility arrangements, and oral presentations  for extension programs.

Qualifications: Master of Science degree in horticulture, plant pathology, biology or similar life science by the date of employment with this position. An exception might be granted for individuals with a bachelors degree and significant, relevant experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and deliver educational programs to clients, including members of the public and industry, are expected.  Candidates with viticulture research or commercial production experience and with demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis, Powerpoint, Macromedia Breeze or other web-based video presentation skills are preferred. Salary is commensurate with professional education, experience and demonstrated abilities.

Applicants should complete the faculty application online at www.jobs.vt.edu (posting # 061204) and submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, names and addresses of three references, and copies of undergraduate and graduate degree transcripts as attachments to the on-line application. Applicant reviews will commence 29 January 2007 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Direct inquiries to:  Dr. Tony K. Wolf , Director, AHS Jr. AREC , Virginia Tech, 595 Laurel Grove Rd., Winchester VA 22602    (540) 869-2560 x18    (vitis@vt.edu)  http://faculty.vaes.vt.edu/vitis

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify us by the start of the review date. 

Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.