Wine References and Reflections

Papers regarding economic research and analyses normally not exceed 6,000 words published by Cambridge University Press

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Novel, foundational research in areas underpinning grape and wine production. AJEV’s focus is research, with a mission of “research to discovery.”

Open access (OA) articles will be free on ajevonline.org and asevcatalyst.org for research published by authors receiving funding from cOAlition S-affiliated funders.

Wine and Spirits MBA

Research group focusing on the mechanisms for determining wine prices

Australia’s scientific research org

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Catalyst translates research into practice, and will focus on extending fundamental discoveries in the scientific disciplines to sustain and advance winemaking and grapegrowing.

Open access (OA) articles will be free on ajevonline.org and asevcatalyst.org for research published by authors receiving funding from cOAlition S-affiliated funders.

The CRVI promotes wines from Corsica by researching its autochthonous grape varieties, studying the impact of its terroirs, and recommending appropriate viticulture and winemaking technologies.

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Information on grape varieties and resources for growers and researchers

Predicting a wine as good or bad by measuring its chemistry

The "Encyclopedic dictionary of grape varieties and their synonyms" resulted from the lifelong work of Pierre Galet, a professor at the University of Montpellier and father of modern ampelography. With over 1,200 pages and 3,000 photos, it allows identification of nearly 10,000 grape varieties. French language.

EU winegrape data by region: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries > Agriculture > Structure of orchards and vineyards > Vineyard > Basic Vineyard Survey

Fresno State Winery

Data for grapevine area, grape production, grape yield per hectard, and agricultureal land use

Excellent resource. Includes grape variety lectures.

IFV conducts studies concerning plant selection, wine-growing, wine-making and commercialization. Good information about molecular ampelography, vine disease, biodiversity, organic viticulture, and bio protection.

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Time series and key indicators of nation markets for grape wines: Kanderson, K. and Nelgen, S., Global Wine Markets, 1961 to 2009: A Statistical Compendium, University of Adelaide Press, 2011

Information about grapevine genomics (all the genetic material in an organism) -- as opposed to genetics (study of individual genes) -- from the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology.

GVD provides free access to six databases about Greek cultivars of Vitis vinifera:
an information database;
a nuclear single sequence repeats (nSSR) microsatellite profiles database;
a chloroplast microsatellite (cpSSR) database;
a combined nSSR – cpSSR profiles database (combination of the previous 2 databases);
an ampelographic database (descriptive database of the ampelographic characteristics of 270 cultivars.);
and a rootstock database which provides nSSR profiles of Vitis species and hybrids used as rootstocks.

Knowledgebase. Winemaker eBooks and checklists on pH, SO2, TA, DO. Product video tutorials.

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An international and multidisciplinary refereed journal publishing the results of recent research on all aspects of viticulture, oenology and the international wine trade.

Spreadsheet of grape hybrids by percent of Vitis species.

Tutorials on Acidity, VA, SO2, Alcohol

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1 and 2 year degree options

Nice links to other wine and grape industry resources

Institutions and countries which dominated research in the natural sciences

Almost 4,000 entries on every wine-related topic imaginable, from regions and grape varieties to the owners, connoisseurs, growers, and tasters in wine through the ages; from viticulture and oenology to the history of wine.

Catalogue of grapevines, rootstocks, and clones, including pictures of clusters and leaves. Also provides an Ampelographic glossary.

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Bitter tastes in wine from oak are due to coumarins: Esculetin, Fraxetin, Umbelliferone, Scopoletin, Coumarin, and 4-Methylumbelliferone

Many wine-related certificates

Reviews of academic articles

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Terminology: https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/fort-collins-co/center-for-agricultural-resources-research/paagrpru/docs/plants/pages/nlgrp-faq/#Q4

Wine Grapes ordered by Species & Country of Origin: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/davis-ca/natl-clonal-germplasm-rep-tree-fruit-nut-crops-grapes/docs/wine-grape-inventory/main/

Free videotaped seminars

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A wealth of databases, publications, and links related to wine research

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DNA-based varietal information maintained by the Julius Kuhn-Institute for Grapevine Breeding at the Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Geilweilerhof, Germany

Viticulture and Enology certificates

Anderson, Kym and Aryal, Nanda , Which Winegrape Varieties are Grown where? A Global Empirical Picture, University of Adelaide Press, 2013

Resources detailing safety and training measures, risks to winegrapes, and assistance options

Instruction in the business of making and selling wine. Developed by Tim Hanni MW, the class is available as an instructor-led 8-week online course ($895) or as a self-study 8-lesson on-demand course ($475). Access to the WineBizSim financial calculators used in these courses can be purchased separately ($360).

The Wine Business Journal (previously Wine Business Case Research Journal) advances wine business theory, teaching, and practice through the generation, cumulation, and dissemination of knowledge with strong practical and theoretical implications.

The Business of Wine Video Series (https://sbe.sonoma.edu/winebiz) was developed and produced as course material in support of academic and professional programs offered at the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University.

Partnership between the scientific, academic bodies and experts in Europe devoted to research on health, cultural & social aspects of wine consumption with a searchable scientific database, glossary, and other references.

Covers all aspects relating to South African products of the vine and the rich culture around it.

Foundation Plant Services at UC Davis effort to identify, acquire, and develop high quality wine and table grapes

Articles and webinars about all aspects of viticulture, an educational resource provided by the Grape Community of Practice (GCoP). Questions submitted to "Ask the Expert" will be responded to quickly via email.