Wine Minute

Washington State University continues to research smoke exposure in wine grapes. Is that research meeting the needs of industry? WSU's Tom Collins discusses.

Not all bugs are bad. Oregon State University's Robert Orpert talks about his research into beneficial insects.

Northwest researchers are testing a new irrigation system that could change how vineyards deliver nutrients to their crops.

Washington State University's Tom Collins talks about ongoing efforts to protect grapes during local or regional wildfire events.

The Washington Wine Commission funds research that directly influences how vineyards operate, and Julie Tarara explains which priorities are driving that work right now.

WSU's Jim Harbertson works on something most wine drinkers never think about: tannin management. He recently shared his research goals through the Wine Minute segment.

Julie Tarara from the Washington Wine Commission explained how ongoing research efforts are influencing wine production across the state in ways that go well beyond the tasting room.

Washington State University's Tom Collins provides an update on his smoke exposure research, something every grape grower will want to hear.

Dr. Michelle Moyer at Washington State University is previewing what growers can expect at the upcoming Grape Field Day, set for July 30th on the WSU campus.

Jim Harbertson at WSU is diving into tannins and their compounds, exploring how these elements could improve agriculture and food science right here in the Pacific Northwest.