UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology

On April 16, 2025, we will host "Bringing Low and No-Alcohol Wines to Market: Key Considerations and Challenges" at the UC Davis Conference Center. This all-day seminar explores the journey from technology to market in the development of low and no-alcohol wines. Topics include de-alcoholization technologies, insights from winemakers on implementation, the business aspects of bringing products to market, and the successes and challenges of production and marketing. Agenda and registration information can be found at: https://lnkd.in/g6y_Y_An Image Description: Bringing Low and No-Alcohol Wines to Market: Key Considerations and Challenges, April 16, 2025 with an image of a vineyard in the background. @bevzero | @abvtechnology | @abvtechnologyna | @trinchero_family_estates | @tomorrowcellars?

Sue Ebeler, associate dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs, has spent more than 30 years lifting up students, and now it’s her turn to be celebrated! She’s the winner of the Women & Philanthropy Impact Award for her dedication to mentorship, inclusion and student success. “I’m incredibly honored to receive this award, but more than anything, I’m grateful for the opportunity to support and uplift our students and staff,” Ebeler said. “Creating spaces where they feel valued, encouraged and empowered has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career.” True to form, she’s paying it forward – directing the prize money to Aggie Jumpstart and Aggie Ambassadors, two programs that help students find their path and thrive. Congrats, Sue!

?? ?? AI is transforming vineyards from the ground up! From tracking plant health to detecting viruses before they devastate crops, V & E Assistant Professor Mason Earles is using AI to revolutionize the wine industry. ?? Dive into his research through @MorningAgClips ' latest article: https://lnkd.in/gadxU2p8

The Department of Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis and Napa Valley Vintners will present On the Road in Napa on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena. On The Road programs are educational seminars that help us to communicate with the California grape and wine industries by bringing faculty to different regions of California. We present relevant topics or current research and, at the same time, listen to the issues that are important to grape-growing and winemaking professionals. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/sV3z50VfNP0 Image Description: On the Road in Napa on April 22nd with green grapes in the background #viticulture #enology #wine #winemaking #grapes #grapegrowing #sensoryscience #californiayeaststrains #heatresilience #smoke #vineyardfloormanagement @napavinters

Join us for the Women in Wine Symposium: "Breaking Tradition" at UC Davis! ?? Date: April 26, 2025 ? Time: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM ?? Location: UC Davis ?? Price: $15 students | $40 general Get ready for a day of inspiring speakers, networking, panel discussions, and a wine reception! ??? Let’s celebrate women shaping the future of wine. ???? Save the date and register here: https://ow.ly/N8Yp50VcQlY Image Description: Wine bottle with California poppies wrapping around it. Words: Women in Wine, Symposium "Breaking Tradition" at UC Davis, April 26, 2025, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. $15 students, $40 general, speakers, networking, panel discussion, wine reception

Last month, at our ‘Exploring Different Aspects of Vine Health’ educational event, V & E faculty discussed the future of grape breeding. Dr. Luis Diaz-Garcia talked about developing new grape varieties that resist diseases and could be used to improve wine blends. Dr. Dario Cantù highlighted the value of wild grape species in breeding grapes with better disease resistance, drought tolerance, and other important traits for vineyard health. Read more about their research in today’s Wine Business article: https://lnkd.in/g6NnAEC5

Meet Jeff Mangahas, a 2003 UC Davis alumnus who earned his Masters of Science in Viticulture & Enology. When asked about the most rewarding part of being in the wine industry, he shared, "There is a never-ending set of variables in crafting great wines and I get tremendous satisfaction in navigating that every year. It is always a learning process and that keeps me engaged all the time." Learn more about what Jeff's been up to through our Winter 2025 newsletter: https://ow.ly/mZ6p50VbpIt Image Description: A picture of Jeff with grapes in the background along with his title and quote from the caption.

Last week, the NAADA Board of Directors gathered together for our spring Board Meeting. Plans are finalizing for our 2025 Annual Conference, hosted by Purdue Agriculture. It is going to be another great conference, full of learning and networking, and we've got plenty of Easter Eggs planned in celebration of NAADA's 50th anniversary! Special THANK YOU to everyone with the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences for hosting us! What a great opportunity to tour the beautiful campus, meet the campus turkeys, and get an inside look at the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology. We always enjoy visiting our member institutions, and it was fun learning more about the UC Davis Aggies!

Reflecting on the lasting impact of Louise and Ray Rossi’s extraordinary gift providing $12.5 million in support that continues to elevate our program. Last week, UC Davis V & E Chair Ben Montpetit visited longtime friends of Ms. Rossi - Beth and Frank Leeds. They toured through the historic Williams Rossi ranch, exploring the beauty of this vineyard and the wonders of a previous winery established in the early 1900s ??. They ended the day with lunch and a visit to Frog’s Leap Winery. What a perfect way to wrap up February! Image Description: Frank, Beth, and Ben posing for a picture with a vineyard and blue sky in the background.

Meet Kait, a second-year Ph.D. student in the Horticulture and Agronomy Graduate Group. Kait shared, "My favorite part of the program is the people! My peers, mentors, and faculty constantly inspire me and show me new ways to learn and appreciate the beautiful journey from the bud to the glass. Being part of DEVO and Women in Wine has also strengthened my sense of belonging in the wine industry and desire to cultivate community and inclusion." Learn more about Kait's journey in the winter newsletter, https://ow.ly/czof50V7Wf6 Image Description 1-2: Kait's photo in a vineyard with her title and her quote on the second image.