2015 Recent Advances in Viticulture & Enology May 14, 2015 UC Conference Center
8:00‐9:00 Continental Breakfast and Registration
Session 1: Linda Bisson – Moderator, Professor and Geneticist, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
9:00‐9:05 Welcome and Introductions – Anita Oberholster, Cooperative Extension Specialist in Enology, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
9:05‐9:15 Department Update – David Block, Department Chair and Professor, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
9:15‐9:35 Creating a Path for More Sustainable Winemaking ‐ Ron Runnebaum, Assistant Professor, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
9:50‐10:25 Breeding Drought, Salt and Nematode‐resistant Rootstocks – Andrew Walker,
Professor, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
10:25–10:40 BREAK
10:40‐11:15 The Impact of Microbial Dynamics on Fermentation Progression ‐ Linda Bisson
Session 2: Anita Oberholster – Moderator
11:15‐11:50 Effects of Pre‐ and Post‐harvest Practices on the Replenishment of the Nitrogen Reserve Pool in the Permanent Structures of Grapevines ‐ Larry Williams, Professor, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
11:50‐12:30 Poster Highlights – Individual Researcher Flash Talks
12:30–1:30 LUNCH and POSTER SESSION
Session 3: Karen Block – Moderator, Industry Relations Manager, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
1:30‐2:05 Impact of Mechanical Harvesting and Optical Berry Sorting on Grape and Wine Quality
Anita Oberholster
2:05‐2:40 Sensory and Chemical Effects of Three Cap Management Techniques as Compared to Post‐fermentation Maceration in Merlot Wines ‐ Scott Frost, PhD Candidate, Heymann Sensory Laboratory, Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
2:40‐3:15 Measurement of the Indoor Environment and Microbiome of a Winery ‐ Roger Boulton, Professor, Dept of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis
3:15‐3:25 Concluding Remarks – Anita Oberholster